We want to use a lot of eye contact when we are in the patient's intimate space
True
False
B
How often should vital signs be taken?
Varies based on the patient's condition
Every 15 minutes
Daily for blood pressure only'
Weekly
A
Which of the following are standard sites to measure temperaturo?
Oral and rectal
Tympanic and axillary
Temporal and femoral
A and B
A and C
D
Ausculation can be of the
Anterior thorax
Posterior thorax
Heart
All of the above
D
OSHA is Occupational Safety and Hazards Association and their primary concern is a safe working environment for healthcare providers.
True
False
B
You should wear gloves
When changing a patients dressing on an open wound
When cleaning a piece of medical equipment that has blood splattered on it
When taking a patient's blood sugar using a glucometer
All of the above
D
Which population has the lowest mortality rate from influenza?
Infants
Young Adults
Elderly
Immunocompromised
B
To ensure adequate antimicrobial activity of an alcohol based hand rub, you must rub for at least:
3 seconds
15 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
B
Bed rails are used to:
Hold patient in place
Only for children
To minimize risk of patient fall
Only when patients are sleeping
C
A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute is considered
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Eupnea
none of the above
B
What is the normal range for an oral temperature?
98.6 - 99° F
97 - 99.5* F
37 - 39° C
37'
B
Which is not an abnormal breath sound?
Fine crackles
Coarse crackles
Vesicular
Wheezing
C
What is the most accurate method of taking a patient's temperature
Rectal
Axillary
Oral
Temporal
A
A sustained temperature of 101°F would be considered
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Night sweats
Dehydrated
B
You will put your gloves on before putting on your gown and face shield.
True
False
B
During the introductory stage of interaction with a patient. which of the following should occur?
Review of patient chart
Collect specimens of blood and urine
Establish rapport
Prescribe medication
C
The recommended precautions to protect against droplet transmission is
Wearing a gown
Wearing gloves and gown
Wearing a mask and a 3 foot clearance area
Wearing a mask and a negative pressure environment
C
When performing a procedure that wil generate splashes or sprays of bodily luids you should wear gloves and
A gown
A face mask
Eye protection
A gown, face mask. and eye protection
D
The term diaphoresis refers to the patient sweating excessively.
True
False
A
Occupational HIV exposure occurs through
Kissing
An infected person's blood
Vaccination(s)
Sneezing
B
Healthcare workers need to document that they have received a vaccination for
HIV
HBV
HCV
All of the above
B
Universal precautions apply to
All blood and body fluids
Only people known to be infected with HIV
Blood only
Anything airborne
A
A resting pulse of 108 is considered:
bradycardia
tachycardia
normal
none of the above
B
The S2 heart sound marks
sound of second phase of filing
the beginning of systole
the beginning of diastole
the closing of the atrioventricular valve
C
If your sharps disposal container is full
Close the lid, tape it shut, and place it directly into a metal dumpster.
Put on a glove and gently compress the trash with your hand so that more can fit in.
Throw the entire container in closest trash.
Report it to the proper office for removal of the container.
D
A patient who is sitting in bed with the head elevated at a 30° angle is
Trendelenburg
Supine
Semi-Fowlers
Full Fowiers
C
Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?
Level of consciousness
Respiration rate
Heart rate
X-ray
D
Which valve is between the right atria and the right ventricle?
Bicuspid
Tricuspid
Mitral
Pulmonic
B
Which of the following is the highest risk for transmission of HBV?
An infected patient coughing into their sleeve
Laundry worker not wearing gloves when changing the bed of an infected patient
A nurse using a safer needle device
A handshake with the physician
B
Which is NOT a proper descriptioh of a patient's mental status according to AVPU?
Awake
Verbal
Painful
Unresponsive
A
What is the lowest score a patient can be on the GCS scale?
1
0
3
2
C
Patient weights are measured in
Pounds or meters
Pounds or kilograms
Meters or kilograms
Pounds only
B
A blood pressure of 84/50 is generally considered
Hypertensive
Pre-hypertensive
Hypotensive|
Incorrect
C
Which position describes a patient who is laying flat on their stomach?
Supine
Prone
Semi-Fowiers
Reverse Trendelenburg
B
A blood pressure reading of 311/195 is considered:
Low
Normall
Hypotensive
Incorrect
D