MANDATORY ASSESSMENTS PARTS I, II
&III COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
Part I
Under the Safe Medical Devices Act, your responsibility as
a healthcare worker is to:
a. Return the device to the company vendor
b. Remove the suspected device from service
c. Clean the device in question
d. Immediately throw away any disposable and reusable
equipment, accessories, and packaging related to the
incident Correct Answer b. Remove the suspected device
from service
Which of the following would be considered part of a
healthcare worker's role in the event of an emergency
involving a biologic or chemical exposure?
a. Recognizing an illness or injury as potentially resulting
from exposure to a biologic, chemical, or radiologic agent
b. Instituting appropriate steps to limit the spread of an
infection
c. Reporting identified cases or events to the public health
system
,d. All of the above Correct Answer d. All of the above
Under HIPAA, patients have the right to do all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. Alter their medical records themselves
b. Request their medical records
c. Know the identities of those who have accessed their
medical records
d. Inspect their medical records Correct Answer a. Alter
their medical records themselves
Which of the following is true about chemical exposure?
a. Exposure to hazardous chemicals cannot affect existing
medical conditions
b. Effects of chemical exposure can take years to develop
c. It is impossible to ingest hazardous chemicals by
smoking
d. Health hazards caused by chemicals can affect only the
eyes, skin, and mucous membranes Correct Answer b.
Effects of chemical exposure can take years to develop
The activity that puts the most continuous pressure on the
lumbar region of your lower back is:
a. Standing
b. Pushing
c. Lifting
d. Sitting Correct Answer d. Sitting
,Which of the following could compromise a patient's
Protected Health Information (PHI)?
a. Using a computer with an encrypted (protected) hard
drive
b. Using a computer with a secured network
c. Putting printed records that are no longer needed into
the trash
d. Two caregivers speaking one-on-one in a private area
Correct Answer c. Putting printed records that are no
longer needed into the trash
It is a requirement under HIPAA that:
a. All patients have a secret code number to remain
anonymous
b. All patients receive a copy of their health record before
discharge
c. All patients are informed to turn cell phones off to
protect their identity
d. All patients receive a copy of a healthcare
organization's Notice of Privacy Practices Correct Answer
d. All patients receive a copy of a healthcare
organization's Notice of Privacy Practices
According to labeling guidelines, only two "Signal Words"
can appear on a label. One is Danger and the other is:
a. Warning
b. Toxic
c. Explosive
, d. Flammable Correct Answer a. Warning
In the event of a fire, you should never:
a. Close doors in the immediate area of the fire
b. Place a blanket under a door
c. Pick up and run with burning articles
d. Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment Correct
Answer c. Pick up and run with burning articles
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS), formerly called MSDS,
provides details on:
a. Chemical and physical dangers
b. Safety procedures
c. Emergency response techniques
d. All of the above Correct Answer d. All of the above
When moving a patient, what should you always avoid
doing?
a. Twisting your body
b. Keeping your abdominal muscles contracted
c. Pivoting on the balls of your feet
d. Pushing up from your knees Correct Answer a. Twisting
your body
Which of the following statements regarding sharps is
correct?
a. Never bend or break needles after use