Signs & Symptoms
This skin color change may indicate a lack of oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
The first thing you do when witnessing an emergency.
What is call for help?
This maneuver helps a choking person who cannot breathe.
What is the Heimlich maneuver/abdominal thrusts?
The “F” in FAST stands for this.
What is Face drooping?
You should always use gloves when helping in emergencies.
What is True?
A person with slurred speech and arm weakness may be experiencing this.
What is a stroke?
If a resident is seizing, you should do this instead of holding them down.
What is protect their head and clear the area?
The goal during a seizure is to protect this part of the body.
What is the head?
The “A” in FAST helps you check for this.
What is Arm weakness?
CNAs are allowed to give medications during an emergency.
What is False?
Sudden, heavy sweating and chest pain may indicate this emergency.
What is a heart attack?
What you should never do during a fainting episode.
What is leave the person alone?
A stroke affects this organ.
What is the brain?
The “T” in FAST reminds you to do this.
What is Time to call for help/911?
You can leave a fainting person alone if they wake up.
What is False?