Chapter 8: Emergency Care, First Aid, & Disasters Practice Questions

Women can have heart attacks without what?

chest pressure

If a resident feels faint, a nursing assistant should:

have the resident lean forward and place her head between her knees

Diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by:

having to little insulin in the body

When a person's breathing stops, it is called:

respiratory arrest

Which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant if a resident is having a seizure?

the NA should move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident

A transient ischemic attack is a warning sing of:

cerebrovascular accident

If a resident has a minor burn, a nursing assistant should use __________ to decrease the temperature of the skin.

cool water

After an emergency, the nursing assistant will need to:

document the incident

Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack?

extreme fatigue

One sign that a person is shock is:

extreme thirst

A sign that a stroke is occurring is:

facial droop

If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should:

give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives

During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to:

give chest compressions during CPR

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should:

hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard

Another term for insulin reaction is:

hypoglycemia

In a healthcare facility, codes are used to:

inform staff of emergencies without alarming residents and visitors

Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if a poisoning is suspected?

look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should:

not give the resident food or fluids

Which of the following conditions may mean a person needs emergency medical help?

person is unconscious

Another word for fainting is:

syncope

What is a transient ischemic attack?

a warning sign of a stroke

What are seizures caused by?

an abnormality in the brain

Which of the following is a correct response to a nosebleed?

apply pressure near the bridge of the nose

The first two steps in approaching an emergency are:

assess the situation and victim

Events that can cause strokes include:

- a clot - a ruptured blood vessel - pressure from a tumor compressing a vessel

Events that can lead to fainting include:

- abnormal heart rhythm - decreased blood supply to the brain - hunger - hypoglycemia - dehydration - fear - pain - fatigue - standing for long periods - poor ventilation - overheating

Events that could lead to shock include:

- bleeding - heat attack - severe infection - falling BP

Symptoms of a TIA include:

- difficulty speaking - weakness on one side of the body - temporary loss of vision - numbness or tingling

Signs and symptoms of fainting include:

- dizziness - nausea - perspiration - pale skin - weak pulse - shallow respirations - blackness in the visual field

The first signs of insulin reaction include:

- feeling weak or different - nervousness - dizziness - perspiration

Signs and symptoms of DKA include:

- headache - blurred vision - dry skin, dry mouth - flushed cheeks - nausea and vomiting - loss of appetite - rapid, weak pulse - low BP - shortness of breath or air hunger (person gasping for air and being unable to catch his breath) - weakness - drowsiness - confusion - unconsciousness

Signs and symptoms of insulin reaction include:

- headache - blurred vision - numbness of the lips and tongue - cold, clammy skin - trembling - hunger - rapid pulse - low BP - confusion - unconsciousness

The signs of onset DKA include:

- increased hunger, thirst, or urination - abd pain - deep or labored breathing - breath that smells sweet or fruity

Symptoms women may experience during a TIA include:

- pain in the face, arms, and legs - hiccups - shortness of breath - palpations - chest pain - agitation - hallucinations - disorientation

Signs of shock:

- pale or cyanotic skin - staring - increased pulse and respiration rates - low blood pressure - extreme thirst

Signs of an obstructed airway:

- poor air exchange - an increase in trouble breathing - silent coughing - blue-tinged skin - inability to cough, speak, or breathe

Events that can cause seizures include:

- serious illness - fever - head injury - seizure disorder

During an MI, women are more likely than men to have:

- shortness of breath - pressure of pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen - dizziness - lightheadedness - fainting - pressure in the upper back - extreme fatigue

Signs and symptoms of MI include:

- sudden, severe pain, pressure, squeezing, or fullness in the chest, usually on the left side or in the center, behind the breastbone - pain or discomfort in other areas of the body, such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach - indigestion or heartburn - nausea and vomiting - shortness of breath - dizziness - lightheadedness - pale, gray, or cyanotic skin color or mucous membranes, indicating lack of oxygen - perspiration - cold and clams skin - weak and irregular pulse rate - low BP - anxiety and a sense of doom - denial of a heart problem

Diabetic Ketoacidosis can result from:

- undiagnosed diabetes - infection - going without insulin or not taking enough insulin - hyperglycemia - eating too much - not getting enough exercise - physical and emotional stress

If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within __________ minutes:

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In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?

the person cannot speak, cough, or breathe

What causes strokes?

when the blood supply to a portion of the brain is cutoff