Cope Health Scholar Written - Questions And Full
Explanations
Name 2 things associated with the normal aging process that geriatric patients
are most at risk for Right Ans - 1) Aspiration
2) Falling
3) Loss of skin integrity
When applying for Leave Of Absence (LOA), Health Scholars should submit
their LOA request how far in advance for processing? Right Ans - 2 weeks
Under what conditions are Health Scholars allowed to handle medication?
Right Ans - NEVER
What 2 things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? Right Ans -
1) Call Charge Nurse within 15 min of the start of the shift
2) Email program manager *at least 24 hours prior* with
-valid excuse
-reschedule shift time/day
Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors should do or say what? Right Ans - -Apologize for
not knowing the answer, say you will be right back to figure out the answer
- Ask a staff member, then go back to the surveyor with the answer
What is the latest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month?
Right Ans - 25th
What 5-6 items does your complete uniform consist of? Right Ans - 1)
Health Scholar Polo (tucked in)
2) Khakis
3) Non-canvas white shoes, closed toe
4) ID badge
5) Pen
6) [Belt; hospital specific]
Your best friend says his grandmother is on the floor and asks about her case.
What can you tell him? Right Ans - Nothing about her case
,That would be against HIPAA
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR? Right Ans - To maintain
circulation to vital organs
Name at least 5 groups that make up the patient care team Right Ans - 1)
Allied Health Positions
2) Nursing
3) Physician
4) Volunteer
5) Patient
What are 5 ways of identifying a patient? Right Ans - 1) White board in
Nurse's station
2) Patient's Nurse
3) Outside of Patient's Chart
4) ID Band
5) Open-ended question
You notice that by accident, you assisted a patient in an isolation room, what
steps should you take next? Right Ans - -Thoroughly wash hands with soap
and water
-Examine clothing
-Notify Charge Nurse
-Report to Program Manager
(888) 248-2914
Name at least 5 careers that fall into the category of Allied Health Right Ans
- 1) CNA
2) X-Ray Technician
3) Dietician
4) Health Scholar
5)
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the best way to
prevent the spreading of a nosocomial infection? Right Ans - HAND
WASHING
What does HIPAA stand for and what is its purpose? Right Ans - Health
, *INSURANCE*
Portability
Accountability
Act
To protect the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information
What does the acronym RACEE stand for? Right Ans - Rescue
Alarm + Dial 1111
Confine
Extinguish
Evacuate
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? Right Ans - Emphysema
A Myocardial Infection (MI), also known as a Heart Attack causes a loss of
blood supply to some part of the heart and possible some long-lasting cardiac
damage.
Name at least 3 symptoms of a heart attack Right Ans - 1) Left arm pain
2) Jaw pain
3) Dyspnea (Shortness of breath)
4) Severe retrosternal pain
5) Diaphoresis (Sweating)
When leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the order required
for removing PPE according to the CDC? Right Ans - DOFFING:
1) Gloves
2) Gown
(Wash hands)
3) Goggles
4) Mask
Which position is a patient placed in when she/he exhibits shock symptoms
and has no evidence of head or spinal injury? Right Ans - Trendelenburg
Position
Explanations
Name 2 things associated with the normal aging process that geriatric patients
are most at risk for Right Ans - 1) Aspiration
2) Falling
3) Loss of skin integrity
When applying for Leave Of Absence (LOA), Health Scholars should submit
their LOA request how far in advance for processing? Right Ans - 2 weeks
Under what conditions are Health Scholars allowed to handle medication?
Right Ans - NEVER
What 2 things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? Right Ans -
1) Call Charge Nurse within 15 min of the start of the shift
2) Email program manager *at least 24 hours prior* with
-valid excuse
-reschedule shift time/day
Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors should do or say what? Right Ans - -Apologize for
not knowing the answer, say you will be right back to figure out the answer
- Ask a staff member, then go back to the surveyor with the answer
What is the latest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month?
Right Ans - 25th
What 5-6 items does your complete uniform consist of? Right Ans - 1)
Health Scholar Polo (tucked in)
2) Khakis
3) Non-canvas white shoes, closed toe
4) ID badge
5) Pen
6) [Belt; hospital specific]
Your best friend says his grandmother is on the floor and asks about her case.
What can you tell him? Right Ans - Nothing about her case
,That would be against HIPAA
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR? Right Ans - To maintain
circulation to vital organs
Name at least 5 groups that make up the patient care team Right Ans - 1)
Allied Health Positions
2) Nursing
3) Physician
4) Volunteer
5) Patient
What are 5 ways of identifying a patient? Right Ans - 1) White board in
Nurse's station
2) Patient's Nurse
3) Outside of Patient's Chart
4) ID Band
5) Open-ended question
You notice that by accident, you assisted a patient in an isolation room, what
steps should you take next? Right Ans - -Thoroughly wash hands with soap
and water
-Examine clothing
-Notify Charge Nurse
-Report to Program Manager
(888) 248-2914
Name at least 5 careers that fall into the category of Allied Health Right Ans
- 1) CNA
2) X-Ray Technician
3) Dietician
4) Health Scholar
5)
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the best way to
prevent the spreading of a nosocomial infection? Right Ans - HAND
WASHING
What does HIPAA stand for and what is its purpose? Right Ans - Health
, *INSURANCE*
Portability
Accountability
Act
To protect the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information
What does the acronym RACEE stand for? Right Ans - Rescue
Alarm + Dial 1111
Confine
Extinguish
Evacuate
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? Right Ans - Emphysema
A Myocardial Infection (MI), also known as a Heart Attack causes a loss of
blood supply to some part of the heart and possible some long-lasting cardiac
damage.
Name at least 3 symptoms of a heart attack Right Ans - 1) Left arm pain
2) Jaw pain
3) Dyspnea (Shortness of breath)
4) Severe retrosternal pain
5) Diaphoresis (Sweating)
When leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the order required
for removing PPE according to the CDC? Right Ans - DOFFING:
1) Gloves
2) Gown
(Wash hands)
3) Goggles
4) Mask
Which position is a patient placed in when she/he exhibits shock symptoms
and has no evidence of head or spinal injury? Right Ans - Trendelenburg
Position
