Abdominal Thrusts and Emergency Response Quiz

What is the first step in performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious person?

• Stand behind the person and bring your arms under their arms.

• Make a fist with one hand.

• Call for help immediately.

• Encourage the person to cough.

What should a nursing assistant do if a resident can no longer speak, breathe, or cough?

• Leave the resident alone.

• Call for help immediately.

• Wait for the resident to recover.

• Perform CPR immediately.

What is a sign of a severely obstructed airway?

• Normal skin color.

• Ability to speak clearly.

• Blue-tinged (cyanotic) skin.

• Loud coughing.

What should be done if a person is choking but can still speak, breathe, or cough?

• Perform abdominal thrusts immediately.

• Encourage them to cough forcefully.

• Leave them alone.

• Call emergency services immediately.

What should you do if a person becomes unconscious while choking?

• Leave them alone until help arrives.

• Help them to the floor gently and begin CPR if trained.

• Give them water to drink.

• Elevate their legs immediately.

What is a sign of shock?

• High blood pressure

• Increased thirst

• Warm, flushed skin

• Rapid breathing

What should you do first when responding to shock?

• Give the person food or liquids.

• Notify the nurse immediately.

• Elevate the person's legs.

• Check the person's temperature.

What is a myocardial infarction more commonly known as?

• Stroke

• Heart attack

• Seizure

• Fainting

What is a common description of the pain experienced during a heart attack?

• Sharp and localized

• Crushing, pressing, squeezing

• Dull and constant

• Tingling and numbness

Which of the following is a sign of a myocardial infarction?

• High blood pressure

• Sudden severe pain in the chest

• Increased appetite

• Frequent urination