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WorksheetsHealth Science Practicum Mid-Term Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
A patient must drink 1.8 liters of water per day. How many milliliters is this total?
180 mL
1,800 mL
18,000 mL
180,000 mL
A provider orders 800 mg of Ibuprofen. Pharmacy dispenses 200 mg tablets. How many tablets are required?
2
3
4
5
A patient drank 14 fl oz of a sports drink after physical therapy. How many mL is this?
210 mL
340 mL
420 mL
500 mL
A patient weighs 223 lb. What is the weight in kg (nearest tenth)?
88.6 kg
94.5 kg
101.2 kg
113.0 kg
A patient’s fever is 103.4°F. Convert this to °C (nearest tenth).
36.8°C
39.7°C
40.8°C
41.9°C
A provider orders 32 mg of methylprednisolone IM. Vial concentration = 8 mg/mL. How many mL should be given?
2 mL
3 mL
4 mL
5 mL
A liquid antibiotic is labeled 100 mg/2 mL. The ordered dose is 350 mg. How many mL are needed?
6 mL
7 mL
8 mL
9 mL
A heparin vial is labeled 20,000 units/mL. Order: 5,000 units. How many mL should be drawn up?
0.10 mL
0.15 mL
0.20 mL
0.25 mL
A child weighs 61.6 lb. Convert to kg (nearest tenth).
27.9 kg
28.0 kg
30.1 kg
32.5 kg
Infuse 650 mL over 5 hours using 15 gtt/mL. Calculate gtt/min.
20
28
33
45
Infuse 300 mL over 2 hours using 10 gtt/mL. gtt/min?
10
15
20
25
Infuse 1,200 mL over 6 hours using 20 gtt/mL. gtt/min?
40
50
60
66
Infuse 80 mL of an IV antibiotic over 30 minutes using 15 gtt/mL. gtt/min?
20
25
30
40
A medication is ordered at 4 mg/kg for a patient weighing 72 kg. Total dose?
128 mg
216 mg
288 mg
300 mg
What does the prefix “tachy-” mean?
Slow
Fast
Painful
Above
The root “pulmon/o” refers to:
Lungs
Kidneys
Brain
Stomach
The suffix “-megaly” means:
Softening
Enlargement
Breakdown
Infection
“Neuralgia” most closely means:
Nerve pain
Nerve enlargement
Nerve infection
Nerve tumor
“Hypoglycemia” means:
High blood sugar
Low blood sugar
Low blood pressure
High insulin levels
Which situation represents direct contact transmission?
Sharing a drinking glass
Touching a draining wound
Breathing air from a coughing patient
Being bitten by an insect
A contaminated scalpel must be disposed of in a:
Biohazard bag
Regular trash
Sharps container
Chemical waste bin
To safely remove PPE after caring for a patient on contact precautions, the first item removed should be:
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Face shield
The federal agency that sets standards to protect healthcare workers from hazards is:
WHO
FDA
OSHA
CDC
A doctor explains a procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives before a patient signs. This is an example of:
Implied consent
Informed consent
Indirect consent
Refusal of treatment
HIPAA mainly protects:
Fair treatment of employees
Safety of medications
Patient health information
Hospital accreditation
Which task is within a CCMA’s scope of practice?
Interpreting X-rays
Removing sutures as delegated
Changing medication dosages
Ordering labs for a patient
A major adverse effect of opioid medications includes:
Increased appetite
Respiratory depression
Severe hypertension
Insomnia
A patient receiving morphine becomes unresponsive with slow breathing. Which medication should be prepared?
Epinephrine
Naloxone
Lorazepam
Diphenhydramine
Medications ending in "-caine" (e.g., benzocaine) are typically:
Antihistamines
Local anesthetics
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
NSAIDs may cause which serious side effect?
Heart block
GI bleeding
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
A patient suddenly develops slurred speech and unequal pupils. What should the CCMA do first?
Offer water
Document and reassess in 1 hour
Notify the provider immediately
Allow the patient to rest
Neuropathic pain is best described as:
Dull and aching
Sharp and stabbing
Burning or electric
Cramping
A normal adult pulse rate is:
40–60 bpm
60–100 bpm
100–120 bpm
120–160 bpm
A temperature of 99.0°F is considered:
Hypothermic
Febrile
Normal
Hyperthermic
You find a teen athlete collapsed on a gym floor. They're unresponsive and only gasping. What should you do first?
Check for bleeding
Begin giving breaths
Activate EMS and get AED
Give a sternal rub
When an AED arrives, which step comes first?
