Hartman's CNA Chapter 2: Foundations of Resident's Care - Practice Exam
What do you do if a person loses consciousness while choking? - Answer- Make sure help is on the way and start CPR
When does shock occur? - Answer- When organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply
What are signs of shock? (5) - Answer- -pale or bluish skin (cyanotic)
-staring
-increased pulse and respiration rates
-low blood pressure
-extreme thirst
What are the steps when responding to shock? - Answer- 1. call for help
2. control bleeding if necessary
3. make sure the patient is lying down on her back, unless vomiting or bleeding from the
mouth (in this case, they should lay on their side, unless there are neck, back or spinal cord injuries)
4. check pulse and respirations. Begin CPR if absent
5. maintain normal body temp by putting on a blanket or removing clothing, providing shade
6. elevate the legs (unless injury or breathing trouble). elevate the head if there are breathing difficulties or a head wound
7. report incident
What causes a myocardial infarction (MI)? - Answer- when the heart muscle does not receive oxygen due to blocked blood vessels
Signs of an MI? - Answer- -sudden, severe chest pain
-pain or discomfort in other areas of the body (ex: arms)
-indigestion or heartburn
-nausea and vomiting
-dyspnea, or difficulty breathing
-dizziness
-cyanotic skin color
-perspiration
-cold and clammy skin
What do you do if a person loses consciousness while choking? - Answer- Make sure help is on the way and start CPR
When does shock occur? - Answer- When organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply
What are signs of shock? (5) - Answer- -pale or bluish skin (cyanotic)
-staring
-increased pulse and respiration rates
-low blood pressure
-extreme thirst
What are the steps when responding to shock? - Answer- 1. call for help
2. control bleeding if necessary
3. make sure the patient is lying down on her back, unless vomiting or bleeding from the
mouth (in this case, they should lay on their side, unless there are neck, back or spinal cord injuries)
4. check pulse and respirations. Begin CPR if absent
5. maintain normal body temp by putting on a blanket or removing clothing, providing shade
6. elevate the legs (unless injury or breathing trouble). elevate the head if there are breathing difficulties or a head wound
7. report incident
What causes a myocardial infarction (MI)? - Answer- when the heart muscle does not receive oxygen due to blocked blood vessels
Signs of an MI? - Answer- -sudden, severe chest pain
-pain or discomfort in other areas of the body (ex: arms)
-indigestion or heartburn
-nausea and vomiting
-dyspnea, or difficulty breathing
-dizziness
-cyanotic skin color
-perspiration
-cold and clammy skin
