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HEALTHSTREAM FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 – 120 UPDATED
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS, 100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. What is the primary goal of HealthStream training in healthcare
organizations?
A. To increase hospital profits
B. To ensure compliance, patient safety, and staff competency
C. To reduce staff working hours
D. To replace face-to-face education
Answer: B
Explanation: HealthStream’s goal is to improve compliance, competency,
and patient care quality, not just reduce costs or hours.
2. Which of the following is a key component of HIPAA compliance?
A. Sharing patient information freely among staff
B. Accessing records only when necessary for job duties
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C. Storing passwords on sticky notes for quick access
D. Allowing family members to request information without consent
Answer: B
Explanation: HIPAA restricts access to patient information to those with a
need-to-know basis.
3. What is the correct first step when encountering an unresponsive
patient?
A. Call for help and activate emergency response
B. Begin chest compressions immediately
C. Check blood pressure with a cuff
D. Document the event in the chart
Answer: A
Explanation: Always call for help and activate emergency response before
starting resuscitation.
4. Hand hygiene is recommended to be performed for at least how long
with soap and water?
A. 10 seconds
B. 20 seconds
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C. 1 minute
D. 5 seconds
Answer: B
Explanation: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20
seconds.
5. Which fire extinguisher type is most appropriate for an electrical fire
in a hospital?
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D
Answer: C
Explanation: Type C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires.
6. In the RACE acronym for fire safety, “R” stands for:
A. Rescue
B. Report
C. Respond
D. Remove oxygen
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Answer: A
Explanation: RACE = Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.
7. What is the correct response if a patient falls in the hallway?
A. Pick them up immediately
B. Check for injuries before moving them and call for assistance
C. Scold them for walking without help
D. Document only without reporting
Answer: B
Explanation: Ensure safety by assessing injuries first and seeking
assistance.
8. A nurse finds a medication error before giving the drug. The correct
action is to:
A. Ignore it since it was caught early
B. Report the near miss per facility policy
C. Only tell the pharmacist
D. Give the drug anyway
Answer: B
Explanation: Near misses must be reported for safety improvement.
HEALTHSTREAM FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 – 120 UPDATED
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS, 100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. What is the primary goal of HealthStream training in healthcare
organizations?
A. To increase hospital profits
B. To ensure compliance, patient safety, and staff competency
C. To reduce staff working hours
D. To replace face-to-face education
Answer: B
Explanation: HealthStream’s goal is to improve compliance, competency,
and patient care quality, not just reduce costs or hours.
2. Which of the following is a key component of HIPAA compliance?
A. Sharing patient information freely among staff
B. Accessing records only when necessary for job duties
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C. Storing passwords on sticky notes for quick access
D. Allowing family members to request information without consent
Answer: B
Explanation: HIPAA restricts access to patient information to those with a
need-to-know basis.
3. What is the correct first step when encountering an unresponsive
patient?
A. Call for help and activate emergency response
B. Begin chest compressions immediately
C. Check blood pressure with a cuff
D. Document the event in the chart
Answer: A
Explanation: Always call for help and activate emergency response before
starting resuscitation.
4. Hand hygiene is recommended to be performed for at least how long
with soap and water?
A. 10 seconds
B. 20 seconds
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C. 1 minute
D. 5 seconds
Answer: B
Explanation: The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20
seconds.
5. Which fire extinguisher type is most appropriate for an electrical fire
in a hospital?
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D
Answer: C
Explanation: Type C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires.
6. In the RACE acronym for fire safety, “R” stands for:
A. Rescue
B. Report
C. Respond
D. Remove oxygen
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Answer: A
Explanation: RACE = Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.
7. What is the correct response if a patient falls in the hallway?
A. Pick them up immediately
B. Check for injuries before moving them and call for assistance
C. Scold them for walking without help
D. Document only without reporting
Answer: B
Explanation: Ensure safety by assessing injuries first and seeking
assistance.
8. A nurse finds a medication error before giving the drug. The correct
action is to:
A. Ignore it since it was caught early
B. Report the near miss per facility policy
C. Only tell the pharmacist
D. Give the drug anyway
Answer: B
Explanation: Near misses must be reported for safety improvement.
