The Health Assistant Module Test

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Which patients should be considered infectious?

All patients should be considered infectious

Which step of the nursing process involves collecting informant communicating with other team problems?

Assessment

What is a nurse assistant's most important tasks?

Collect and reporting information through observing the patient's condition

What should a health care worker do if the solution to a problem requires a task that is outside of the scope of practice?

Consult the supervisor

Which of the following is true of nursing care delivery models?

Delivery models aim to conserve costs without sacrificing the quality of care.

Which of the following is the purpose of HIPAA?

Ensure that a patient's medical information is private

What is offered to employees who have been determined to be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Free Hepatitis B vaccination

Why is verbal communication often the most effective way to communicate?

It allows for instant feedback, clarity, and understanding.

What is one of the most important guidelines to providing a safe environment in a health care facility?

Know the surroundings

Which of the following is an important example of the interdependence of health team member?

Lab tests done by diagnostic members are interpreted by medical members and the treatment plan is carried out by nursing members.

Which of the following terms describes an employee's position within the health care team and identifies to whom the employee should go if there is a problem?

Lines of authority

What are the two most common assistant-level jobs?

Nurse and medical assistants

What type of training is common for assistants and aides?

On-the-job or one year of classroom training

Which of the following is true of the Residents' Bill of Right?

Promotes independence and self determination

Which of the following is true of nursing team members?

RNs and LPNs have more training than a nurse assistant

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) included which of the following regulations?

Residents' Bill of Rights

What is the best way to dispose of confidential information in a health care facility?

Shred it

Which of the following is a subjective observation?

The patient says he is in a lot of pain.

What can a health care worker do to ensure that a patient understands medical information?

Use appropriate lay terms.

What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?

Wash your hands

Which of the following is considered a civil right?

freedom of religion

Which of the following may be considered an exception to the need for informed consent?

Performing CPR on an unconscious patient

What is a list of written statements describing proper conduct for a group of people?

code of ethics

Which of the following is information that is shared within a protected relationship?

privileged communication

How should health care workers behave during interactions with patients and co-workers?

professionally

In verbal communication, how is emotion expressed?

tone of voice


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