Health Science II Exam Review

Which principle of the chain of infection is demonstrated by Whitney's opportunistic infection?

• Portal of entry
• Portal of exit
• Susceptible host
• Reservoir

Which lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?

• Aerobic
• Anerobic
• Non-pathogens
• Pathogens

Which is an example of diagnostic service?

• Administering medication
• Ambulation TID 
• Oxygen therapy
• Strep test

Which vital signs need to be reported to a supervisor?

• T- 100, P- 60, R- 18, BP- 138/90
• T- 102.4, P- 104, R- 22, BP- 140/88
• T- 97.6 (AX), P- 92,  R- 20, BP- 100/60
• T- 99.2 (R), P- 84, R- 12, BP- 110/70

Mrs. Hancock, a patient, calls the doctor's office asking to speak immediately to the nurse, Susie. How should the receptionist respond?

• "Mrs. Hancock, you know you cannot insist on talking to Susie every time you call. I will tell her you called."
• "Mrs. Hancock, is this an emergency? Susie is not available, but I can take a message. She will call you back at her earliest convenience."
• "Mrs. Hancock, Susie is in the room with Mr. Roberts. When she finishes checking the rash on his leg, I will ask her to call you." 
• "Mrs. Hancock, you seem upset. Tell me what is wrong, and I will go see if Susie can take this call right now."

A patient is only drinking water and having broth after surgery. Which abbreviation will be used to document this dietary restriction?

• cl liq
• NPO
• pc
• po

A health informatics professional who reviews patient records for malpractice and negligence cases would be employed by a(n)

• Attorney
• clinic
• hospial
• physician's office

When the patient misses his appointment, the doctor's office may choose to:

• take the patient out of the active patient files
• bill the patient for the missed visit
• block the patient from scheduling another appointment
• post a 'no whow" list on the front office window

What would a healthcare professional do before each skill check-off of aseptic technique

• disinfect their hands
• sterilize their hands
• vaccinate their hands
• wash their hands

A patient is isolated because of staphylococci.  Which PPE will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?

• goggles
• gowns
• gloves
• mask