Apply pads
Turn on the AED
Deliver a shock
Stop compressions for 2 minutes
AED states "shock advised." What should happen next?
Continue compressions
Clear the patient and press shock
Remove AED pads
Give two breaths
A post-surgical patient is restless, breathing 28/min, and SpO2 drops to 86%. What is your priority action?
Offer reassurance
Raise the head of the bed and alert the nurse/provider
Have the patient walk
Give oral fluids
A patient reports a painful, red area around a wound with warmth and swelling. Which term best describes this?
Dermatitis
Infection
Abscess
Erythema
A patient weighs 92 kg and is ordered 6 mg/kg of a medication. Total dose?
312 mg
350 mg
552 mg
600 mg
Raymond, a patient with no medical background, is confused about his recent diagnosis of “hypertension.” How would you explain this term in layman’s terms?
High cholesterol
High potassium
High temperature
High blood pressure
Which term best describes a position closer to the midline of the body?
Lateral
Proximal
Medial
Distal
When preparing a patient for a general physical examination, which position is most appropriate for examining the abdomen?
Supine
Prone
Fowler’s
Lithotomy
Which route of drug administration typically results in the fastest onset of action?
Intramuscular (IM)
Subcutaneous (SC)
Oral (PO)
Intravenous (IV)
Which of the following is the most immediate and appropriate first-line treatment for an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting?
Antihistamines
Epinephrine
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
You are entering a medication history into a patient’s electronic health record. Which of the following is the correct way to enter 500 mg of Amoxicillin taken by mouth every 8 hours for 7 days?
500 mg Amoxicillin, PO, q8h × 7 days
500 mg Amoxicillin, PO, q12h × 7 days
500 mg Amoxicillin, IV, q12h × 7 days
500mg Amoxicillin, IV, q8h × 7days
Which link in the chain of infection is directly disrupted by proper hand hygiene practices?
Susceptible host
Portal of exit
Portal of entry
Mode of transmission
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended depth of chest compressions according to the latest American Heart Association guidelines?
2 inches
1 inch
1.5 inches
2.5 inches
Sylvia, a 35-year-old patient with pain following a severe motor vehicle collision, has been prescribed medication by her physician. The medication has a high potential for abuse, but also has accepted medical use for treatment of pain. Which drug schedule would this medication most likely fall?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Which of the following is considered a critical component of the Rights of Medication Administration?
Right patient
Right prescriber
Right preparation
Right documentation
You find an adult female patient unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for help and initiating CPR, you retrieve an AED. When it arrives, what is the next immediate step you should take?
Continue CPR until emergency services arrive without using the AED
Check for a pulse again before using the AED
Attach the AED pads to the patient’s chest and then turn on the AED
Turn on the AED and follow its prompts before attaching the pads
Mr. Ramirez has been prescribed medication for a skin infection. The medication needs to be applied directly to the affected area to ensure maximum effectiveness and minimal systemic absorption. Which form of medication is the most appropriate?
Capsule
Ointment
Tablet
Oral suspension
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for disposing of unused controlled substances in a clinical setting?
Flushing them down the toilet
Mixing them with coffee grounds and putting them in the normal trash
Returning them to the pharmacy
Incinerating them in a medical waste facility
Which pharmacokinetic process is primarily responsible for determining the bioavailability of an orally administered drug?
Excretion
Metabolism
Distribution
Absorption
Which of the following actions best follows the CDC’s guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections in a clinical setting?
Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after patient contact
Reusing disposable gowns for multiple patients
Wearing gloves only when you know a patient has an infection
Sterilizing medical instruments using autoclaves after each use
A patient with COPD becomes anxious and says they “can’t catch their breath,” and SpO₂ is 89%. What should the CCMA do?
Leave them alone to calm down
Notify the nurse and prepare pulse oximeter and airway equipment
Lower the head of bed
Give patient water
A 45-year-old patient presents with an elevated blood pressure reading. Which of the following would be considered hypertensive according to the American Heart Association guidelines?
120/80 mmHg
130/85 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
135/88 mmHg
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a portion of the skull?
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Cranioplasty
Craniosynostosis
Which of the following measures is most effective in preventing the spread of an airborne pandemic?
Regular handwashing
Social distancing
Surface disinfection
Use of N95 masks
If a child weighs 44 pounds, and the medication prescribed is 15 mg/kg, how many mg of medication should the child receive? (Note: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
300 mg
150 mg
200 mg
250 mg
