The following steps are to be performed in an emergency situation by a nursing assistant:
(1) decide to act.
(2) recognize that an emergency exists.
(3) provide appropriate care until advanced medical care arrives.
(4) check for consciousness.
(5) activate the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
What is the correct order of these steps?

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The nursing assistants use their observation skills and familiarity with the client or resident to detect changes in behavior or physical condition resulting in knowledge that an emergency exists (2). The decision to act is made after checking the scene to make sure that they are not entering a situation that is potentially dangerous for them, or for other members of the health care team (1). They then check for consciousness in the person (4). If the person does not respond to calling or gentle arm shaking, then the nursing assistant should activate the EMS system (5). Finally, the assistant provides appropriate care until the EMS personnel arrive (3).

The Following Steps Are to Be Performed in an Emergency