Introduction to HAMS Exam Review - Part 2

The friction caused by rubbing hands and fingers together is a desirable part of proper hand washing.

• True

• False

Always check the patient's identification wristband and ask the patient's name before carrying out any procedures.

• True

• False

In a fire emergency, which step should not be followed?

• Follow facility evacuation plans.

• Run through the halls shouting "Code Blue!".

• Know how to operate fire extinguishers.

• Keep areas uncluttered and free of debris.

Antibiotic resistance can be caused by _____.

• Not taking the full prescription of antibiotics

• Prescribing antibiotics when not needed

• Antibacterials contained in cleaning products

• All answers are correct.

The acronym PASS stands for _____.

• Pinch, aim, spray, stop

• Pull, aim, sweep, spray

• Pin, aim, shake, squeeze

• Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

It takes at least _____ seconds to wash your hands properly.

• 25

• 30

• 20

• 15

Adduction refers to "limb movement away from the body".

• True

• False

The correct abbreviation for calcium is "cm".

• True

• False

NPO means "nothing by mouth".

• True

• False

The transverse plane divides the body into right and left sides.

• True

• False