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HST– Unit 2 Test Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which system is primarily used to store and retrieve patient health information electronically?

a)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

b)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

c)

Biometric Scanner

d)

Laboratory Information Management System

2.

Biotechnology in healthcare often involves:

a)

Manual record filing

b)

Genetic testing and DNA analysis

c)

Administering vaccinations

d)

Physical therapy exercises

3.

Which of the following is a diagnostic technology used to visualize internal body structures?

a)

Sphygmomanometer

b)

Stethoscope

c)

MRI

d)

Reflex hammer

4.

The normal range for adult resting pulse (beats per minute) is:

a)

40–60 bpm

b)

60–100 bpm

c)

100–120 bpm

d)

120–140 bpm

5.

Which vital sign includes measuring how many times per minute a patient breathes?

a)

Pulse

b)

Respiration rate

c)

Blood pressure

d)

Temperature

6.

For accurate temperature measurement, which method is considered least invasive?

4 lines
7.

In first aid, when a patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally, the first step is to:

a)

Administer abdominal thrusts

b)

Call EMS and begin CPR

c)

Take vital signs

d)

Give them water

8.

Which type of shock is due to significant blood loss?

a)

Anaphylactic shock

b)

Cardiogenic shock

c)

Hypovolemic shock

d)

Neurogenic shock

9.

A nursing assistant (CNA) typically is responsible for:

a)

Diagnosing illnesses

b)

Taking vital signs and assisting with ADLs

c)

Prescribing medication

d)

Interpreting lab results

10.

Pharmacy Technicians most commonly assist pharmacists by:

a)

Performing surgeries

b)

Preparing and dispensing medications

c)

Ordering supplies for physical therapy

d)

Clean dental equipment

11.

Body temperature is typically measured in Celsius in the U.S. healthcare settings.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Pulse and heart rate are always exactly the same.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

An automated external defibrillator (AED) can be used by emergency medical technicians to treat sudden cardiac arrest.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Physical Therapy Assistants provide rehabilitative exercises under supervision of physical therapists.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Dental Assistants may take patient vital signs and assist the dentist chairside.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Select two advantages of using an EHR over traditional paper records.

a)

EHRs improve accessibility and reduce the risk of lost records.

b)

EHRs are more likely to be misplaced than paper records.

c)

EHRs require more physical storage space than paper records.

d)

EHRs make it harder to share information between providers.

17.

Accurate measurement of respiration rate is important in a clinical setting because:

a)

it helps detect changes in a patient's condition early.

b)

it is only needed for research purposes.

c)

it is not relevant to patient care.

d)

it is mainly used for billing purposes.

18.

The “ABCs” in CPR refer to which of the following, and why are they critical?

a)

Airway, Breathing, Circulation; they are critical for maintaining life during cardiac arrest.

b)

Arteries, Bones, Cartilage; they are critical for body structure.

c)

Adrenaline, Blood, Compression; they are critical for energy and movement.

d)

Alveoli, Bronchi, Capillaries; they are critical for oxygen exchange.

19.

25. Select two responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator.

a)

Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining medical records

b)

Performing surgical procedures and diagnosing illnesses

c)

Administering anesthesia and prescribing medication

d)

Conducting physical therapy sessions and interpreting lab results

20.

One key difference between a nursing assistant and a patient care technician is:

a)

Patient care technicians can perform additional clinical tasks such as drawing blood.

b)

Nursing assistants can prescribe medication.

c)

Patient care technicians require no formal training.

d)

Nursing assistants work only in hospitals.

21.

27. An EMT would likely administer oxygen at the scene in which of the following scenarios?

a)

A patient is experiencing difficulty breathing.

b)

A patient has a minor cut on the finger.

c)

A patient is complaining of mild headache only.

d)

A patient has a sprained ankle with no other symptoms.

22.

One safety consideration when taking a patient’s blood pressure is:

a)

Ensuring the cuff is the correct size for the patient

b)

Taking the measurement over clothing

c)

Using a broken blood pressure cuff

d)

Ignoring the patient’s comfort during the procedure

23.

29. Height and weight are important to record prior to administering medication because:

a)

They help determine the correct dosage of medication.

b)

They are needed for patient identification only.

c)

They are used to decide the time of medication administration.

d)

They are required for insurance purposes.

24.

One way working as a pharmacy technician supports patient safety is:

a)

Ensuring accurate medication dispensing

b)

Recommending over-the-counter products without supervision

c)

Diagnosing patient illnesses

d)

Prescribing medications to patients

25.

