CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A participant with a known peanut allergy begins showing signs of anaphylaxis. After calling 911, the Recreation Aide should:
- Offer the participant water to dilute the allergen
- Assist the participant in using their prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available (Correct answer)
- Have the participant lie down with their head elevated
- Apply a cold compress to the participant's throat
Correct answer: Assist the participant in using their prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available
For anaphylaxis, assisting with a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector is the priority treatment after calling emergency services.
Question 2: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?
- At least 1 inch
- At least 2 inches (Correct answer)
- At least 3 inches
- At least 4 inches
Correct answer: At least 2 inches
CPR guidelines specify chest compressions should be at least 2 inches deep (but no more than 2.4 inches) for effective adult CPR.
Question 3: During a fire evacuation, a Recreation Aide discovers a participant using a wheelchair cannot use the stairwell. What should the aide do?
- Carry the wheelchair down the stairs immediately
- Leave the participant and evacuate other participants first
- Move the participant to the designated area of rescue assistance and alert emergency personnel (Correct answer)
- Have the participant wait in the elevator
Correct answer: Move the participant to the designated area of rescue assistance and alert emergency personnel
Most facilities designate areas of rescue assistance near stairwells where mobility-impaired individuals wait safely for trained firefighters to assist them.
Question 4: Which universal precaution is MOST important when providing first aid to a bleeding participant?
- Wearing gloves before contact with blood or bodily fluids (Correct answer)
- Washing your hands after the incident only
- Using a face mask at all times
- Wearing an apron during all recreation activities
Correct answer: Wearing gloves before contact with blood or bodily fluids
Wearing disposable gloves before contact with blood is the most critical universal precaution to prevent disease transmission.
Question 5: A participant falls and you suspect a spinal injury. Which action is MOST appropriate while waiting for EMS?
- Help the participant sit up to assess their condition
- Keep the participant still and immobilize the head and neck (Correct answer)
- Encourage the participant to walk to a comfortable area
- Apply ice directly to the spine area
Correct answer: Keep the participant still and immobilize the head and neck
Suspected spinal injuries require keeping the person completely still to prevent further injury until trained emergency personnel arrive.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a secondary drowning risk that a Recreation Aide should monitor for after a near-drowning incident?
- Sunburn from time spent outdoors
- Respiratory distress appearing hours after water exposure (Correct answer)
- Muscle cramps from swimming
- Ear infection from water entering the ear canal
Correct answer: Respiratory distress appearing hours after water exposure
Secondary or dry drowning involves respiratory distress that can appear hours after a water incident due to fluid in the airways or lungs.
Question 7: What information should a Recreation Aide collect BEFORE a participant joins any high-risk physical activity?
- The participant's insurance policy number
- A completed health screening or medical clearance form (Correct answer)
- The participant's financial payment history
- A list of the participant's personal references
Correct answer: A completed health screening or medical clearance form
Health screening forms or medical clearance identify contraindications and health conditions that could put a participant at risk during activities.
CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 3
A participant with a known peanut allergy begins showing signs of anaphylaxis.
After calling 911, the Recreation Aide should: