Safety, Emergency & Prevention — Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test
70 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
To protect the back while lifting, the aide should hold the load:
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This Certified Nursing Assistant Safety, Emergency & Prevention practice set has 70 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Safety, Emergency & Prevention bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Where should a resident's call light be placed before the aide leaves the room?
- Within the resident's reach — Correct answer
- On the windowsill across the room
- In the bedside drawer for safekeeping
- Wherever it happens to fall
Explanation: The call light must always be left within the resident's reach so they can summon help without getting up. A call light (呼叫灯/luz de llamada) out of reach is a leading cause of falls. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency
What type of footwear best helps prevent a resident from falling while walking?
- Non-skid (non-slip) shoes or slippers — Correct answer
- Loose socks with smooth soles
- Open backless sandals
- High-heeled dress shoes
Explanation: Non-skid footwear (防滑鞋/calzado antideslizante) grips the floor and prevents slipping; loose socks or smooth-soled shoes slide and raise fall risk. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency
To reduce a resident's risk of falling, the floor and walking paths in the room should be kept:
- Clear of clutter, cords, and obstacles — Correct answer
- Filled with furniture to lean on
- Covered with loose throw rugs
- Stacked with the resident's belongings
Explanation: Clear pathways free of clutter, cords, and obstacles let a resident walk safely. Tripping hazards (绊倒危险/peligros de tropiezo) are a major preventable cause of falls. (Source: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Basic Nursing Skills — Safety/Emergency