Cope Health Scholars: Questions With Easy-to-
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What is AIDET/SKIAHI? Briefly describe each word of the acronym. Right
Ans - AIDET: Acknowledge the patient with a greeting. Introduce yourself as a
Health Scholar. Duration: inform them how long the process will take. Explain
to the patient what you will do and what to expect. Thank the patient for
entrusting you with their care.
SKIAHI: Signs: assess the outside of the room for signs. Knock before entering
the room. Introduce yourself and state your position. Assess the patient's
surrounding. Hand Hygiene: gel or wash your hands. Identify: ensure correct
patient by verifying two patient identifiers
What is the emergency pager number? Right Ans - 888-248-2914
Can Health Scholars adjust leads? Right Ans - No, they cannot adjust leads.
Tom Riddle is running late to his shift, who should he contact to inform of his
tardiness? Right Ans - Call the charge nurse of the department they are
shifting in 15 minutes after they are scheduled to shift.
When repositioning a patient, what precautions do you need to be aware of?
Right Ans - Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the
patient has any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are
they dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have RN approval.
Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has
any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they
dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have RN approval. Right Ans - 1. Alert the
Charge Nurse
2. If necessary, receive first aid care at the hospital. Any additional care must
be under the Scholar's own personal healthcare.
3. Call the program manager to report the incident at 888-248-2914.
When signing out of your shift, you must always round to the nearest ______
hour. Right Ans - Quarter
, Can Health Scholars wear sweaters if they are cold during their shift? What
can they wear underneath their brown polo? Right Ans - No they cannot. If
Health Scholars are cold they can wear either a brown or white long sleeve
shirt under their polo.
What do you wear for a DST? Right Ans - A white polo, khakis, white non
canvas shoes, and a pen
Can Health Scholars take Vitals? Right Ans - Health Scholars may only take
vitals when a staff member is present.
Is Dumbledore required to take a break between his shifts, if so for how long?
Right Ans - Yes. Back to back shifts require a 30 minute break in between.
Dumbledore, a Fast Track scholar is scheduled to shift in his first department
form 11-3pm on 7/31. He is later scheduled to shift in his second department
from 3-7pm. What is the appropriate way to sign in and out of both of his
shifts? Right Ans - Dumbledore must come in 15 minutes early and sign in
at 10:45am. He should sign out at 2:45, take a 30 minute break and sign in and
out of his second shift at 3:15 and 7:15, respectively.
What are the 5 ways of identifying a patient (in no particular order)? Right
Ans - 1. Patient Nurse.
2.Main Nurses Station 3.Whiteboard.
4.Open ended question
5.Patient's Wristband.
6.Patient's chart.
What does Code Gray, Code Purple, Code Orange, and Code Blue mean?
Right Ans - Code Gray: Combative person is present on the floor.
Code Purple: Potential kidnapping of a toddler.
Code Orange: Hazardous Spill.
Code Blue: Adult Medical Emergency.
Ginny is fluent in Mandarin, Spanish, English, and Portuguese. The doctor asks
Ginny to inform the Spanish speaking patient that her stroke has resulted in
the paralysis of the right side of her body. What should Ginny say? Right
Ans - Ginny should respectfully decline the doctor's request by informing
them that Health Scholars are not allowed to translate medical information. If
Understand Solutions
What is AIDET/SKIAHI? Briefly describe each word of the acronym. Right
Ans - AIDET: Acknowledge the patient with a greeting. Introduce yourself as a
Health Scholar. Duration: inform them how long the process will take. Explain
to the patient what you will do and what to expect. Thank the patient for
entrusting you with their care.
SKIAHI: Signs: assess the outside of the room for signs. Knock before entering
the room. Introduce yourself and state your position. Assess the patient's
surrounding. Hand Hygiene: gel or wash your hands. Identify: ensure correct
patient by verifying two patient identifiers
What is the emergency pager number? Right Ans - 888-248-2914
Can Health Scholars adjust leads? Right Ans - No, they cannot adjust leads.
Tom Riddle is running late to his shift, who should he contact to inform of his
tardiness? Right Ans - Call the charge nurse of the department they are
shifting in 15 minutes after they are scheduled to shift.
When repositioning a patient, what precautions do you need to be aware of?
Right Ans - Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the
patient has any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are
they dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have RN approval.
Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has
any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they
dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have RN approval. Right Ans - 1. Alert the
Charge Nurse
2. If necessary, receive first aid care at the hospital. Any additional care must
be under the Scholar's own personal healthcare.
3. Call the program manager to report the incident at 888-248-2914.
When signing out of your shift, you must always round to the nearest ______
hour. Right Ans - Quarter
, Can Health Scholars wear sweaters if they are cold during their shift? What
can they wear underneath their brown polo? Right Ans - No they cannot. If
Health Scholars are cold they can wear either a brown or white long sleeve
shirt under their polo.
What do you wear for a DST? Right Ans - A white polo, khakis, white non
canvas shoes, and a pen
Can Health Scholars take Vitals? Right Ans - Health Scholars may only take
vitals when a staff member is present.
Is Dumbledore required to take a break between his shifts, if so for how long?
Right Ans - Yes. Back to back shifts require a 30 minute break in between.
Dumbledore, a Fast Track scholar is scheduled to shift in his first department
form 11-3pm on 7/31. He is later scheduled to shift in his second department
from 3-7pm. What is the appropriate way to sign in and out of both of his
shifts? Right Ans - Dumbledore must come in 15 minutes early and sign in
at 10:45am. He should sign out at 2:45, take a 30 minute break and sign in and
out of his second shift at 3:15 and 7:15, respectively.
What are the 5 ways of identifying a patient (in no particular order)? Right
Ans - 1. Patient Nurse.
2.Main Nurses Station 3.Whiteboard.
4.Open ended question
5.Patient's Wristband.
6.Patient's chart.
What does Code Gray, Code Purple, Code Orange, and Code Blue mean?
Right Ans - Code Gray: Combative person is present on the floor.
Code Purple: Potential kidnapping of a toddler.
Code Orange: Hazardous Spill.
Code Blue: Adult Medical Emergency.
Ginny is fluent in Mandarin, Spanish, English, and Portuguese. The doctor asks
Ginny to inform the Spanish speaking patient that her stroke has resulted in
the paralysis of the right side of her body. What should Ginny say? Right
Ans - Ginny should respectfully decline the doctor's request by informing
them that Health Scholars are not allowed to translate medical information. If
