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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

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Jeremy (CNA) is assisting Mr. Shank walk in the hallway. After several steps, the client complained of light-headedness and suddenly fainted. What should be Jeremy’s initial action?
  1. Call the nurse to check on the client.
  2. Bring the client as close to his body as fast as possible.
  3. Lower the client to the floor.
  4. Prevent the client from falling.
Explanation
Answer: B - If a client starts to fall, bring him/her close to your body as fast as possible or wrap your arms around the client’s waist. If necessary, you can also hold the client under the arms. Then lower him/her to the floor. The client slides down your leg to the floor. Bend at your hips and knees as you lower the client. Call a nurse to check the client. Stay with the client. Help the nurse return the client to bed. Get other staff to help if needed.
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