Nursing Attendant Emergency Quiz

What is the FIRST thing a nursing attendant should do when they find a patient who is unresponsive?

• Start giving the patient water

• Check if the patient is breathing and call for help

• Move the patient to another room

• Give the patient medicine right away

A nursing attendant sees a patient suddenly fall to the floor. What should the attendant do FIRST?

• Leave the patient and go find a doctor

• Shake the patient very hard to wake them up

• Make sure the area is safe, then check if the patient is conscious

• Give the patient food to help them feel better

What does CPR stand for?

• Careful Patient Recovery

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Critical Patient Response

• Chest Pressure Relief

During an emergency, a nursing attendant should call the emergency number. What is the universal emergency number used in many countries?

• 411

• 311

• 911

• 211

A patient is choking and cannot breathe. Which emergency procedure should a nursing attendant use to help dislodge the object?

• The Heimlich Maneuver

• The Recovery Position

• Mouth-to-mouth breathing

• Chest compressions only

What is the purpose of placing an unconscious but breathing patient in the "recovery position"?

• To make the patient more comfortable for sleeping

• To prevent the patient from rolling off the bed

• To keep the airway open and prevent choking on fluids

• To help the patient wake up faster

A patient is bleeding heavily from a cut on their arm. What should a nursing attendant do FIRST to control the bleeding?

• Pour cold water on the wound

• Apply firm pressure to the wound using a clean cloth

• Wrap the arm tightly with a rope

• Ask the patient to hold their arm above their head without any covering

Which of the following is a sign that a patient may be having a heart attack?

• Sneezing and runny nose

• Chest pain, shortness of breath, and pain in the left arm

• Itchy skin and watery eyes

• Stomachache and hunger

What does the term "triage" mean in emergency response?

• A type of bandage used for wounds

• The process of sorting patients based on the urgency of their condition

• A medicine given during emergencies

• A special room in the hospital for surgeries

A patient is having a seizure. What should a nursing attendant do to keep the patient safe?

• Hold the patient down tightly so they stop shaking

• Put something in the patient's mouth to prevent biting

• Clear the area of hard objects and protect the patient's head

• Give the patient water to drink immediately