Advances in diagnostic technology, such as EHRs and imaging tools, have improved patient care and outcomes by:

a)

Enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses

b)

Increasing paperwork and administrative burden

c)

Reducing access to patient information

d)

Limiting the use of digital records in healthcare

26.

What type of disease pattern spreads rapidly over countries and continents?

a)

Outbreak

b)

Pandemic

c)

Epidemic

d)

Endemic

27.

All of the following are vital signs except...

a)

Temperature

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Headache

d)

Pulse

28.

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

a)

oral

b)

axillary

c)

rectal

d)

tympanic

29.

What is the range for breaths per minute?

a)

12-20

b)

10-20

c)

10-15

d)

5-10

30.
_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure
a)
Weight
b)
Height
c)
Vision
d)
Respirations
31.
Which of these is the MOST accurate way to palpate a pulse
a)
Avoid compressing the artery against a bone or solid structure
b)
Use your thumb to increase surface area of your palpation
c)
Apply firm pressure with your ring and little fingers
d)
Place the tips of your index and middle finger over the pulse point
32.
Daily weights are done:
a)
in the morning
b)
in the evening
c)
the same time each day
33.

Where do you administer an epipen?

a)

Between the knee and foot.

b)

Between the hip and knee.

c)

Between the elbow and the hand.

d)

Between the shoulder and the elbow.

34.

What is an example of something to remember if you have to call 911?

a)

stay calm

b)

know your address and phone number

c)

make sure your victim is in a safe place

d)

all of the above

35.

You only need to check for breathing for around 3 seconds.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

If during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised", you should?

a)

check the pad placement on the person's chest

b)

reset the AED by turning it off for 10 seconds

c)

resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life

d)

unplug the connector from the machine

37.

A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer

determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response

system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional

rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

a)

Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.

b)

One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.

c)

Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.

d)

Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.

38.
The average oral Fahrenheit temperature is
a)
95.8 degrees
b)
101.4  degrees
c)
98.6 degrees
d)
103.6 degrees
39.
You were assigned to take vital signs on an 80-year-old male nursing home resident who was recently admitted after having a stroke. Vital signs were B/P 130/90, T 99 .40 F, P 92, R 32. Which vital sign reflects a measurement within normal limits?
a)
Blood pressure
b)
Pulse
c)
Respirations
d)
Temperature
40.
A nursing assistant notes a patient’s blood pressure to be 148/96. Which is the BEST action the assistant can take?
a)
Tell the patient the blood pressure reading
b)
Report the reading to the patient’s nurse
c)
Wait 15 minutes and repeat the procedure
d)
Immediately repeat the procedure in the other arm
41.

What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?

a)

100 to 160 beats per minute

b)

80 to 110 beats per minute

c)

65 to 80 beats per minute

d)

60 to 100 beats per minute

42.

axillary temperature

(a)  

43.

the following are routes to take a temperature EXCEPT ...

a)

oral

b)

temporal

c)

axillary

d)

femoral

44.

what are the first steps when taking vital signs

a)

wash hands

b)

introduce yourself

c)

identify the patient

d)

explain procedure

45.

what should you ask your patients before taking an oral temperature?

a)

have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 15 min?

b)

have you had any dental or oral work in the last 24 hours

c)

nothing, you just take the temperature '

d)

ask their name to verify the identity of the patient

46.

Where do you take an apical pulse?

a)

with a stethoscope over the heart

b)

at the carotid artery

c)

at the popliteal

d)

apical isn't a pulse

47.

Which of the following BPs would require notification of nurse?

a)

104/45

b)

100/60

c)

98/68

d)

122/60

48.

What does the term "bradycardia" mean?

a)

Fast heart rate

b)

Slow heart rate

c)

Irregular heart rate

d)

Normal heart rate

49.

True or False: Vital signs are the most important indicator of health of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a nursing assistant?

a)

Taking patient vital signs

b)

Reporting changes in patient condition

c)

Assisting patients with daily living activities

d)

Prescribing medications

51.

What is the primary purpose of monitoring a patient's vital signs regularly?

a)

To schedule the patient's meals

b)

To decide visiting hours for family members

c)

To assess the patient's current health status

d)

To determine the patient's insurance coverage

52.

Which vital sign is commonly measured using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer?

a)

Temperature

b)

Blood pressure

c)

Respiration rate

d)

Pulse