COPE HEALTH SCHOLARS – WRITTEN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS.
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? - ANS All of the
above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a picture of a
patient's unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but the patient's name is not
mentioned. - ANS Report the suspected breach to your privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANS A breach is the acquisition, access, use or
disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA, which poses a significant risk
of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? - ANS All of the
above
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, a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: - ANS Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: - ANS Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANS 98% of the hemoglobin binding
sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANS Pain is the single most common
reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose
of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? - ANS Call the Charge
Nurse of your department and Email your Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? - ANS Comfort their parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do? -
ANS Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all
folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS.
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? - ANS All of the
above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a picture of a
patient's unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but the patient's name is not
mentioned. - ANS Report the suspected breach to your privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANS A breach is the acquisition, access, use or
disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA, which poses a significant risk
of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? - ANS All of the
above
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, a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: - ANS Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: - ANS Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANS 98% of the hemoglobin binding
sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANS Pain is the single most common
reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose
of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? - ANS Call the Charge
Nurse of your department and Email your Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? - ANS Comfort their parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do? -
ANS Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all
folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
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