CNA Review Questions Chapter 13
In the event of a fire emergency, what does the "E" stand for in the RACE acronym? -Extinguish -Elevator -Evacuate -Eliminate
Extinguish
The loss of cognitive function associated with dementia is caused by changes in the __________. -nerves -brain -muscles -immune system
brain
What is the most important step involved in identifying the correct person? -check the room number -check the ID bracelet, and call the person by name -call the person by name -check the person's care plan
check the ID bracelet, and call the person by name
The warning label on hazardous container includes which of the following information? -chemical ingredients -first aid measures -storage measures -hazard statements
hazard statements
The __________ requires that agencies report equipment-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. -Joint Commission -CMS -Safe Medical Devices Act -MSDS
Safe Medical Devices Act
What technique is used to relieve severe airway obstruction? -chest thrusts -back blows -abdominal thrusts -finger sweeps
abdominal thrusts
What are the risk factors for burns in older people? -increased heat sensitivity -increased reaction time -increased skin thickness -communication problems
communication problems
A sudden, catastrophic event in which people are injured and/or killed is known as what? -elopement -hazard -disaster -accident
disaster
Paralysis on one side of the body is known as what? -paraplegia -quadriplegia -tetraplegia -hemiplegia
hemiplegia
What occurs when breathing stops from lack of oxygen? -choking -suffocation -inhalation -exhalation
suffocation
