Review

Question 1

When a patient is experiencing tachypnea the patient is breathing is more than

Answer 1

20 breaths per minute

Question 2

Which of the following lab values is the best indicator of kidney function ?

Answer 2

Creatinine

Question 3

Which of the following routes and methods is rarely used to monitor the body temp of an adult patient ?

Answer 3

Disposable thermometer applied to the forehead

Question 4

When you have drained a urinary collection bag, what tasks remain to be completed?

Answer 4

Measure the urine and empty the measuring container
Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene
Chart the amount of urine

Question 5

Which set of transmission based precautions is used for patients with multidrug resistant wound infections?

Answer 5

Contact precautions

Question 6

The current CDC recommendation for isolating patients with known infections is called

Answer 6

Transmission based

Question 7

Which of the following describes the proper procedure for disposal of a safety needle and syringe following use?

Answer 7

Retract needle
Do not remove from syringe
Dispose of syringe in sharps container

Question 8

Precautions for the compromised patient may include

Answer 8

Cleaning equipment before entering the room
Hand hygiene before entering the room
The use of masks, gowns, and sometimes gloves

Question 9

Which of the following items are not an essential part of a spill kit?

Answer 9

Rags and sponges

Question 10

If there is a fire in your immediate area, the first thing you do is

Answer 10

Evacuate the area

Question 11

In the language of body mechanics the base of support refers to

Answer 11

A line between the point of contact with a horizontal surface

Question 12

In the United States, a patients right to communicate effectively in healthcare situations, regardless of language barriers is guaranteed by

Answer 12

Federal law

Question 13

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to deal with an uncooperative toddler?

Answer 13

Insist that the parent enforce cooperation

Question 14

When confidential patient information is to be transmitted by fax, it should be

Answer 14

Preceded with a phone call to the recipient

Question 15

A patient of color arrives for a GI series in a bright flowing gown and turban. You wish to be empathetic, so your first question may be

Answer 15

Have you had this procedure done before >

Question 16

Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar is 86 years old and a bit confused. She is most likely to respond appropriately if you address her as.

Answer 16

Mrs. Dunbar

Question 17

Which of the following are involved in the cycle of infection ?
Pathogen
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host

Answer 17

All of the above (1,2,3)

Question 18

You are required to use two identifiers to ensure accuracy of pt identification. Which 2 methods are acceptable ?

Answer 18

Check the pt wrist band and ask the patient to state their name and DOB

Question 19

When 2 persons are assisting a pt to move from a stretcher onto a bed, they should position themselves so that

Answer 19

Both are on the far side of the bed

Question 20

In a slide board transfer, the pt is helped to

Answer 20

Lie directly on the board and then slide across the stretcher

Question 21

The first step you should follow in assisting a patient from a wheelchair to the xray table is to

Answer 21

Position the wheelchair parallel to the table and lock the breaks

Question 22

What is the supine movement for a patient with back injuries?

Answer 22

Lateral recumbent

Question 23

What medications cause respiratory depression ?

Answer 23

Opiods and opiates

Question 24

What is gives sublingually for angina pectoris ?

Answer 24

Nitroglycerine

Question 25

An adverse reaction because of other medication that the patient is taking

Answer 25

Synergistic