Hartman's CNA Chapter 2: Foundations of Resident's Care - Practice Exam Questions With 100% Correct & Rational Answers

What do you do if a person loses consciousness while choking? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Make sure help is on the way and start CPR When does shock occur? - ACCURATE ANSWER-When organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply What are signs of shock? (5) - ACCURATE 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? - ACCURATE 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