Colorado CNA Practice Exam

The nurse aide is walking with a client who uses a wheelchair when the facility fire alarm system is activated. The client becomes excited by the noise. The nurse aide SHOULD:

1. Comfort the client while moving to a safe place

2. Immediately return the client to their room

3. Lock the client in their room

4. Wait with the client until the alarm stops

The correct answer is: Comfort the client while moving to a safe place

The nurse aide should comfort the client while moving to a safe place. This is the best course of action because it ensures the client's emotional well-being while also following safety protocol. Option B (returning the client to their room) could put the client in danger if the fire is near their room, and option C (locking the client in their room) is not a safe option at all. Option D (waiting with the client until the alarm stops) may not be possible if the fire is spreading quickly, and it does not address the client's fear and need for comfort. Therefore, option A is the best choice in this situation.