Certified Nursing Assistant
TSET · 5 .HC
Program
★ ★
CNA
Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency Procedures
EST. 1987
QUALITY CARE FOR QUALITY LIVING
CNA Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency Procedures
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION CNA Certification Program COURSE CODE CNA Chapter 5
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency TOTAL QUESTIONS 45 Questions
Procedures
COURSE TITLE CNA Safety & Emergency FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Procedures Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover safety, body mechanics, and emergency procedures.
▸ Topics include infection control, evacuation, and OSHA standards.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All clinical data reflects current CNA practice standards.
, SECTION I — SAFETY, BODY MECHANICS & EMERGENCY
Questions 1 – 45
PROCEDURES
1. Biceps are:
A. Strong arm muscles used for lifting
B. Muscles in the legs used for walking
C. Muscles in the back used for posture
D. Abdominal muscles used for core stability
CORRECT ANSWER A — Strong arm muscles used for lifting
RATIONALE The biceps are strong arm muscles located on the front of the upper arm. They
are used for lifting and pulling movements. Proper use of these muscles helps
prevent back injuries during patient handling.
2. Body mechanics is:
A. The study of relationships between workers and their job tasks
B. Principles of using your body efficiently to do something
C. The study of infectious diseases
D. A type of exercise equipment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Principles of using your body efficiently to do something
RATIONALE Body mechanics refers to the principles of proper body movement and
positioning to use the body efficiently and safely. It helps prevent injury to both
the caregiver and the resident.
, 3. Ergonomics is:
A. Principles of using your body efficiently
B. Study of relationships between work demands, physical capabilities, and job tasks
C. The study of infectious diseases
D. A type of lifting equipment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Study of relationships between work demands, physical capabilities,
and job tasks
RATIONALE Ergonomics is the study of how work environments, equipment, and tasks
interact with human physical capabilities. It aims to design work environments
that reduce strain and prevent injuries.
4. External evacuation means:
A. Moving residents to another section within the facility
B. Moving residents out of the facility to another site for safety
C. Moving residents to the basement
D. Moving residents to the rooftop
CORRECT ANSWER B — Moving residents out of the facility to another site for safety
RATIONALE External evacuation involves moving residents completely out of the facility to
another location. This is done when the facility itself is unsafe, such as during a
fire, flood, or other disaster.
TSET · 5 .HC
Program
★ ★
CNA
Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency Procedures
EST. 1987
QUALITY CARE FOR QUALITY LIVING
CNA Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency Procedures
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W
INSTITUTION CNA Certification Program COURSE CODE CNA Chapter 5
PROGRAM Certified Nursing Assistant ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Chapter 5 — Safety & Emergency TOTAL QUESTIONS 45 Questions
Procedures
COURSE TITLE CNA Safety & Emergency FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Procedures Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover safety, body mechanics, and emergency procedures.
▸ Topics include infection control, evacuation, and OSHA standards.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All clinical data reflects current CNA practice standards.
, SECTION I — SAFETY, BODY MECHANICS & EMERGENCY
Questions 1 – 45
PROCEDURES
1. Biceps are:
A. Strong arm muscles used for lifting
B. Muscles in the legs used for walking
C. Muscles in the back used for posture
D. Abdominal muscles used for core stability
CORRECT ANSWER A — Strong arm muscles used for lifting
RATIONALE The biceps are strong arm muscles located on the front of the upper arm. They
are used for lifting and pulling movements. Proper use of these muscles helps
prevent back injuries during patient handling.
2. Body mechanics is:
A. The study of relationships between workers and their job tasks
B. Principles of using your body efficiently to do something
C. The study of infectious diseases
D. A type of exercise equipment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Principles of using your body efficiently to do something
RATIONALE Body mechanics refers to the principles of proper body movement and
positioning to use the body efficiently and safely. It helps prevent injury to both
the caregiver and the resident.
, 3. Ergonomics is:
A. Principles of using your body efficiently
B. Study of relationships between work demands, physical capabilities, and job tasks
C. The study of infectious diseases
D. A type of lifting equipment
CORRECT ANSWER B — Study of relationships between work demands, physical capabilities,
and job tasks
RATIONALE Ergonomics is the study of how work environments, equipment, and tasks
interact with human physical capabilities. It aims to design work environments
that reduce strain and prevent injuries.
4. External evacuation means:
A. Moving residents to another section within the facility
B. Moving residents out of the facility to another site for safety
C. Moving residents to the basement
D. Moving residents to the rooftop
CORRECT ANSWER B — Moving residents out of the facility to another site for safety
RATIONALE External evacuation involves moving residents completely out of the facility to
another location. This is done when the facility itself is unsafe, such as during a
fire, flood, or other disaster.
