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WorksheetsFoundations of Health Care-Comprehensive EOC Review
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 47mins
A patient says, 'I'm nervous about my test results.' Which response demonstrates reflecting?
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
You're feeling nervous about your results.
Why are you nervous?
Let's talk about something else.
Which technique involves listening without speaking to allow the patient time to think?
Summarizing
Silence
Reflecting
Active listening
A patient with aphasia struggles to communicate. What is the best approach?
Speak louder and faster
Use short phrases and visual aids
Avoid eye contact
Ignore attempts to speak
Which is an example of a psychological barrier to communication?
Hearing loss
Language difference
Prejudice against a cultural group
Aphasia
A patient says, 'I feel dizzy.' This is an example of:
Objective information
Subjective information
Nonverbal communication
Summarizing
In the sender–message–receiver–feedback model, what is the role of feedback?
To start the process
To confirm the message was understood
To replace the sender
To eliminate barriers
A healthcare worker is explaining a procedure to a child. Which modification is most appropriate?
Use complex medical terminology
Provide written directions
Speak slowly and use simple words
Avoid making eye contact with the child
Which interaction is appropriate for a patient in Erikson’s stage of adolescence?
Encourage independence and decision-making
Focus only on physical needs
Avoid discussing feelings
Make all decisions for the patient
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth
Normal pulse observation
No patient orders
New prescription only
A patient speaks a different language and cannot understand instructions. What should the healthcare worker do?
Speak louder and repeat
Use a qualified medical interpreter
Ask another patient to translate
Ignore the barrier
A nurse is responsible for monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the physician. This describes:
Collaboration
Defined role
Leadership
Conflict resolution
Which characteristic is essential for an effective healthcare team?
Competition among members
Shared goals and mutual respect
Avoiding communication
Individual decision-making only
A new team member wants to build positive relationships. Which action is most effective?
Criticize others’ ideas
Listen actively and offer support
Avoid team meetings
Focus only on personal tasks
Which leadership style involves making decisions without input from the team?
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Autocratic
Collaborative
Which attribute describes an effective leader?
Disorganized and reactive
Motivates and inspires team members
Ignores feedback
Focuses only on personal success
A leader communicates the team's vision and sets clear expectations. This demonstrates:
Poor leadership
Managing accountability
Avoiding responsibility
Passive communication
Two nurses disagree about patient care. What is the best first step to resolve the conflict?
Ignore the issue
Gather the facts and communicate assertively
Complain to other team members
Post about it on social media
Which measurable outcome indicates effective teamwork?
Increased patient safety and satisfaction
Higher staff turnover
Frequent miscommunication
Delayed treatment plans
Which leadership style encourages team input and shared decision-making?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Authoritarian
Why is teamwork critical in healthcare?
It reduces efficiency
It improves patient outcomes and quality of care
It eliminates the need for communication
It increases conflict among staff
Which technique helps manage team conflict effectively?
Avoid discussing the issue
Talk about the problem and negotiate a solution
Blame members of the team
Ignore the problem
Which characteristic is NOT typical of an effective leader?
Organized and balanced
Motivates and inspires
Focused and driven
Disregards team input
Which element ensures clarity in team roles?
Defined responsibilities for each member
Overlapping duties without explanation
Lack of accountability
Ignoring job descriptions
A team member wants to strengthen collaboration. Which action is best?
Share credit for successes
Compete aggressively with coworkers
Avoid offering help
Work in isolation
Which leadership style provides minimal guidance and allows team members to make decisions independently?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Directive
Two nurses disagree on how to prioritize tasks during a busy shift. What is the best way for the team leader to resolve the conflict?
Ignore the disagreement
Gather the facts and mediate a solution that meets patient needs
Assign blame to one nurse
Post about the issue on social media
During a team meeting, the respiratory therapist shares concerns about oxygen levels. The nurse listens and asks clarifying questions. Which characteristic is demonstrated?
Competition
Collaboration and effective communication
Avoidance of responsibility
Lack of respect
A leader makes all decisions without team input but ensures tasks are completed quickly. Which style is used?
Democratic
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Collaborative
A new medical assistant wants to build positive relationships with coworkers. Which action is most effective?
Offer help during busy times and respect roles
Criticize mistakes
Avoid team discussions
Focus only on personal tasks
Why is teamwork essential in a surgical team setting?
It reduces communication
It ensures shared goals, improves safety, and reduces errors
It eliminates leadership
It allows independent work without coordination
Which microorganism requires oxygen to survive?
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Non-pathogenic
Opportunistic
Which link in the chain of infection is broken by handwashing?
Reservoir
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
Portal of exit
A patient develops an infection after being admitted to the hospital. This is called:
Opportunistic infection
Nosocomial infection or hospital acquired infection (HAI)
Vector-borne infection
Direct transmission
Which method completely destroys all microorganisms, including spores?
Antisepsis
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitation
A procedure has potential exposure to blood. Which PPE is required?
