COPE Health Scholars - Questions And Accurate Answers
What is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the
larynx and lower respiratory tract? Right Ans - Aspiration
Under what conditions are COPE Health Scholars allowed to handle
medication? Right Ans - COPE Health Scholars are NEVER allowed to
handle medications
What two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? Right Ans
- 1. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes after
the shift start time
2. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior with the
following information: (1) a valid reason for missing (2) A replacement shift
date and time
Five to identify a patient Right Ans - 1. patient's nurse 2. patient's ID
wristband 3. Patient's chart 4. White board in main nurses station 5. An open
ended question addressed to the patient
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their Leave of Absence
request for processing? Right Ans - Two weeks prior to the anticipated
leave date
What are four signs of fainting? Right Ans - - dizziness
- nausea
- loss of hearing
- loss of vision
- feeling hot
- feeling clammy
five arteries in the human body where pulse can be measured Right Ans - -
Brachial
- Carotid
- Femoral
- Dorsalis Pedis (pedal)
- Popliteal
- Posterior tibial
- Radial
, What is the central premise of universal health precautions? Right Ans -
ALL bodily fluids are potentially infectious
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? Right Ans - 60-100
BPM
Earliest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month? Right
Ans - The 1st of the month
According to the CDC what is the best way to prevent the spreading of a
nosocomial infection? Right Ans - Washing your hands
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR Right Ans - To maintain
circulation to vital organs
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital? Right
Ans - #3000
According to CDC, when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is
the order required for doffing PPE? Right Ans - 1. Gloves
2. Goggles
3. Gown
4. Mask
What does PASS stand for? Right Ans - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
On what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious: Infant, Child,
Adult Right Ans - Infant: Brachial
Child: Carotid
Adult: Carotid
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? Right Ans - Emphysema
You are ambulating an elderly gentleman down the hall when he complains of
being dizzy. He suddenly loses consciousness and collapses.
- What is immediate response?
- What is your follow-up response? Right Ans - Immediate Response:
What is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the
larynx and lower respiratory tract? Right Ans - Aspiration
Under what conditions are COPE Health Scholars allowed to handle
medication? Right Ans - COPE Health Scholars are NEVER allowed to
handle medications
What two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? Right Ans
- 1. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes after
the shift start time
2. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior with the
following information: (1) a valid reason for missing (2) A replacement shift
date and time
Five to identify a patient Right Ans - 1. patient's nurse 2. patient's ID
wristband 3. Patient's chart 4. White board in main nurses station 5. An open
ended question addressed to the patient
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their Leave of Absence
request for processing? Right Ans - Two weeks prior to the anticipated
leave date
What are four signs of fainting? Right Ans - - dizziness
- nausea
- loss of hearing
- loss of vision
- feeling hot
- feeling clammy
five arteries in the human body where pulse can be measured Right Ans - -
Brachial
- Carotid
- Femoral
- Dorsalis Pedis (pedal)
- Popliteal
- Posterior tibial
- Radial
, What is the central premise of universal health precautions? Right Ans -
ALL bodily fluids are potentially infectious
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? Right Ans - 60-100
BPM
Earliest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month? Right
Ans - The 1st of the month
According to the CDC what is the best way to prevent the spreading of a
nosocomial infection? Right Ans - Washing your hands
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR Right Ans - To maintain
circulation to vital organs
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital? Right
Ans - #3000
According to CDC, when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is
the order required for doffing PPE? Right Ans - 1. Gloves
2. Goggles
3. Gown
4. Mask
What does PASS stand for? Right Ans - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
On what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious: Infant, Child,
Adult Right Ans - Infant: Brachial
Child: Carotid
Adult: Carotid
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? Right Ans - Emphysema
You are ambulating an elderly gentleman down the hall when he complains of
being dizzy. He suddenly loses consciousness and collapses.
- What is immediate response?
- What is your follow-up response? Right Ans - Immediate Response:
