Safety and Emergencies — practice questions

7% of the exam ≈5 real questions 7 free questions here

Seven percent: falls, fire, oxygen, choking, stroke, heart attack, low blood sugar, seizures, burns and poisoning. Federal rules require aides to recognize emergencies and know what to do. The first action is almost always to call 911 or get help, then the agency.

Where people lose points

• RACE is Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish, and rescuing the client comes before fighting the fire. PASS is Pull, Aim at the base, Squeeze, Sweep.
• Keep oxygen away from smoking, flames and petroleum jelly, and never change the flow rate.
• During a seizure, protect the head and time it. Never restrain the person and never put anything in the mouth.
• Cool a burn under cool running water. Never use butter, ice or popped blisters.
• Low blood sugar in an alert client: about 15 grams of fast sugar, such as 4 ounces of juice, per the care plan. An unresponsive client gets nothing by mouth and 911 is called.

Questions and answers, explained

All 1 questions above, with the correct answer and why it is correct. Everything here is on safety and emergencies.

1. A client feels faint and slowly slumps in the chair but is breathing. After easing the client to the floor, what helps?

   • ASplash cold water on the face and shake the client awake
   • BSit the client straight up right away, then have them stand and walk it off
   • CLay the client flat, raise the legs if no injury, and get helpCorrect
   • DGive a cup of coffee to raise the blood pressure

   Why: Lying flat with the legs raised (if there is no injury) helps blood return to the brain. Loosen tight clothing, check breathing, keep the client lying down, and call 911 or the nurse per agency policy. Nothing is given by mouth until the client is fully alert.

   Reference American Red Cross fainting first aid

Topics inside this domain

• Transfers, gait belts, canes and walkers for HHAs
• Fire, oxygen and electrical safety in a client's home
• Emergencies for home health aides: choking, stroke, seizures

Drill other domains

• Role, Responsibilities and Ethics (15%)
• Observation, Vital Signs and Reporting (10%)
• Personal Care and Hygiene (13%)
• Mobility, Transfers and Positioning (9%)
• Nutrition and Fluids (5%)
• Infection Control (7%)

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