CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a participant has a seizure during a recreation activity, what should the Recreation Aide do FIRST?
- Restrain the participant to prevent injury
- Clear the area of hard objects and protect the participant's head (Correct answer)
- Place a tongue depressor between the participant's teeth
- Immediately administer CPR
Correct answer: Clear the area of hard objects and protect the participant's head
During a seizure, the aide should clear the surrounding area of hazards and cushion the head to prevent injury without restraining the person.
Question 2: Which of the following is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
- 15:1
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 15:2
- 5:1
Correct answer: 30:2
Current American Heart Association guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR.
Question 3: A participant reports feeling dizzy and nauseated on a hot summer day during an outdoor activity. This most likely indicates:
- Heatstroke
- Heat exhaustion (Correct answer)
- Hypothermia
- Dehydration headache
Correct answer: Heat exhaustion
Dizziness and nausea combined with heat exposure are classic signs of heat exhaustion, which requires moving the person to a cool area.
Question 4: What does RICE stand for in first aid treatment for sprains and strains?
- Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate (Correct answer)
- Rinse, Immobilize, Cool, Evaluate
- Rest, Immobilize, Compress, Examine
- Reduce, Ice, Cushion, Elevate
Correct answer: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, which are the four steps used to treat soft tissue injuries.
Question 5: An incident report must be completed:
- Within 72 hours of the incident
- Only if the participant requires medical attention
- As soon as possible after the incident while details are fresh (Correct answer)
- At the end of the week during staff meetings
Correct answer: As soon as possible after the incident while details are fresh
Incident reports should be completed immediately after the incident to ensure accuracy and completeness of documented facts.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP) in a recreation facility?
- To satisfy insurance requirements
- To provide a predetermined response system for emergencies (Correct answer)
- To assign blame when accidents occur
- To replace the need for first aid training
Correct answer: To provide a predetermined response system for emergencies
An EAP provides a structured, pre-planned response system so staff can respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Question 7: When should a Recreation Aide perform a pre-activity safety inspection of a facility or equipment?
- Monthly during regular maintenance checks
- Only when new equipment is installed
- Before each activity session begins (Correct answer)
- After each activity session ends
Correct answer: Before each activity session begins
A pre-activity safety inspection should be conducted before each session to identify and correct hazards before participants are at risk.
CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 2
When a participant has a seizure during a recreation activity, what should the Recreation Aide do FIRST?