COPE HEALTH SCHOLAR WRITTEN EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS
ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: Report the suspected breach to your
privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: All of the above
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: - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
ANSWER: Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANSWER: 98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
, Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Comfort their parent and
advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they
do? - ANSWER: 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
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device
policy? - ANSWER: Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the
influence of drugs/alcohol. - ANSWER: True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site
or program data, what actions must they take? - ANSWER: Request written approval
for data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should
the Scholar do? - ANSWER: Inform their site PM for program success story and
inquire about any conflict of interest policies that would prevent continued
participation in CHS Programs
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for
a counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they
need to attend a counseling session? - ANSWER: 48 hours; 2 weeks
If a Scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so
that they have difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do? - ANSWER: Cancel
their shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes after
the shift start time to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health
care professional input
ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: Report the suspected breach to your
privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: All of the above
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: - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
ANSWER: Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANSWER: 98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
, Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: Comfort their parent and
advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they
do? - ANSWER: 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
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device
policy? - ANSWER: Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the
influence of drugs/alcohol. - ANSWER: True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site
or program data, what actions must they take? - ANSWER: Request written approval
for data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should
the Scholar do? - ANSWER: Inform their site PM for program success story and
inquire about any conflict of interest policies that would prevent continued
participation in CHS Programs
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for
a counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they
need to attend a counseling session? - ANSWER: 48 hours; 2 weeks
If a Scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so
that they have difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do? - ANSWER: Cancel
their shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes after
the shift start time to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health
care professional input
