CNA Class: Test 2: Chapter 8: Emergency Care, First Aid, and Disasters
Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack?
Extreme fatigue
A sign that a stroke is occurring is
Facial droop
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 too little insulin in the body
If a resident has a minor burn, a nursing assistant should use ____ to decrease the temperature of the skin
cool water
A transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of
Cerebrovascular accident (CBA - stroke)
After an emergency, the nursing assistant will need to
document the incident
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
In a healthcare facility, codes are used to
inform staff of emergencies without alarming residents and visitors
When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should
not give the resident food or fluids
Another word for fainting is
syncope
One sign that a person is in shock is
Extreme thirst
To control breathing , 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
Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if poisoning is suspected?
Look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate
Which of the following conditions may mean a person needs emergency medical help?
Person is unconscious
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
In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?
The person cannot speak, cough, or breath.
The first two steps in approaching an emergency are
Assess the situation and the victim
If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within ____ minutes
4-6
Which of the following is the correct response to a nosebleed?
Apply pressure near the bridge of the nose
