CNA Practice Test: Safety and Emergencies
- Safety and Emergencies
- 10 questions
- 12 minutes
These 10 questions cover fire, falls, choking, seizures and everyday safety in a resident's room. In an emergency, the first step is almost always to protect the resident and call for help.
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Question 1
You find a small fire in a resident's room while the resident is in bed. Following RACE, what do you do first?
Correct answer: D
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish. Rescuing anyone in immediate danger comes first, then sounding the alarm.
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Question 2
When using a fire extinguisher, the steps are remembered as PASS. What does the first P stand for?
Correct answer: D
PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle and Sweep from side to side. The pin must come out before the handle can be squeezed.
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Question 3
At lunch, a resident suddenly grabs her throat. She cannot speak, cough or breathe. What should you do?
Correct answer: C
A person who cannot speak, cough or breathe has a complete airway blockage, so abdominal thrusts are needed at once. Encouraging coughing is right only when the person can still cough forcefully.
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Question 4
A resident you are walking with starts to fall. What should you do?
Correct answer: A
Trying to stop a fall can injure both of you. Using the gait belt and your body, you guide the resident down slowly and protect her head.
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Question 5
You enter a room and find a resident lying on the floor. What should you do first?
Correct answer: B
The resident may be injured, so you do not move her until the nurse checks her. Staying with her and calling for help keeps her safe.
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Question 6
When you leave a resident's room after care, the bed should be
Correct answer: A
A low bed reduces injury if the resident falls, and the call light must always be within reach. Raising all side rails can count as a restraint without an order.
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Question 7
Which rule applies in a room where a resident is using oxygen?
Correct answer: B
Oxygen makes fires burn faster, so smoking, candles and other flames are not allowed. Wool can cause static sparks, and petroleum products are flammable.
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Question 8
Before you give care, how should you identify the resident?
Correct answer: C
Checking the identification band and calling the resident by name confirms you have the right person. Residents may sit in the wrong bed or room, so door cards are not enough.
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Question 9
Where can you find instructions for safely handling a cleaning chemical and what to do if it splashes in your eyes?
Correct answer: D
Each hazardous chemical has a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that lists dangers, safe handling and first aid. The care plan is about a resident's needs.
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Question 10
A resident has a seizure while sitting in a chair, and you lower her to the floor. What should you do next?
Correct answer: C
During a seizure you protect the person from injury and time the seizure while help comes. Holding the limbs or putting anything in the mouth can cause injuries.
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