WorksheetsNational Health Science Assessment
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of the following accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
irregular and weak
60/min and thready
deep and regular
stron and 80/min
An autoclave kills pathogens, viruses and spores using
a mixture of gas and chemicals
radiation
steam under pressure
dry heat
What should a healthcare worker do FIRST when assisting a client into a wheelchair?
prepare the lap belt
lock the brakes on the wheelchair
adjust the footrests to a comfortable position
raise the bed to the wheelchair level
Which structure is labeled with C
pharynx
nasal cavity
right lung
trachea
Which structure is labeled with B
pharynx
nasal cavity
larynx
left lung
Which structure is labeled with A?
pharynx
trachea
left bronchi
right lung
Which structure is labeled with D?
pharynx
left bronchi
right lung
larynx
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5" long if the physician puts one suture every 2 cm (1in-2.5 cm)
4
6
8
10
In which of the following situations would an incident report be completed?
a patient complains about the hospital food
a client asks to speak to his lawyer
a patient is found lying on the floor
a disagreement with a colleague over a client
A client has an advanced directive that states he/she does not wish to be resuscitated in case of emergency. The nursing assistant does not agree with this decision. What should be done if the client goes into cardiac arrest?
ask the family for their decision in this situation
encourage the client to find a new healthcare provider
notify the supervisor and refrain from administering CPR
begin CPR as the client is unable to currently voice their request
What health care professional works in the medical laboratory service area?
transcriptionist
respiratory therapist
phlebotomist
cardiovascular technologist
A client is not making eye contact and is speaking too softly to understand. You should:
face the client and speak clearly
try again later when the client feels better
tell the client to speak louder
ask the client to look at you
Which of these is not an anatomical movement?
flexion
prone
opposition
circumduction
Which of these is not an anatomical direction?
medial
prone
anterior
flexion
When saving a document or a spreadsheet that may contain confidential patient information, you should
also have a backup copy on a personal flash drive in case something gets lost
use an online cloud service to store data so that you can access it in other locations
save items directly to the computer's hard drive
only use approved and secure storage methods and software
What is the best way a healthcare worker can be sure that a patient clearly understands directions?
ask the patient if he/she has any questions
trust that the directions are understoon
ask the patient to repeat the directions
ask whether the patient understands
Kathy works at a long-term care facility. On her last evaluation, she received a below average rating on "willingness to learn". What could she do to improve?
report co-workers who complain about work to the administrator
ask co-workers to help her when lifting a heavy patient
volunteer to work overtime and on holidays
attend a workshop on caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease
Most healthcare facilities permit male employees to wear what type of jewelry when providing patient care?
charm bracelet
small pierced earrings
body jewelry
tongue-piercing jewelry
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for personality, reasoning, planning, parts of speech, emotions and problem solving?
occipital
frontal
parietal
temporal
Which of the following brain lobes is responsible for perception of touch stimuli, movement, orientation, and recognition
frontal
parietal
temporal
occipital
Which of the following brain lobes is responsible for perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory and speech?
occipital
temporal
parietal
frontal
Which of the following brain lobes is responsible for visual processing?
frontal
parietal
temporal
occipital
Platelets are distinguished by which of the following characteristics or traits?
single nucleated cells that make up more than 40-50% of the total blood volume
specialized cells that seek out, identify, and bind to alien protein on bacteria and viruses
contain sugars, salts and fats. Supplies nourishment and removes waste products.
non-nucleated cell fragments that plug ruptured vessels and release coagulating chemicals
A patient with a terminal illness wants to die and begs the doctor to stop his heart medication. When following the Hippocratic Oath, the doctor would:
withhold the medication as requested by the patient
give an overdose of the medication to halt the patient's suffering
get a second opinion to determine if the medication order can be stopped
continue the medication to preserve life whenever possible
Which part of the body is affected by Leukemia
large intestine
bones
skin
blood
Which part of the body is affected by Hepatitis?
liver
blood
eye
skin
Which part of the body is affected by Glaucoma
large intestine
bones
skin
eye
What part of the body is affected by Eczema?
large intestine
bones
skin
eye
Which part of the body is affected by Arthritis?
bones
blood
skin
eye
Which part of the body is affected by Colitis?
eye
skin
liver
large intestine
You have just witnessed a client being injured in a fall while entering the medical building where you are interning. After the proper personnel have provided immediate care, what should you do?
interview others around the area to see what they observed before making your report
report the incident to your supervisor as you witnessed it
don't offer any information unless you are asked
submit a report to OSHA to prevent future accidents
Listening is a part of effective communication between healthcare team members. Team members can enhance listening skills by
being aware of prejudices and considering comments that offend you
watching for nonverbal gestures that are disrespectful
interrupting the speaker to clarify what is being said
paying close attention to clearly hear what the other person is saying
What nutrient do dietitians recommend in the highest percentage for good nutrition?
polyunsaturated fats
incomplete proteins
simple sugars
complex carbohydrates
Michael is an 18 month-old make toddler that is in the 50% for length-age. Using the chart, determine how many more centimeters Michael will need to grow to reach the 95% by 24 months?
6 cm
93cm
11cm
88cm
A man suddenly stops chewing, looks frightened, and points to his throat. What should the healthcare worker do FIRST?
ask the man to sit up straight and raise his arms about his head
move the man to a safe location and give five abdominal thrusts
perform a mouth sweep
ask the man, "Are you choking?"
Biohazardous waste should be
separated fro other waste and placed in a biohazard bag
separated from other waste and placed in a clear plastic bag
discarded in a biohazardous bag with all other trash
discarded in the nearest waste receptacle
Recall the correct standard paper claim form used by health care professionals to bill Medicare Carriers
Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
CMS-1500
HIPAA Forms
ICD-9 Codes
Which the following tissue is responsible for binding and supporting?
connective
epithelial
muscle
nerve
Which of the following tissue is responsible for protecting?
connective
epithelial
muscle
nerve
Which of the following tissue is responsible for contracting?
connective
muscle
nerve
epithelial
Which of the following tissue is responsible for carrying impulses?
muscle
nerve
epithelial
connective
Starting with the external layer, what is the correct order of human skin layers?
epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, dermis
subcutaneous tissue, epidermis, dermis
dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue
What statement about the personal appearance of healthcare workers is true?
They can wear the body piercing jewelry of their choosing.
Hand cream should never be used because it causes the healthcare worker to lose his/her grip.
Makeup can be worn to create a natural, healthy appearance.
Brightly colored nail polish can be worn to cheer the patient.
A doctor changes a dressing on a patient and asks you to disinfect the bedside table because it has become contaminated. What personal protective equipment should you wear?
gloves only
mask only
full PPE is required
no PPE is required
You should consult a Material Safety Data Sheet to get information about cleaning up an exposure to:
saline
urine
formaldehyde
blood
Which organization sets and enforces protective workplace safety and work standards?
CDC
FDA
OSHA
JCAHO
A tornado has hit a small town in the Midwest and results in many injuries and damage to infrastructure. Which organization would help in the immediate relief effort?
Center for Disease Control
March of Dimes
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
