Lesson #5

Question 1

Cardiac arrest

Answer 1

Heart function and circulation stop

Question 2

Choking

Answer 2

A complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate action

Question 3

Disorientation

Answer 3

Confusion related to time and or

Question 4

Environment

Answer 4

Circumstances or conditions that surround an individual

Question 5

Fainting

Answer 5

A sudden loss of consciousness because of in adequate blood supply to the brain

Question 6

Fracture

Answer 6

Broken bones

Question 7

Hemiplegia

Answer 7

Paralysis of the arms, legs and torso on one side of the body

Question 8

Hemorrhage

Answer 8

Excessive loss of blood from a blood vessel

Question 9

Paralysis

Answer 9

Loss or impairment of the ability to move a body part, usually a result of damage to its nerves supply

Question 10

Poisoning

Answer 10

To cause injury, illness, death by chemical means

Question 11

Risk factor

Answer 11

A characteristic, condition, Behavior that increases the possibility of injury

Question 12

Scald

Answer 12

Burn caused by hot liquids in contact with the skin

Question 13

Seizures/convulsions

Answer 13

Sudden contractions of muscles due to disturbance in brain activity

Question 14

Shock

Answer 14

State of being when vital parts of the body for example brain, heart and lungs do not get enough blood

Question 15

What are the risk factors of Falls?

Answer 15

Personal risk factors
Meds…balance…diagnosis….wrong fitting shoes

Environment risk factors
Clutter…slippery floors…uneven surfaces…bad lighting

Question 16

How to prevent falls

Answer 16

No residents that are high risk

Frequent toileting

Responding to call lights

Use of proper fitting shoes and clothing

Keep environment clear or free of obstacles

Question 17

What to do in resident has fallen on the floor

Answer 17

Leave resident on the floor until the nurse comes

Question 18

What are the risk factors for burns

Answer 18

Stroke, paralysis, diabetes

Mental status

Heating appliances

Smoking

Hot liquids

Question 19

What are ways to prevent burns

Answer 19

Know residents that are at risk

Check report of heating appliances

Supervise smoking

No the location of the fire extinguisher

Poor hot liquids away from residence

Use mugs with adaptive lids

Question 20

What are some risk factors for poisoning

Answer 20

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, confusion

Wandering

Hoarding

Question 21

What are ways to prevent poisoning

Answer 21

Proper storage of medication and supplies

Locking storage/cleaning rooms

Question 22

What document provides first aid response for ingested chemicals

Answer 22

The material safety data sheet AKA MSDS

Question 23

What are symptoms of heart attack/cardiac arrest

Answer 23

Symptoms include crushing pain on chests and arm , pain in neck or jaw that doesn’t go away

Question 24

What should you do if someone is having a heart attack/cardiac arrest

Answer 24

Notify the nurse

Loosen clothing around as neck

Do not give food or fluids

Be prepared to initiate CPR

Remain with the resident until help arrives

Question 25

What are some symptoms of a stroke/cerebrovascular accident or CVA

Answer 25

Symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, headache, uneven smile, slurred speech

Question 26

What should a CNA do if someone is having a stroke/cerebrovascular accident/CVA

Answer 26

Reports symptoms to the nurse

Question 27

What are symptoms of a Seizure/convulsions

Answer 27

Staring spells, confusion, jerking movements

Question 28

What should you do if someone is having a seizure/convulsions

Answer 28

Call for a nurse

Stay with the resident

Position the person on their side

Place padding under their head

Do not restrain or put anything in the mouth

Loosen clothing

Check for injury

Note the duration of seizure

Question 29

What should you do if someone is bleeding/hemorrhaging

Answer 29

Use standard precautions

Apply direct pressure over the area

Raise limb above the level of the heart