COPE HEALTH SCHOLAR TEST-
WRITTEN PRACTICAL- 2023 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does P.R.N mean? - ANSWER-Pro Re Nata: administer as needed
What does BM mean? - ANSWER-bowel movement
What does TKO mean? - ANSWER-to keep open; order to keep just enough flow
through iv to keep vein open
What does CBC mean? - ANSWER-complete blood count; percent of each cell type
What does NPO mean? - ANSWER-nothing by mouth
What does PO mean? - ANSWER-administer by mouth
What does PR mean? - ANSWER-per rectum: administer rectally
Under what conditions are health scholars allowed to dispense medication - ANSWER-
never
what 2 things must you do when you are going to miss a shift - ANSWER-if it is >48
hours, you just need to email the department coordinator.
<48 hours,
1. call the floor at beginning of shift and speak with charge nurse either 15 minutes
BEFORE SHIFT or 15 minutes AFTER SHIFT STARTED to make sure that the
message is delivered. If charge nurse is unavailable, take down the name of the person
you spoke to.
2. email the department coordinator
what do code blue, silver, red, orange, yellow, pink, and gray mean? - ANSWER-blue:
adult medical emergency; cardiac arrest
silver: person with weapon or hostage situation
yellow: bomb threat
pink: child abduction
red: fire
orange: hazardous materials spill
gray: combative or disruptive person is confronting staff (notify sarah/incident)
name 4 different types of personal protective equipment (ppe) that you could use while
interning at the hospital - ANSWER--gown
,-glove
-mask
-goggles
-face masks
what are 5 ways of identifying a patient before transport (in no particular order)? -
ANSWER-1. patient's nurse
2. main nurses' station whiteboard
3. open-ended question
4. patient's wristband
5. patient's chart (we're not allowed to see this)
when applying for a leave of absence, when should health scholars submit their
request? - ANSWER-at least 14 days prior to the intended start date of the leave
name 4 out of 6 signs of fainting - ANSWER-hot, dizzy, clammy, loss of hearing, loss of
vision, nausea
name 5 arteries in the body where a pulse can be measured - ANSWER-carotid,
brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis, radial
what is the central premise of universal health precautions - ANSWER-
everything/everyone is infected
assume infected
what is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult - ANSWER-60-100 beats per min
5 areas to measure temperature
normal temp is? - ANSWER-oral, axillary, tympanic, rectal, temporal
normal temp is 98.6F
what is the time frame given to health scholars to sign up for all shifts for the upcoming
month - ANSWER-First ten days of the month 1-10 shift preference for the next month
On the 15th, a link to calendar goes out by the DC
15-25, participants may reschedule via email
25-31, participants may add additional shifts via email until the end of month
1 of new month: calendar is finalized and participants may add more shifts via email
according to the center for disease control (cdc), what is the best way to prevent the
spreading of nosocomial infection? - ANSWER--must wear mask when out of the room
-cannot have fresh flowers or fruit
-needs a clean environment
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital - ANSWER-4000
,what does PHI stand for and what are three forms of PHI - ANSWER-PHI is protected
health information
three forms of PHI: written, electronic, oral
-name, SSN, address, DOB, family info
where do you palpate the pulse on an infant, child, and adult - ANSWER-radial
name 2 out of 5 general ways to protect privacy - ANSWER--close doors and draw
curtains
-make sure discussions about patient conditions cannot be overheard
-knock before entering rooms
-keep patient records locked and away from public areas
-do not give names or info when visitors ask about patients. direct all inquiries to a staff
member that can help them
what pulmonary condition is defined as decreased air entry caused by permanent
enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? - ANSWER-Emphysema
a homeless man enters the hospital with a fever. he has had a chronic cough for several
months, producing bloody-sputum, and complains of night sweats. chest x-rays (CXR)
reveals cavitation's with air-fluid levels in the apex of his left lung. sputum samples are
acid fast positive but do not stain well with gram staining. what is the infectious disease?
