EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025-2026
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Social Services Collaboration - ANSWER --Working with agencies
to address patient needs.
Electrical Needs Assessment - ANSWER --Evaluating electricity
supply for food safety.
Home Health Assessment - ANSWER --Evaluation of safety in a
patient's home.
Carbon Monoxide Detector - ANSWER --Device to detect harmful
carbon monoxide levels.
Non-vented Heater - ANSWER --Heater that releases combustion
gases indoors.
,Food Poisoning Symptoms - ANSWER --Nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea from contaminated food.
Refrigeration Importance - ANSWER --Prevents food spoilage and
bacterial growth.
Patient Comfort Zone - ANSWER --Temperature range for optimal
patient comfort.
Pathogen Transmission Prevention - ANSWER --Methods to
reduce spread of infectious agents.
Hand Hygiene - ANSWER --Washing hands to prevent infection
spread.
Wound Washing Technique - ANSWER --Cleansing wounds to
promote healing.
Glove Usage - ANSWER --Wearing gloves to protect against
contamination.
,Environmental Hazards - ANSWER --Conditions that pose risks to
health and safety.
Assessment of Risks - ANSWER --Identifying potential dangers in a
patient's environment.
Chimney Inspection - ANSWER --Checking chimney for safety and
functionality.
Normal Comfort Temperature - ANSWER --Ideal temperature:
65°F to 75°F (18.3°C to 23.9°C).
Hypothermia Indicators - ANSWER --Low body temperature,
especially in homeless individuals.
Vital Signs Monitoring - ANSWER --Regular checks of
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
Wound Care Education - ANSWER --Teaching patients proper
techniques for wound management.
Health History Completion - ANSWER --Gathering patient
information for care planning.
, Patient Symptoms Follow-up - ANSWER --Monitoring symptoms
for appropriate interventions.
Emergency Department Protocol - ANSWER --Immediate care
procedures for urgent patient needs.
Nausea and Diarrhea Management - ANSWER --Addressing
gastrointestinal symptoms effectively.
Hand Hygiene - ANSWER --Primary method to limit pathogen
transmission.
Eye Protection - ANSWER --Protective gear to shield eyes from
pathogens.
Never Events - ANSWER --Adverse events that should never occur.
Surgical Sponge Retention - ANSWER --Leaving sponge in patient
is a Never Event.