COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam Questions And Answers

COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam Questions And Answers All transmission-based precautions have the following in common EXCEPT: - ANSWERS Can be eliminated if strict hand washing were enforced at all times What is the required wet time for TB AND C. diff spores when using the following Dispatch wipes? - ANSWERS TB: 2 minutes; C. diff: 3 minutes Upon leaving a patient's room where you assisted the patient to the bathroom, you notice you are in a contact isolation room. What should you do? - ANSWERS All of these Notify the Charge Nurse that you did not wear the appropriate PPE (gloves and gown) while in the room Notify program Manager Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water Examine clothing to ensure there was no contact with the patient's body fluids You are working with a person that has a language barrier and is trying to tell you something you don't understand. You should NOT: - ANSWERS Walk away You are working with an older lady that reminds you of your grandmother. It is okay to call her "sweetie pie" because she is sweet. - ANSWERS False Cultural Awareness is NOT: - ANSWERS Knowing where someone was born Which of the following situations does not require reporting? - ANSWERS Scholar assists with a C. diff patient while wearing full PPE Which of the following is NOT an example of harassment? - ANSWERS High five While assisting to clean a patient with a case of explosive bloody diarrhea, you begin to feel dizzy, light-headed and nauseous. You wake up & find yourself laying down on a gurney in the Emergency Dept. What could you have done to prevent this? - ANSWERS Performed internal checks before going into the room Which of the following symptoms is a sign that you might faint? - ANSWERS Loss of vision If a patient is comatose should you ignore them? - ANSWERS Never ignore a patient. Use facial expressions, body language, speak softly with intention to communicate with the patient. How can a Health Scholar help during the dying process? - ANSWERS All of the ANSWERs Assist the patient care team in preparing the body; assist taking the body to the morgue Respect the patient's advanced directives Show compassion to the patient and the family What is one of the impacts of a health care facility losing their accreditation? - ANSWERS Loss of payments from federally funded Medicare and Medicaid programs What kind of national patient safety goal would come out of the Quaid sentinel event? - ANSWERS Use of medicines safely goal Which is NOT an Accrediting Agency? - ANSWERS All of these are accrediting agencies The Joint Commission Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) What interventions can be taken with young adults, knowing they are high at risk for increased stress? - ANSWERS Support their feelings and recognize that they may be struggling to balance all of their roles and responsibilities Which age group is most at risk for trauma due to abuse, asthma, fluid imbalance due to gastroenteritis, and injury related to falls? - ANSWERS Preschool & School Age Which age group is most at risk for all of the following: substance abuse, depression and suicide, and sexually transmitted diseases? - ANSWERS Adolescents Which age group is most at risk for decreased skin integrity, aspiration, sleep pattern disturbances, falls, and sensory and perceptual alterations? - ANSWERS Older Adults (Geriatrics) There are many factors that contribute to emotional tension. In the healthcare setting factors are: - ANSWERS All of these Anger directed at the hospital or healthcare system Patients and visitors with fear of the unknown especially related to the patient's condition Patients in pain When hiding during an active shooter incident, you should remain in hiding until: - ANSWERS Law enforcement gives the all clear One of the biggest myths of workplace violence is that an individual "just snapped." - ANSWERS True What is being displayed by someone in the workplace who blames others, has a short fuse, or is very intolerant to frustration? - ANSWERS Behaviors of concern The appropriate response to an active shooter incident involves: - ANSWERS All of these Understanding hospital plans and policies Discussing the "what if" scenarios with coworkers and leadership Having a plan Identifying hiding locations within your work environment Knowing the behavioral warning signs for escalating violence A reprimand, termination, financial problems, divorce, or even perceived slights may be examples of: - ANSWERS Trigger Which of the following is NOT an example of proper fire safety guidelines? - ANSWERS Carts should be in the middle of the hallway