CHAPTER (7)

If a resident falls, a NA should?

Bring the resident body's close and lower him or her to the floor.

Which of the following can a NA do if he suspects poisoning?

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

If a resident faints, NA should:

Lower the resident to the floor.

Which of the following is true of assisting a resident who is having a seizure?

Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident.

Which of the following conditions may mean you need emergency medical help?

Person is unconscious.

Which of the following is information a NA should be prepared to give when calling emergency services?

The phone number and address where're te emergency is happening.

If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should:

Elevate the feet unless the resident has head or abdominal injury.

Which kind of burn involves just the outer layer of skin?

First degree

To control bleeding, a NA should:

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

A sign that a stroke is occurring is?

inability to speak or speak clearly

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

not give the person liquids or food

The correct response to choking any involve.

performing abdominal thrusts to get blockage up out of the throat.

Insulin reaction can be caused by

too little food

To treat a minor burn, a NA should:

use cool, clean water

The first two steps in approaching an emergency are:

Asses the situation and the victim.