- ANSWER-Tuberculosis
what are the three transmission-based precautions - ANSWER-1. excellent hand
washing
2. personal protective equipment (ppe)
3. environmental controls
what five items does your complete uniform consist of - ANSWER-1. health scholar polo
shirt (tucked in at all times)
2. long khaki pants
3. I.D. badge (must be visible at all times)
4. White, non-canvas shoes with socks
5. Long haired tied back
name two things associated with the normal aging process that geriatric patients are
most at risk for - ANSWER-1. decreased skin integrity
2. depression
3. decreased lung, muscle size, gum tissue, impaired vision, loss of short term memory,
etc
who accredits st johns - ANSWER-the joint commission
what are the national patient safety goals - ANSWER--identify patients correctly
-improve staff communication
, -use medicine safely
-use alarms safely
-prevent infection
-identify patient safety risks
-prevent mistakes in surgery
health scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors should do what - ANSWER-Tell the surveyors that you're
unsure so you will ask staff and come back as soon as possible to tell them
when is your competency checklist due and where do you submit it when it is complete -
ANSWER-due at the end of week 2 of the rotation (try to do it at first shift); must be
completed with an RN only; place completed checklists IN THE FRONT POCKET OF
THE DEPARTMENT BINDER
your best fired says his grandmother is on the floor and asks about her case. what do
you do? - ANSWER-you can't tell him anything
a myocardial infarction, heart attack, causes a loss a blood supply to some part of the
heart and possibly some long lasting cardiac damage. name at least 3 symptoms of a
heart attack - ANSWER--severe retrosternal pain
-pain in left arm and/or jaw
-dyspnea
-diaphoresis (Sweating)
name the 5 components that make up the patient care team - ANSWER--effective
communication
-patient-centered focus
-common goal
-understanding roles
-confidence in team members
1. Allied Health Positions
2. Nursing
3. Physician
4. Volunteer
5. The Patient
what do you call the pressure of blood against the artery walls between heartbeats,
when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood? - ANSWER-blood pressure
systolic vs diastolic pressure - ANSWER-systolic: the greatest force exerted a/g the
walls of the arteries by blood pumped from the heart during contraction
diastolic: the least force exerted against the walls of the arteries by blood when the
heart relaxes
WRITTEN PRACTICAL- 2023 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does P.R.N mean? - ANSWER-Pro Re Nata: administer as needed
What does BM mean? - ANSWER-bowel movement
What does TKO mean? - ANSWER-to keep open; order to keep just enough flow
through iv to keep vein open
What does CBC mean? - ANSWER-complete blood count; percent of each cell type
What does NPO mean? - ANSWER-nothing by mouth
What does PO mean? - ANSWER-administer by mouth
What does PR mean? - ANSWER-per rectum: administer rectally
Under what conditions are health scholars allowed to dispense medication - ANSWER-
never
what 2 things must you do when you are going to miss a shift - ANSWER-if it is >48
hours, you just need to email the department coordinator.
<48 hours,
1. call the floor at beginning of shift and speak with charge nurse either 15 minutes
BEFORE SHIFT or 15 minutes AFTER SHIFT STARTED to make sure that the
message is delivered. If charge nurse is unavailable, take down the name of the person
you spoke to.
