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WorksheetsUnit 5: Emergency Measures
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is the primary purpose of emergency planning?
To comply with state/US law
To maintain safety
To increase hospital visits
To train more medical personnel
What should a nurse aide do before jumping in to help in an emergency?
Call for backup
Ensure personal safety
Start CPR immediately
Check the time
What does it mean when a person is described as "conscious"?
Mentally alert and aware of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts
Unable to respond to touch or speech
Disoriented to time, place, and/or person
Experiencing severe pain
What does it mean when a person is "unconscious"?
Unable to respond to touch or speech
Mentally alert and aware of surroundings
Disoriented to time, place, and/or person
Experiencing severe pain
What does DNR stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
Do Not Respond
Do Not Record
Do Not React
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiac Pulse Recovery
Critical Patient Response
Comprehensive Patient Resuscitation
What should you do after calling the nurse for a bleeding emergency?
Initiate CPR
Put on gloves
Call 911
Give the patient water
What should you do if a patient cuts their leg and is bleeding?
Elevate the leg above the level of the heart
Apply ice to the wound
Keep the leg below the heart level
Apply a tourniquet immediately
What is the first step if you are unsure about a patient's head, neck, or spine injury?
Elevate the injured area
Move the patient to a comfortable position
Keep the patient still and wait for help
Move them to a seated position
What should you do if the cloth you are using to hold pressure becomes saturated with blood?
Remove the first cloth and replace it with a new one
Add another cloth on top of the first one
Stop applying pressure
Use a tourniquet instead
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
Epistaxis
Hemostasis
Rhinorrhea
Sinusitis
Why is it important to wash your hands after removing gloves?
Gloves are semi-permeable and may allow bodily fluids through
Gloves are completely impermeable
To prevent the spread of germs from the gloves
To keep the gloves clean for next use
What should you do first if someone has a nosebleed?
Call a doctor
Notify the nurse
Give them water
Tilt their head back
How should you position a person with a nosebleed?
Tilt their head back
Lay them down flat
Tilt their head slightly forward
Have them stand up
What is the medical term for fainting?
Syncope
Hypoglycemia
Emesis
Arrhythmia
What is the recovery position usually on?
Left side
Right side
Back
Stomach
What is the medical term for vomiting?
Emesis
Nausea
Regurgitation
Indigestion
What is a key characteristic of a 2nd degree burn?
Redness
Blistering
White appearance
Minor pain
Which type of burn can go all the way down to the muscle and bone?
1st degree burn
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
Minor burn
What is a common symptom of a 1st degree burn?
Blistering
Severe pain
Redness and swelling
White appearance
What should you do first if you have a patient with a burn?
Apply butter to the burn
Put on gloves to protect resident and self
Use ice cold water on the burn
Pull off any burnt clothing
What should you never do if clothing is burnt into the skin?
Pull the clothing off
Notify a nurse
Cover with gauze
Wait for EMS
What does MI stand for in medical terms?
Myocardial Infarction
Minor Injury
Muscle Inflammation
Medical Intervention
What does "Code Blue" typically indicate in a medical setting?
A fire emergency
A heart attack
A security threat
A power outage
What is the term used to describe the bluish tint to the skin during a heart attack?
Cyanotic
Erythema
Jaundice
Pallor
What should you do first if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?
Give them water
Have them lie down
Call their family
Offer them food
What is a seizure generally caused by?
Heart disease
Electrical abnormality in the brain
Lung infection
Kidney failure
What should you do first if a patient has a seizure?
Restrain them
Clear the area of objects
Give them water
Call their family
What is epilepsy?
A heart condition
A chronic brain disease that causes seizures
A lung infection
A kidney disorder
What is the recommended position for a resident after a seizure?
On their back
On their stomach
On their left side
Sitting up
What is a stroke caused by a clot called?
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic stroke
Transient stroke
Minor stroke
What does the acronym FAST stand for in recognizing a stroke?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Feet, Arms, Speech, Time
Face, Alertness, Speech, Time
Face, Arms, Silence, Time
What should you do first if you notice signs of a medical emergency?
Call a family member
Notify the nurse immediately
Wait for symptoms to improve
Give the person water
What is the importance of time when responding to a stroke?
It is not important
Time is of the utmost importance
Time should be considered after other symptoms
Time is only important if symptoms worsen
What is a key characteristic of a Trans Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
Permanent blockage
Temporary interruption of blood supply
Constant blood flow
Increased blood pressure
What is a common cause of shock?
High blood pressure
Bleeding
Increased appetite
Excessive sleep
Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
Increased appetite
Pale or bluish skin
High energy levels
Excessive sweating
If resident is a full code and has no respirations or pulse, what should you do?
Check vital signs
Begin CPR
Cover with a blanket
Elevate feet
Why should you elevate a resident's feet 12 inches above the heart in someone that has fainted?
To keep them warm
To prevent spinal injury
To get blood flow back to the brain and heart
To help them breathe better
What should you give a conscious resident with hypoglycemia?
Water
Orange juice
Coffee
Milk
What is the saying to remember for diabetic reactions?
Hot and dry, sugar low
Cold and clammy, needs some candy
Warm and wet, sugar set
Cool and calm, needs a balm
What are some signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?
Increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger
Decreased thirst, decreased urination, decreased hunger
Increased thirst, decreased urination, increased hunger
Decreased thirst, increased urination, decreased hunger
What condition might be suggested by a patient with slurred speech and weakness on one side?
Seizure
Shock
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Hyperglycemia
If a resident complains of indigestion and mild chest pain, what should you do?
Offer her ginger ale
Sit her up with her head elevated
Report to the nurse
Ignore the symptoms
What is the purpose of abdominal thrusts?
To help someone breathe better
To remove an object from the airway
To assist with digestion
To improve posture
What does cardiac arrest mean?
The heart is beating irregularly
The heart has stopped
The heart is beating too fast
The heart is beating too slowly
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A mild condition in diabetics
A true emergency with diabetics
A common cold in diabetics
A routine check-up for diabetics
What are some signs and symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Increased appetite and weight gain
Fruity breath and extreme fatigue
Decreased thirst and energy
Improved vision and hearing
What is expressive aphasia?
Difficulty in understanding speech
Trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing
Loss of memory
Inability to recognize faces
What is hemiparesis?
Paralysis of both legs
Weakness on one side of the body
Loss of vision in one eye
Difficulty in swallowing
What is hemiplegia?
Paralysis of both arms
Paralysis of one side of the body
Loss of hearing
Inability to taste
What is paraplegia?
Paralysis of one arm
Paralysis of both legs
Paralysis of the face
Paralysis of the vocal cords
What is receptive aphasia?
Difficulty speaking clearly
Inability to understand spoken or written words
Loss of memory
Difficulty in writing
What does respiratory arrest mean?
Difficulty in breathing
Breathing has stopped
Rapid breathing
Shallow breathing
