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:
4-6
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
