Health TEST 2
On the refill instructions of a prescription, what does NR stand for?
No refills
Always bend at your ____.
hips and knees
A patient had two speech therapy sessions this week. The first was 45 minutes and the second was 35 minutes. How much time did the patient spend in therapy this week?
1 hour, 20 minutes
A meeting lasted from 11:15 AM until 1:00 PM. How long was the meeting?
1 hour, 45 minutes
What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
100°
What is 2:30 PM in military time?
1430
What is 5:00 PM in military time?
1700
A patient weighs 154 pounds. She must receive medication in the amount of 25 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should she take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
1750 mg per day
Which of the following proportions is parallel?
2 g : 1 capsule :: 10 g : X capsules
An appointment lasted from 2:30 PM until 5:15 PM. How long was the appointment?
2 hours, 45 minutes
A healthcare worker is asked to infuse 1000 milliliters of medication into a patient over a period of 12 hours, using a 15-drip set. What is the drip rate? Use the equation Drip Rate = Milliliters of Fluid x Drip Set / Minutes of Infusion.
20.8 drops per minute
What is the boiling point on the Fahrenheit scale?
212°
A patient weighs 176 pounds. He must receive medication in the amount of 30 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should he take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
2400 mg per day
A healthcare worker is asked to infuse 500 milliliters of medication into a patient over a period of 5 hours, using a 15-drip set. What is the drip rate? Use the equation Drip Rate = Milliliters of Fluid x Drip Set / Minutes of Infusion.
25 drops per minute
A patient must take 50 milligrams of liquid medication. If 0.5 milliliters of medication contains 1 milligram of medication, how many milliliters of medication should the patient take?
25 mL
What is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
32°
How long does it typically take for symptoms of foodborne illness to occur?
4 to 48 hours
A patient must take 300 milligrams of medication at lunch. The medication is available in capsules of 60 milligrams each. How many capsules should the patient take?
5 capsules
At what angle should you hold utensils while feeding patients at mealtime?
90-degree angle
On a TPR graph, what will be shown for a temperature taken orally?
A plain dot
What is a regulation?
A rule made and maintained by an authority
Which of the following are internal factors that affect patient safety?
All of the above
Which of the following pieces of equipment can help a patient use his or her body correctly?
All of the above
Which of the following situations is best handled by the Fowler's bed position?
An older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems.
Meredith needs to transfer Mr. Grey to a wheelchair and take him to therapy. After putting on the transfer belt, Meredith realizes that Mr. Grey is too heavy for her to lift alone. What should she do next?
Ask another healthcare worker for help.
How should the bed be positioned when preparing to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair?
At lowest position with the head at least at a 45-degree angle
What is the most common type of injury experienced by healthcare workers?
Back injury
Why would a patient need to be in the Prone position?
Back treatment or examination
When should hands be washed when you will be wearing personal protective equipment?
Before donning and after removing equipment
During a patient transfer from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
Beside the bed and against the wall
HIV and Hepatitis are transmitted through what modes?
Blood and sexual contact
Which of the following is NOT an example of output?
Blood platelet IV
A medication's trade name is that same as which of the following?
Brand name
What is the best way to push an object?
By leaning into the object with your body weight
Parenteral medication is often administered through which of the following routes?
By syringe
How can you confine a fire to an area?
Close doors and windows.
In which type of testing is a patient's name recorded with the test result?
Confidential
What should you do if your patient cannot use utensils?
Cut up the food in finger size pieces.
How often should high traffic areas in a healthcare facility be cleaned?
Daily
On a prescription, what is the Sig?
Directions for taking the medication
James has just finished a procedure with a patient. What should he do with the disposable gown he is wearing?
Dispose of it in a biohazardous waste container
Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting human health and the environment?
EPA
What is the study of promoting the safety of a person by adapting the environment and preventing injury?
Ergonomics
Jerry has greeted and identified his patient. Now he needs to change the dressing on a wound. What should he do next?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
In what document does a facility describe the measures being taken to reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens at the facility?
Exposure Control Plan
Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting and advancing public health?
FDA
When greeting a patient, you should first address any concerns they may have.
False
Which of the following describes safety?
Focuses on avoiding negative outcomes, such as injury
Which of the following describes quality?
Focuses on efficient, effective, purposeful care in a timely manner
What is a sickness that results from eating a food that is infected with bacteria?
Foodborne illness
What should be done when a sharps container is full?
Get a new puncture-proof container to dispose of sharps
What type of personal protective equipment should you use when helping a patient with a small cut that is not bleeding?
Gloves
What type of personal protective equipment should you wear when helping a patient who has been shot in the thigh?
