Emergency Procedure Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Emergency Procedure flashcards as text
A resident has fallen and you suspect a hip fracture. You should NOT:
Answer: Attempt to straighten the leg and help the resident walk
Moving or straightening a fractured limb can worsen the injury and cause additional trauma; always wait for nurse assessment.
During an electrical storm, which action best protects residents in a healthcare facility?
Answer: Keep residents away from windows and unplugged electrical equipment
Lightning can conduct through windows and electrical equipment; residents should be kept away from both during electrical storms.
A resident reports sudden severe headache described as 'the worst headache of my life,' along with neck stiffness. This may indicate:
Answer: A stroke or brain bleed requiring immediate emergency response
A sudden severe 'thunderclap' headache with neck stiffness is a classic warning sign of subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis and requires immediate emergency response.
What is the purpose of the 'Code Blue' designation in a healthcare facility?
Answer: A cardiac or respiratory arrest requiring immediate resuscitation
Code Blue universally signals a cardiac or respiratory arrest and activates the resuscitation team.
When using a fire extinguisher, where should the CNA aim the nozzle?
Answer: At the base of the fire where the fuel source is
Aiming at the base of the fire attacks the fuel source and is the most effective way to extinguish flames.
A resident is found with signs of a stroke: facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech. How should the CNA respond?
Answer: Call the nurse immediately and note the time symptoms began
Stroke treatment is time-critical; the CNA must immediately alert the nurse and record symptom onset time, as treatment window is narrow.
During an emergency evacuation, a resident who is unable to walk must be moved. What is the safest method if no stretcher is available?
Answer: Use an evacuation chair or a two-person carry technique
Evacuation chairs and two-person carries protect both the resident and staff from injury during emergency evacuation.