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WorksheetsAbdominal Thrusts and Emergency Response Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
What should be done immediately if a resident shows symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
Give them food or liquids
Notify the nurse immediately
Leave them alone to rest
Apply a cold compress
What is one of the symptoms women may experience during a heart attack?
Increased energy
Shortness of breath
Improved vision
Heightened sense of smell
What should you do first when controlling bleeding?
Apply ointment
Notify the nurse immediately
Use ice water
Remove gloves
What should you use to decrease the skin temperature for a minor burn?
Ice water
Hot water
Cool, clean water
Salve
What should you never use on a burn?
Cool water
Ointment
Clean cloth
Sterile bandage
What is the correct action if clothing has caught fire?
Use ice water
Apply ointment
Stop, drop, and roll
Remove gloves
What is another term for fainting?
Hypoglycemia
Syncope
Ketoacidosis
Hyperventilation
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of fainting?
Dizziness
Weak pulse
High blood pressure
Shallow respirations
What should you do if a person faints and is lying flat on their back without any injuries?
Elevate their legs 12 inches
Give them food or liquids
Leave them alone
Sit them up immediately
What is a potential cause of insulin reaction?
Too much food
Too much insulin
Excessive sleep
Lack of exercise
What are the first signs of insulin reaction in people with diabetes?
Hunger and headache
Nervousness and dizziness
Rapid pulse and low blood pressure
Cold, clammy skin and confusion
What should be consumed right away if a person shows signs of insulin reaction?
A glass of water
A glucose tablet
A piece of bread
A cup of coffee
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Flushed cheeks
Sweet or fruity breath
Drowsiness
Nausea and vomiting
What is the main goal during a seizure?
To give the person water
To make sure the resident is safe
To call for help immediately
To restrain the person
What should you do if a person is having a seizure and is standing?
Give them a glass of water
Lower them to the floor
Call for help immediately
Restrain their arms and legs