Gloves, mask, eyewear and a gown
How is output measured?
Graduated containers or bags
Why should your feet be shoulder-width apart when lifting?
Helps you maintain balance
Which one of the following bloodborne pathogens is the most infectious?
Hepatitis B
When should an incident be reported and to whom?
Immediately to a supervisor
In what type of setting should a healthcare worker interview a victim of an accident?
In a private, confidential setting
Where should evacuation plans be posted?
In plain sight, on every floor in every wing of the facility
How should employees and patients move their feet when preparing to move in a different direction?
In short pivots until they point in the direction they want to travel
Which of the following is NOT a safe way to prepare foods?
Keep raw and cooked meat together to prolong freshness.
What should a healthcare worker do before entering a patient's room?
Knock and ask for permission to enter.
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent foodborne illness?
Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours
Which muscles are the strongest in your body?
Leg muscles
Being legally responsible for causing harm is:
Liability
Dominic needs some bleach to clean up a spill. He finds a bottle of cleaning solution, but there is no label on it. What should he do?
Look for a bottle with a label.
What should a healthcare worker do first if a patient starts falling?
Lower patient to closest flat surface.
____________________ is when a licensed professional fails to provide services per the standards set by the governing body, subsequently causing harm to the patient:
Medical malpractice
Failure to take reasonable care of steps to prevent loss or injury to another person is:
Medical negligence
What is the mathematical equation for determining drip rate?
Milliliters of Fluid × Drip Set ÷ Minutes of Infusion
Which two pieces of information should be used to identify a patient?
Name and birth date
Infectious materials include blood and bodily fluids, tissue and cell specimens, mucous membranes, and what?
Non-intact skin
What type of gloves are used for most medical assistant tasks?
Non-sterile
Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing safety standards in the workplace?
OSHA
Which of the following is true of intake?
Oral intake may need to be estimated
For whom is proper body mechanics especially useful?
Patients in rehab and geriatric patients adapting to limitations
Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?
Pear slices
What is body mechanics?
Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
On a TPR graph, what does PO stand for?
Postoperative
Which of the following must be included in an exposure control plan?
Procedure to follow after an exposure incident
What is one of the responsibilities of healthcare regulatory agencies?
Providing information about industry change
Which of the following acronyms can help you remember what steps to take if a fire should occur in your facility?
RACE
What should a healthcare worker do immediately after a safety violation occurs?
Report it to the supervisor.
Which symbol usually precedes medication instruction on a prescription?q
Rx
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following are benefits of maintaining proper body mechanics?
Saves energy
Which one of the following would be considered an exposure incident?
Sticking your hand with a suture needle while stitching a wound.
In what position is a patient lying on the back?
Supine
Which of the following can result in a false-negative HIV test result?
Testing before seroconversion occurs
Where should you point the nozzle of a fire extinguisher when you are putting out a fire?
The base of the fire
Which of the following is true of an intake and output chart?
The daily intake should be almost the same and the daily output.
What caution is written on all prescription medication labels?
The medication should not be dispensed without a prescription.
On a medication label, what is the NDC?
The national code that identifies the drug
What is drip set?
The number of drops it takes to equal 1 milliliter
Why should you not open a window for ventilation during a fire?
The oxygen will feed the fire.
What do unprotected sex, having multiple sexual partners, and intravenous drug use have in common?
They are high-risk activities that put you at risk of infection.
Which health care employees are eligible for free Hepatitis B vaccination?
Those at risk of exposure to blood or bodily fluid
What is the purpose of safety data sheets?
To list information such as precautions and possible hazards of a chemical
Why are intake and output charts important?
To prevent dehydration or over-hydration
Why must proper technique be followed for a patient transfer?
To prevent injury
What is the purpose of a sharps injury log?
To record details of all exposure incidents that involve a sharp
Two major aspects of health care that employees are responsible for are: 1) keeping patients and themselves safe and 2) providing the proper quality of care.
True
How are contaminated gloves removed?
Turn inside out while removing and do not touch skin with outside of glove.
How should rescue breaths be given to patients during CPR?
Use a CPR shield
Which of the following is NOT true of fire safety?
Use an elevator to evacuate patients who cannot walk.
There is a fire on the second floor of the Community Rehabilitation Center. Camilla is trying to lead her patients to safety, but the primary exit is blocked by fire. What should Camilla try next?
Use the secondary exit.
What is the purpose of a TPR graph?
Visual diagram of patient vital signs
Which of the following is NOT information found on the SDS?
What year a chemical was discovered
Which of the following is NOT true about cleaning?
Wipe spills immediately, but wait several hours to disinfect the surface.
Symptoms of foodborne illness resemble ____.
the flu
