Essential CNA Practice Quiz: Prepare for Success in Your Certification Exam

While assisting residents with their meals in the dining room, a resident suddenly stands up, starts clutching their throat, and coughs silently. What should the nursing assistant do first?

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Correct Incorrect First, it’s crucial to assess if the resident is choking. If they can respond, air is still flowing through the trachea. If they nod yes but cannot speak, it’s time to start the Heimlich maneuver. The Heimlich should not be performed on someone who can still cough or speak.

While assisting residents with their meals in the dining room, a resident suddenly stands up, starts clutching their throat, and coughs silently. What should the nursing assistant do first?

• Ask the resident if they are choking.
• Call 911.
• Begin CPR immediately.
• Begin the Heimlich maneuver.