Health Assisting Skills - NOCTI Review Exam Questions With Correct Detailed Answers

The proper feeding procedure for a a patient would be to: - Correct Answers alternate liquids and solids An example of a a balanced meal: - Correct Answers lean protein, veggies, fruit, whole grains Patient's vital signs are recorded on which form in the patient's chart: - Correct Answers Graphic sheet Arthritis is : - Correct Answers inflammation of the joints Osteoporosis is a deficiency of: - Correct Answers Calcium in bones Before an activity order to walk a patient, you should FIRST: - Correct Answers Dangle the patient How do we help transfer a patient discharged out of the hospital: - Correct Answers take them to the car in wheelchair A patient's chart is considered to be - Correct Answers Confidential/legal document What is the proper way to take a temperature with a thermometer: - Correct Answers hold in place under the tongue Most common place to take a pulse is: - Correct Answers Radial (thumb side) Apical pulse is taken at - Correct Answers heart How can you help to keep patient's skin intact: - Correct AnswersRe-position them every 2 hours Where do decubitus ulcers occur on the human body most: - Correct Answers Body Prominence When collecting a body fluid you should: - Correct Answers wear gloves/wash hands What is the best method to decrease on decubitus ulcer: - Correct Answersair mattress/re-position every 2 hour The form completed to ensure accurate knowledge of physical conditions is the: - Correct AnswersMedical History Form Sims position is for- Fowler"s Trendelenburg: - Correct AnswersRectal Dental/chest exam Low B.P , Head is down If an area is inflamed where a catheter is inserted and you happen to notice, what do you do? - Correct AnswersTell Supervisor If a patient tells you that their food order is wrong in the hospital, What should you do? - Correct AnswersAsk Supervisor A diabetic has ________ eliminated from their diet. - Correct AnswersSugar A _______ diet omits spicy food. - Correct Answersbland Someone with high blood pressure should eliminate - Correct Answerssalt emesis (vomiting) is considered ________ on an intake/output form. - Correct Answersoutput Vital signs, abbreviated, are __________ & ____________. - Correct AnswersTPR & BP What is the best thermometer that should be used on different patients? Explain: - Correct AnswersOral (rectal = most accurate) ( axilary (armpit) = least accurate) 5 feet 4 inches= 6 feet 2 inches= 78 inches= - Correct Answers64 inches total 74 total inches 6 inches When transferring a patient that is bariatric, what should you do? - Correct AnswersAsk for help and use mechanical lift when massaging a patient's back, the Health Assistant should be most concerned with: - Correct AnswersMoles - Cancer Proper transporting down a steep ramp would be to walk: _____________ holding the chair:_________ - Correct Answersbackwards / from behind What do you use is if a patient is too heavy transfer? - Correct Answers Mechanical (HOYER) lift If a patient has a airborne droplets, we would take what action in the room? - Correct Answers use a mask If a patient needs a bedpan and they cannot roll, which device is used: - Correct Answers fracture type bedpan Define Incontinent: Ambulatory: - Correct AnswersWetting the bed Can walk The proper way to wash the female patient's genitals is __________ - this prevents infections - Correct Answers Front to back A container of any specimen collected should include: - Correct Answers Patient's name, test ordered & date A nosebleed is a termed a __________. Use which PPE you see this _______. - Correct Answers Epistaxis/ gloves where is the proper procedure to start when giving a patient a bed bath? - Correct Answers eyes and face 1 ounce= ? mL - Correct Answers30 mL What does the intake and output record contain? - Correct Answers all the food & fluid that enters & leaves the body A patient is on NPO. Should they have water in their room and food? - Correct Answers NPO (Nothing By Mouth) Coughing up a substance from the lungs is called: - Correct AnswersSputum How do we remove a dirty gown from a patient if they are connected to an IV (intravenous)? - Correct Answers Slip gown over IV bag (never disconnect) What are the first 3 things you should do, in the correct order when performing a procedure on a patient? - Correct Answers Wash hands, ID self and patient, explain procedure What is a chronic disease? - Correct Answers Long term acute disease? - Correct Answers Short term, Sudden severe, 1st few days What is a communicable disease? - Correct Answers spreadable How do we handle this patient in a hospital? - Correct Answers Isolate the patient Safe O2 (oxyg