NHA Prac. Three

How should rescue breaths be given to patients during CPR?

Use a CPR shield

In which type of testing is a patient's name recorded with the test result?

Confidential

Which is a dry cold application?

Ice bag

____________________ is the social standing or class of an individual or group.

Socioeconomic status

Which of the following is NOT a method of nonverbal communication?

Lay terms

Medical records cannot be used as legal evidence to support a victim's claim of abuse.

False

Which of the following is NOT true of fractures?

All fractures cause an open wound when the bone breaks.

Which of the following is NOT standard practice for a patient with chickenpox?

Maintain a room temperature of 90 degrees.

How should a sterile package be handled?

Open with ungloved hands, but be careful not to touch the inside of the package

Which of these cavities contains the stomach?

Abdominal

Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting human health and the environment?

EPA

Which of the following is true of chair positioning?

A transfer belt should be used in the two-person method.

What type of ECG artifact is caused by muscle movement, such as shivering?

Somatic tremor

If ECG artifacts are seen on Leads I and II, what is the likely source of interference?

Right arm electrode

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

Code of ethics

Which of the following is true of enemas?

Encourage the patient to take deep breaths through the mouth to help them relax.

What must you do if the connection end of the catheter accidentally touches the bed?

Wipe the tube with an antiseptic wipe and then plug the tube.

What test do physicians most often order for a more accurate measure of the patient's red blood cell volume?

H & H test

If a fingerstick collection tube does not have an indicator mark, how full should it be filled?

3/4

What is the most common method for drawing venous blood?

Vacuum tube

How does CLIA rank tests?

According to the risk factors of incorrect results

Milky urine may indicate the presence of ____.

lipids

When should hands be washed when you will be wearing personal protective equipment?

Before donning and after removing equipment

What should be done when a sharps container is full?

Get a new puncture-proof container to dispose of sharps

For eating, a health care worker opens containers and packages, puts condiments on food, cuts food, and opens the napkin. What type of activities of daily living (ADL) training is this an example of?

Setup

Which of the following is a way to help patients be as independent as possible?

Help a patient with a task only if assistance is needed.

What is an orthotic device?

A device that is applied externally to a body part to support or control movement

What type of medication is used to treat anorexia nervosa?

There is no medication that is used to treat anorexia

Intense pleasure, calm, high, and heightened senses are all possible effects of ________________.

intoxication

What impacts how we interact with, provide opportunities for, and help support patients with behavioral health issues?

Beliefs and attitudes

Which of the following is true of communication barriers?

When people are preoccupied with their own problems, they can miss much of the message coming from another person.

What does being sensitive to boundaries mean?

The ability to recognize the emotional and physical limits of others.

Which of the following is a good way to respond to constructive criticism?

Show appreciation

Which of the following are actions that could cost you the trust of your patient?

All of the above

What often prevents men from reporting domestic violence?

Pride

Identify the issue associated with domestic violence against pregnant women:

Delayed prenatal care

What does FAST stand for?

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

Which heat-induced condition includes pale, clammy skin and excessive perspiration?

Heat exhaustion

Redness, oozing pus and a fever can indicate what?

A wound has become infected.

A triangular bandage is often used on which part of the body?

Head

Which age group is at an increased risk of osteoporosis?

60 years of age and above

Which of the following is NOT true of intellectual development in adolescence?

Not intellectually able to make wise decisions

Which of the following requires special attention from caregivers in the early childhood stage?

Proper nutrition

What is a terminal illness?

Incurable disease that results in death

What should be done with juice that a patient in isolation did not drink?

Poured down the sink in the patient's room

How must you label an autoclave package?

Items contained, the date of sterilization, and your initials

How does a pathogen get spread from one person to another person?

Through a mode of transmission

In the healthcare industry, what is HIT?

The application of technology for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information

The HITECH Act outlines the development and _______________ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field.

implementation

Which group provides care such as emergency care, outpatient surgery and hospital stays?

Healthcare Facility

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take unpaid leave for which of the following reasons?

To recover from the birth of a child

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

Shred it.

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

Privileged communication

What are legal documents that allow people to state what medical treatments they want or do not want in the event that they are unable to make decisions or communicate?

Advance directives

Which of these planes is known as the midline and divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Midsagittal

Which of these cavities contains the brain?

Cranial

Which of these cavities contains the eye structures?

Orbital

Which of the following is an example of a time management tool?

Daily planner

What is a step you can take to manage meeting time?

Ask for help managing time

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

Professionally

If you develop and implement a solution to a problem, but discover your strategy did not work. What should you do next?

Evaluate the results and create a new solution.

At what angle should you hold utensils while feeding patients at mealtime?

90-degree angle

How often should high traffic areas in a health care facility be cleaned?

Daily

In what type of setting should a health care worker interview a victim of an accident?

In a private, confidential setting

Which of the following is a sign of cyanosis?

Skin and lips turn bluish in color

How is respiration measured?

The number of breaths per minute

In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following?

Head circumference

While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of?

The volume and rhythm of the pulse

What may patients hold on to for support during a wheelchair to vehicle transfer?

Dashboard

Which muscles are the strongest in your body?

Leg muscles

Where should a patient's feet be placed while in a wheelchair?

On the footrests

In the logrolling procedure, what piece of equipment is needed to turn the patient in one swift motion?

Draw sheet

Which of the following is true of foot care?

Observe the feet for abnormalities, such as corns or calluses.

Which of the following is the correct technique for making an occupied bed?

Strip one side of the bed only and immediately make that side of the bed.

Which of the following is true of providing special oral care to unconscious and completely dependent patients?

Never give water or mouthwash to these patients.

How should safety razors be thrown away?

Dropped into a sharps container

Ms. Glenn says she is not in pain. What clues might support or refute that Ms. Glenn is not in pain?

The patient's body language and behavior

Any condition that causes the heart to function abnormally is called what?

Cardiac compromise

Which of these arrhythmias will result in death without immediate treatment?

Ventricular Fibrillation

In verbal communication, how is emotion expressed?

Tone of voice

Which of the following is a subjective observation?

The patient says he is in a lot of pain.

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

For which type of training is it important for assistants to urge patients to eat foods high in fiber?

Bowel training

How many milliliters are equal to 1 ounce?

30 mL

At the end of breakfast, you notice that Rhonda did not drink any of her milk. She says she does not like milk because it upsets her stomach. What should you do?

Ask Rhonda if she would like a different beverage, and then check with the dietary department.

What is the purpose of measuring erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

To determine the degree of inflammation in the body

Which of the following is NOT true about PKU tests?

Puncture the center of the infant's heel.

What are the two principles of behavior modification?

Reward positive behavior. Redirect negative behavior.

Why should health care workers never argue or debate with a mentally distressed patient?

Because mentally ill patients are often not able to think logically

As a result of a brain injury, a patient cannot speak or understand language. What is the term for this impairment?

Aphasia

Which of the following is an appropriate time reference for young children?

Before bed

What type of tests may assistants perform?

CLIA-waived test

What is mucus that forms in the bronchial tubes during a respiratory infection?

Sputum

How much urine should be collected for a routine adult urine specimen?

120 mL

How should additional surgical instruments and supplies be arranged on the counter?

In order of use

What is used to track the tasks that need to be completed before surgery?

Preoperative checklist

Which of the following is a compressive garment that is applied to the abdomen, chest, or perineal area?

A binder

Which of the following is true?

You should only answer questions that you are qualified to answer.

Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?

Handwashing