Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

A patient's call light is not within reach. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?

Answer: Place the call light within the patient's reach immediately

The call light must always be within the patient's reach so they can summon help quickly, which is a basic patient safety requirement.

During a fire evacuation, which patients should be moved FIRST from a smoke-filled unit?

Answer: Patients closest to the fire or in the most immediate danger

RACE protocol prioritizes removing patients in immediate danger first, regardless of their mobility or medical status.

A resident in a long-term care facility refuses to wear their non-skid footwear. What should the CNA do?

Answer: Explain the fall risk, document the refusal, and report to the nurse

CNAs must respect patient autonomy while ensuring safety concerns are communicated, documented, and escalated to the nurse for follow-up.

What does the 'C' stand for in the RACE acronym used during a fire emergency?

Answer: Contain the fire by closing doors

In RACE, C stands for Contain — closing doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke.

A CNA notices a wet floor near the nurses' station with no wet floor sign. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Place a wet floor sign and notify housekeeping immediately

Placing a warning sign immediately prevents falls while proper notification ensures the hazard is fully addressed.

When using a fire extinguisher, the CNA should aim the nozzle at which part of the fire?

Answer: The base of the fire

The PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) directs the extinguishing agent at the base of the fire to cut off its fuel source.

A CNA finds a resident on the floor but is unsure if a fall occurred. What should the CNA do FIRST?

Answer: Assess the resident for injuries before moving them

The resident must be assessed for injuries before any movement to avoid worsening a potential fracture or spinal injury.