front 1 We want to use a lot of eye contact when we are in the patient's intimate space True False | back 1 B |
front 2 How often should vital signs be taken? Varies based on the patient's condition Every 15 minutes Daily for blood pressure only' Weekly | back 2 A |
front 3 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 | back 3 D |
front 4 Ausculation can be of the Anterior thorax Posterior thorax Heart All of the above | back 4 D |
front 5 OSHA is Occupational Safety and Hazards Association and their primary concern is a safe working environment for healthcare providers. True False | back 5 B |
front 6 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 | back 6 D |
front 7 Which population has the lowest mortality rate from influenza? Infants Young Adults Elderly Immunocompromised | back 7 B |
front 8 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 | back 8 B |
front 9 Bed rails are used to: Hold patient in place Only for children To minimize risk of patient fall Only when patients are sleeping | back 9 C |
front 10 A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute is considered Bradypnea Tachypnea Eupnea none of the above | back 10 B |
front 11 What is the normal range for an oral temperature? 98.6 - 99° F 97 - 99.5* F 37 - 39° C 37' | back 11 B |
front 12 Which is not an abnormal breath sound? Fine crackles Coarse crackles Vesicular Wheezing | back 12 C |
front 13 What is the most accurate method of taking a patient's temperature Rectal Axillary Oral Temporal | back 13 A |
front 14 A sustained temperature of 101°F would be considered Hypothermia Hyperthermia Night sweats Dehydrated | back 14 B |
front 15 You will put your gloves on before putting on your gown and face shield. True False | back 15 B |
front 16 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 | back 16 C |
front 17 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 | back 17 C |
front 18 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 | back 18 D |
front 19 The term diaphoresis refers to the patient sweating excessively. True False | back 19 A |
front 20 Occupational HIV exposure occurs through Kissing An infected person's blood Vaccination(s) Sneezing | back 20 B |
front 21 Healthcare workers need to document that they have received a vaccination for HIV HBV HCV All of the above | back 21 B |
front 22 Universal precautions apply to All blood and body fluids Only people known to be infected with HIV Blood only Anything airborne | back 22 A |
front 23 A resting pulse of 108 is considered: bradycardia tachycardia normal none of the above | back 23 B |
front 24 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 | back 24 C |
front 25 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. | back 25 D |
front 26 A patient who is sitting in bed with the head elevated at a 30° angle is Trendelenburg Supine Semi-Fowlers Full Fowiers | back 26 C |
front 27 Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? Level of consciousness Respiration rate Heart rate X-ray | back 27 D |
front 28 Which valve is between the right atria and the right ventricle? Bicuspid Tricuspid Mitral Pulmonic | back 28 B |
front 29 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 | back 29 B |
front 30 Which is NOT a proper descriptioh of a patient's mental status according to AVPU? Awake Verbal Painful Unresponsive | back 30 A |
front 31 What is the lowest score a patient can be on the GCS scale? 1 0 3 2 | back 31 C |
front 32 Patient weights are measured in Pounds or meters Pounds or kilograms Meters or kilograms Pounds only | back 32 B |
front 33 A blood pressure of 84/50 is generally considered Hypertensive Pre-hypertensive Hypotensive| Incorrect | back 33 C |
front 34 Which position describes a patient who is laying flat on their stomach? Supine Prone Semi-Fowiers Reverse Trendelenburg | back 34 B |
front 35 A blood pressure reading of 311/195 is considered: Low Normall Hypotensive Incorrect | back 35 D |