KPR COPE Health Scholars Medical
Topics Module Questions5
You enter a room and find a patient who is sweating and complaining of left arm pain. What do
you think is happening to this patient?
a. They are possibly having a Myocardial Infarction
b. They have Congestive Heart Failure
c. They are going into Shock
d. They are having a Stroke
e. They are suffering from severe atherosclerosis - ANSWERS-a. They are possibly having a
Myocardial Infarction
What would your immediate response be?
a. Assure the patient that you will be right back and find a nurse to whom you will report the
patient's condition
b. Find the CNA/aid responsible for that room and notify them of the patient's complaints
c. Leave the room and find a nurse
, d. Make a notation of the patient's complaints on their medical record
e. Assist the patient in getting into a more comfortable position - ANSWERS-a. Assure the
patient that you will be right back and find a nurse to whom you will report the patient's
condition
Which of the following is the adequate way to speak to a nonresponsive patient who recently
suffered a stroke?
a. Continually communicate in a normal voice with the patient regardless of their awareness
b. Speak in a soft tone as they may be sensitive to noise
c. Do not communicate as they will probably not understand you
d. Scream as loud as you can when they don't respond
e. Use written communication as they can no longer hear - ANSWERS-a. Continually
communicate in a normal voice with the patient regardless of their awareness
A patient who is experiencing respiratory symptoms requests that his oxygen be turned up. How
would you respond?
a. Ask the patient how many liters he should be on and make the necessary adjustments
b. Automatically turn the oxygen to 5L/min
c. Turn the oxygen off until you find a staff member to help you
Topics Module Questions5
You enter a room and find a patient who is sweating and complaining of left arm pain. What do
you think is happening to this patient?
a. They are possibly having a Myocardial Infarction
b. They have Congestive Heart Failure
c. They are going into Shock
d. They are having a Stroke
e. They are suffering from severe atherosclerosis - ANSWERS-a. They are possibly having a
Myocardial Infarction
What would your immediate response be?
a. Assure the patient that you will be right back and find a nurse to whom you will report the
patient's condition
b. Find the CNA/aid responsible for that room and notify them of the patient's complaints
c. Leave the room and find a nurse
, d. Make a notation of the patient's complaints on their medical record
e. Assist the patient in getting into a more comfortable position - ANSWERS-a. Assure the
patient that you will be right back and find a nurse to whom you will report the patient's
condition
Which of the following is the adequate way to speak to a nonresponsive patient who recently
suffered a stroke?
a. Continually communicate in a normal voice with the patient regardless of their awareness
b. Speak in a soft tone as they may be sensitive to noise
c. Do not communicate as they will probably not understand you
d. Scream as loud as you can when they don't respond
e. Use written communication as they can no longer hear - ANSWERS-a. Continually
communicate in a normal voice with the patient regardless of their awareness
A patient who is experiencing respiratory symptoms requests that his oxygen be turned up. How
would you respond?
a. Ask the patient how many liters he should be on and make the necessary adjustments
b. Automatically turn the oxygen to 5L/min
c. Turn the oxygen off until you find a staff member to help you
