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WorksheetsNational Health Science Certificate - 32 Sample Questions
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
Irregular and weak
60/min and thready
Deep and regular
Strong 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.
Choose the following Respiratory System airflow in order below.
Nasal Cavity, Pharynx Right Lung, Left Bronchi, Larynx, Trachea
Nasal Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchioles, Bronchi, Alveoli
Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, , Alveoli
Nasal Cavity,Trachea Larynx, Pharynx, , Bronchioles, Bronchi, Alveoli
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5 inches long if the physician puts in one suture every 2 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 nurse 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:
A. face the client and speak clearly.
B. try again later when the client feels better.
C. tell the client to speak louder.
D. ask the client to look at you.
When saving a document or a spreadsheet that may contain confidential patient information, you should:
Also save a backup copy on a personal USB 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 he/she has been?
Ask the patient if he/she has any questions.
Trust that the directions are understood.
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
Standard: 1.13 16. Platelets are distinguished by which of the following characteristics or traits? (circle the correct answer)
A. Single nucleated cells that make up more than 40-50% of the total blood volume.
B. Specialized cells that seek out, identify, and bind to alien protein on bacteria and viruses.
C. Contain sugars, salts and fats. Supplies nourishment and removes waste products.
D. 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.
Match the following Diseases and Disorders with their corresponding parts of the body. (write the correct body part next to its correct disease and disorder)
Bones
arthritis
Eye
glaucoma
Large Intestine
colitis
Blood
leukemia
Skin
eczema
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 dieticians recommend in the highest percentage for good nutrition?
Polyunsaturated Fats
Incomplete Proteins
Simple sugars
Complex carbohydrates
Michael is an 18 month-old male toddler that is in the 50% percentile for length-age. Using the chart below, determine how many more centimeters Michael will need to grow to reach the 95% percentile by 24 months?
6 cm
93 cm
11 cm
88 cm
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 above 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 from 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 Form
ICD-9 Codes
Match the following tissues with their function. This tissue binds and connects
Connective
Epithelial
Muscular
Nervous
Match the following tissues with their function. This tissue protects.
Epithelial
Muscular
Connective
Nervous
Match the following tissues with their function. This tissue contracts.
Muscle
Epithelial
Connective
Nervous
Match the following tissues with their function. This tissue carries impulses.
Nerve
Muscle
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
Michael is an 18 month-old male toddler that is in the 50% percentile for length-age. Using the chart below, determine how many more centimeters Michael will need to grow to reach the 95% percentile by 24 months?
88cm
11cm
6cm
93cm
