Chapter 8 Test: Emergency Care, First Aid, & Disasters Practice Questions
Which of the following is a correct response to a nosebleed?
apply pressure near the bridge of the nose
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
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
To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should:
hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard
Which of the following conditions may mean a person needs emergency medical help?
person is unconscious
Another word for fainting is:
syncope
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
The first two steps in approaching an emergency are:
assess the situation and victim
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
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
When a person's breathing stops, it is called:
respiratory arrest
In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?
the person cannot speak, cough, or breathe
If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within __________ minutes:
4-6