Key Terms
These are medical procedures used when a person's heart and lungs have stopped working.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
You don't need to file an incident report if the fall was minor.
False, always file an incident report.
What is the first step in CPR or emergency response? As in, what do you do before you do anything else?
Make sure the scene is safe.
True of false: In a tornado, stay inside and away from windows.
True
Why should ice not be applied to burns?
It can further damage the skin.
This is a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking.
Abdominal Thrusts
If a resident has a nosebleed, have them lean back in their bed or chair.
False, have them lean forward.
The carotid artery, carotid pulse.
List two guidelines for lightning safety.
Stay indoors, stay out of the water, seek shelter, avoid open spaces, stay in automobiles
What position should a person be placed in if they are in shock?
Lying down on his back. If bleeding, on side. Elevate legs.
This is a condition that occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply.
Stroke, cerebrovascular accident, CVA
You as the NA should immediately start CPR if you find a patient unresponsive.
False, you may not be allowed to start CPR as the NA.
The maximum amount of time you should look, listen, and feel for pulse and respirations.
10 seconds
True or false: you should turn off the gas during a flood.
False, allow company to do it.
What is a TIA?
Warning sign of CVA and result of temporary lack of oxygen in the brain.
This is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen because blood flow to the heart is blocked. Name the medical definition.
Myocardial infarction
Signs of insulin reaction include fruity smelling breath, increased urination, and abdominal pain.
False, these are signs of DKA
The location you should place your hands for chest compressions.
On the sternum, in the center of the chest in between the nipples.
List two guidelines for earthquake safety.
Drop to the ground, get under furniture, cover face and head, do not exit the building, do not use elvators
What kind of information should a nursing assistant be prepared to give when calling emergency services?
The phone number and address of the emergency including exact directions or landmarks, the person’s condition including known medical background, your name and position, details of any first aid being given
What is epistaxis?
Nosebleed
When a resident is having a seizure, you should turn them onto their side.
True
The rate of compressions to rescue breaths.
30 compressions to 2 breaths
List the entire protocol for an active shooter on GCTC campus.
Alarm, lights off, lock doors, enter lab, lights off, barricade door, back of room, stay silent.
What can be done to slow bleeding besides applying pressure?
Raise wound above heart level.