COPE Health Scholar Skill - Questions With Practical
Solutions
True or False: After placing a patient on a bedpan, you should leave them
laying down completely flat when using the bedpan. Right Ans - False
True or False: When taking the patient off a bedpan, the bedpan should be
stabilized flat, and patient should move separately. Right Ans - True
True or False: When placing the patient on the bedpan, the bedpan and
patient should move as one unit. Right Ans - True
It is important to keep the patient covered during the bathing process in order
to: Right Ans - Retain the patient's privacy and keep them from getting cold
When wiping the groin area, what is the correct direction to wipe? Right
Ans - Front to Back
True or False: Gloves should be worn by the staff bathing the patient. Right
Ans - True
When are the mandatory times a washcloth/wipe must be changed? Right
Ans - After cleaning the anal area
Where should the wheelchair be placed in the room, when preparing for
discharge? Right Ans - Parallel to the foot of the bed
True or False: If a patient needs help getting into their car during discharge,
Scholars may assist with helping the patient into the car. Right Ans - False
When helping the patient move from sitting to standing, where should you
place your hands? Right Ans - On the patient's lumbar area
Where should Scholars check out during the discharge process? Right Ans -
Unit secretary desk
True or False: The wheelchair should be wiped with Sani wipes before/after
discharging a patient. Right Ans - True
Solutions
True or False: After placing a patient on a bedpan, you should leave them
laying down completely flat when using the bedpan. Right Ans - False
True or False: When taking the patient off a bedpan, the bedpan should be
stabilized flat, and patient should move separately. Right Ans - True
True or False: When placing the patient on the bedpan, the bedpan and
patient should move as one unit. Right Ans - True
It is important to keep the patient covered during the bathing process in order
to: Right Ans - Retain the patient's privacy and keep them from getting cold
When wiping the groin area, what is the correct direction to wipe? Right
Ans - Front to Back
True or False: Gloves should be worn by the staff bathing the patient. Right
Ans - True
When are the mandatory times a washcloth/wipe must be changed? Right
Ans - After cleaning the anal area
Where should the wheelchair be placed in the room, when preparing for
discharge? Right Ans - Parallel to the foot of the bed
True or False: If a patient needs help getting into their car during discharge,
Scholars may assist with helping the patient into the car. Right Ans - False
When helping the patient move from sitting to standing, where should you
place your hands? Right Ans - On the patient's lumbar area
Where should Scholars check out during the discharge process? Right Ans -
Unit secretary desk
True or False: The wheelchair should be wiped with Sani wipes before/after
discharging a patient. Right Ans - True