2. email the department coordinator
what do code blue, silver, red, orange, yellow, pink, and gray mean? - ANSWER-blue:
adult medical emergency; cardiac arrest
silver: person with weapon or hostage situation
yellow: bomb threat
pink: child abduction
red: fire
orange: hazardous materials spill
gray: combative or disruptive person is confronting staff (notify sarah/incident)
name 4 different types of personal protective equipment (ppe) that you could use while
interning at the hospital - ANSWER--gown
,-glove
-mask
-goggles
-face masks
what are 5 ways of identifying a patient before transport (in no particular order)? -
ANSWER-1. patient's nurse
2. main nurses' station whiteboard
3. open-ended question
4. patient's wristband
5. patient's chart (we're not allowed to see this)
when applying for a leave of absence, when should health scholars submit their
request? - ANSWER-at least 14 days prior to the intended start date of the leave
name 4 out of 6 signs of fainting - ANSWER-hot, dizzy, clammy, loss of hearing, loss of
vision, nausea
name 5 arteries in the body where a pulse can be measured - ANSWER-carotid,
brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis, radial
what is the central premise of universal health precautions - ANSWER-
everything/everyone is infected
assume infected
what is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult - ANSWER-60-100 beats per min
5 areas to measure temperature
normal temp is? - ANSWER-oral, axillary, tympanic, rectal, temporal
normal temp is 98.6F
what is the time frame given to health scholars to sign up for all shifts for the upcoming
month - ANSWER-First ten days of the month 1-10 shift preference for the next month
On the 15th, a link to calendar goes out by the DC
15-25, participants may reschedule via email
25-31, participants may add additional shifts via email until the end of month
1 of new month: calendar is finalized and participants may add more shifts via email
according to the center for disease control (cdc), what is the best way to prevent the
spreading of nosocomial infection? - ANSWER--must wear mask when out of the room
-cannot have fresh flowers or fruit
-needs a clean environment
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital - ANSWER-4000
,what does PHI stand for and what are three forms of PHI - ANSWER-PHI is protected
health information
three forms of PHI: written, electronic, oral
-name, SSN, address, DOB, family info
where do you palpate the pulse on an infant, child, and adult - ANSWER-radial
name 2 out of 5 general ways to protect privacy - ANSWER--close doors and draw
curtains
-make sure discussions about patient conditions cannot be overheard
-knock before entering rooms
-keep patient records locked and away from public areas
-do not give names or info when visitors ask about patients. direct all inquiries to a staff
member that can help them
what pulmonary condition is defined as decreased air entry caused by permanent
enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? - ANSWER-Emphysema
a homeless man enters the hospital with a fever. he has had a chronic cough for several
months, producing bloody-sputum, and complains of night sweats. chest x-rays (CXR)
reveals cavitation's with air-fluid levels in the apex of his left lung. sputum samples are
acid fast positive but do not stain well with gram staining. what is the infectious disease?
- ANSWER-Tuberculosis
what are the three transmission-based precautions - ANSWER-1. excellent hand
washing
2. personal protective equipment (ppe)
3. environmental controls
what five items does your complete uniform consist of - ANSWER-1. health scholar polo
shirt (tucked in at all times)
2. long khaki pants
3. I.D. badge (must be visible at all times)
4. White, non-canvas shoes with socks
5. Long haired tied back
name two things associated with the normal aging process that geriatric patients are
most at risk for - ANSWER-1. decreased skin integrity
2. depression
3. decreased lung, muscle size, gum tissue, impaired vision, loss of short term memory,
etc
who accredits st johns - ANSWER-the joint commission
what are the national patient safety goals - ANSWER--identify patients correctly
-improve staff communication
, -use medicine safely
-use alarms safely
-prevent infection
-identify patient safety risks
-prevent mistakes in surgery
health scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors should do what - ANSWER-Tell the surveyors that you're
unsure so you will ask staff and come back as soon as possible to tell them
when is your competency checklist due and where do you submit it when it is complete -
ANSWER-due at the end of week 2 of the rotation (try to do it at first shift); must be
completed with an RN only; place completed checklists IN THE FRONT POCKET OF
THE DEPARTMENT BINDER
your best fired says his grandmother is on the floor and asks about her case. what do
you do? - ANSWER-you can't tell him anything
a myocardial infarction, heart attack, causes a loss a blood supply to some part of the
heart and possibly some long lasting cardiac damage. name at least 3 symptoms of a
heart attack - ANSWER--severe retrosternal pain
-pain in left arm and/or jaw
-dyspnea
-diaphoresis (Sweating)
name the 5 components that make up the patient care team - ANSWER--effective
communication
-patient-centered focus
-common goal
-understanding roles
-confidence in team members
1. Allied Health Positions
2. Nursing
3. Physician
4. Volunteer
5. The Patient
what do you call the pressure of blood against the artery walls between heartbeats,
when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood? - ANSWER-blood pressure
systolic vs diastolic pressure - ANSWER-systolic: the greatest force exerted a/g the
walls of the arteries by blood pumped from the heart during contraction
diastolic: the least force exerted against the walls of the arteries by blood when the
heart relaxes
