GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A GNA discovers a small fire contained in a trash can in a resident's empty bathroom.
After rescuing the resident from the room and activating the alarm, what is the next step according to the RACE fire safety protocol?

Accepted Answer

C. Confine the fire by closing the bathroom and room doors.

Answer

A. Evacuate the entire wing immediately.

Answer

B. Search for other residents to rescue.

Answer

D. Yell 'fire' repeatedly in the hallway.

Question 2

While assisting in the dining room, a GNA observes a resident who is conscious, clutching their throat with both hands, and unable to cough or speak. Which of the following is the GNA's immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

B. Begin performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).

Answer

A. Offer the resident a glass of water.

Answer

C. Leave the resident to immediately find the charge nurse.

Answer

D. Perform a blind finger sweep of the resident's mouth.

Question 3

A GNA is with a resident who suddenly loses consciousness, falls to the floor, and begins to convulse with rigid, jerking motions. Which action is most appropriate for the GNA to take to ensure the resident's safety?

Accepted Answer

A. Loosen any tight clothing around the neck and place a soft item under the head.

Answer

B. Attempt to insert a padded tongue blade into the resident's mouth.

Answer

C. Firmly hold the resident's arms and legs to stop the jerking movements.

Answer

D. Immediately begin chest compressions and rescue breaths.

Question 4

A GNA is speaking with a resident who suddenly develops a facial droop on one side, slurred speech, and weakness in their right arm. The GNA should recognize these as signs of what potential medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

D. A stroke (CVA)

Answer

A. A heart attack

Answer

B. A seizure

Answer

C. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Question 5

When operating a fire extinguisher to combat a small fire, the GNA should follow the PASS acronym. The 'A' in PASS stands for:

Accepted Answer

B. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

Answer

A. Activate the building's main fire alarm.

Answer

C. Assess the situation before acting.

Answer

D. Aim the nozzle at the top of the flames.

Question 6

A GNA enters a room and finds a resident unresponsive, without a pulse, and not breathing. The GNA is aware the resident has a valid "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order. What is the GNA's most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

C. Immediately notify the charge nurse of the findings without initiating CPR.

Answer

A. Begin chest compressions immediately and call for help.

Answer

B. Position the resident comfortably and wait for a family member to arrive.

Answer

D. Leave the room to find the resident's chart to re-verify the DNR order.

A GNA discovers a small fire contained in a trash can in a resident's empty bathroom.After rescuing the resident from the room and activating the alarm, what is the next step according to the RACE fire safety protocol?

A GNA discovers a small fire contained in a trash can in a resident's empty bathroom.
After rescuing the resident from the room and activating the alarm, what is the next step according to the RACE fire safety protocol?