Gloves only
Gloves, gown, and face shield
Mask only
Shoe covers only
A patient with tuberculosis is admitted. Which isolation precaution should be implemented?
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
Standard only
A nurse accidentally sticks herself with a used needle. What is the first step?
Ignore it
Wash the area and report immediately
Apply a bandage and continue
Wait to see if symptoms develop
Why are vaccinations important for healthcare workers?
They eliminate PPE
They reduce risk of contracting and spreading disease
They replace handwashing
They prevent all illnesses
Which technique demonstrates proper body mechanics when lifting a heavy object?
Bend at the waist
Keep the object close and bend at the knees
Twist while lifting
Lift quickly
A spill is on the floor in a patient’s room. What should be done first?
Ignore it
Report to housekeeping only
Clean it up or block the area to prevent falls
Wait for next shift
Which PPE should be worn when there is a risk of blood splashing during a procedure?
Gloves only
Gloves and gown
Gloves, mask, and face shield
Mask only
Moving a patient from bed to wheelchair. Which safety step is essential?
Leave wheelchair brakes unlocked
Lock wheelchair brakes before transfer
Pull the patient quickly
Avoid using a gait belt
Which practice reduces ergonomic injuries?
Adjust equipment to fit the worker's body
Ignore posture
Lift heavy objects alone
Twist while moving patients
Handling a chemical disinfectant: what should be checked first?
Patient chart
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Glove expiration date
Fire plan
What does a red diamond on a chemical label indicate?
Health hazard
Flammability
Reactivity
Special precautions
Frayed wires on equipment are noticed. What should be done?
Continue using
Report and remove from service
Tape wires and keep working
Ignore
First step if a fire occurs in a patient care area?
Run outside
Rescue patients in immediate danger
Call the fire department directly
Open windows
During a tornado warning, what should workers do?
Move patients near windows
Relocate patients to interior hallways away from glass
Evacuate outside immediately
Ignore the warning
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
Run, Alert, Call, Evacuate
Remove, Activate, Close, Exit
Respond, Alert, Control, Evacuate
A chemical spill occurs in the lab. What is the first action?
Leave the spill and continue working
Evacuate the area and follow facility protocols
Pour water on the spill
Call housekeeping
Which type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
A fire involving flammable liquids such as gasoline requires which extinguisher?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class K
Which extinguisher is designed for kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class K
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
Pull, Alert, Spray, Sweep
Press, Aim, Spray, Sweep
A small electrical fire starts in a hospital break room. What is the correct first step using PASS?
Aim at the top of the flames
Pull the pin on the extinguisher
Sweep side to side before pulling the pin
Squeeze the handle immediately
A 2-year-old insists on feeding themselves but spills food. According to Erikson, which stage is this?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
A post-op patient requests pain medication. Which Maslow level is this?
Self-actualization
Safety and security
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
A teenager struggles with peer pressure and identity. Which Erikson stage applies?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Industry vs. Inferiority
Generativity vs. Stagnation
A patient asks for more family visits due to loneliness. Which Maslow level?
Physiological
Love and belonging
Esteem
Safety
An elderly patient volunteers and feels proud. Which are demonstrated?
Integrity vs. Despair; Self-actualization
Generativity vs. Stagnation; Esteem
Identity vs. Role Confusion; Love and belonging
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; Safety
Which is an example of promoting wellness rather than treating disease?
Administering antibiotics for pneumonia
Encouraging daily exercise and balanced nutrition
Performing emergency surgery
Prescribing pain medication
A patient reports persistent sadness and loss of interest. This is most likely:
Anxiety
Depression
Substance abuse
Normal stress
Which is a public health strategy for disease prevention?
Treating infections after symptoms appear
Immunization programs and health screenings
Prescribing medication for chronic illness only
Ignoring community education
Which practice is complementary or alternative medicine?
Antibiotic therapy
Homeopathic remedies
Emergency surgery
Vaccinations
Which behavior supports stress management?
Skipping meals
Relaxation techniques and time management
Working longer hours
Avoiding sleep
Which example demonstrates self-care for disease prevention?
Ignoring symptoms
Attending routine physical exams
Avoiding vaccinations
Skipping dental checkups
Which factor is a socioeconomic determinant of health?
Blood pressure
Access to nutritious food and healthcare
Genetic predisposition
Age
A patient uses alcohol to cope and begins missing work. This is an example of:
Anxiety
Substance abuse
Depression
Suicide risk
Which recommendation promotes healthy sleep habits?
Use devices before bed
Maintain a consistent bedtime routine
Drink caffeine late at night
Sleep only 4 hours
Why are community health education programs important?
They treat chronic diseases
They promote awareness and prevention strategies
They replace screenings
They eliminate immunizations
When using an AED, what is the first step after turning it on?
Begin compressions immediately
Attach the pads to the patient's bare chest as indicated
Check for breathing and pulse
Deliver a shock without analyzing
You find an adult unresponsive and not breathing. What is the correct first action?
Give two rescue breaths
Begin chest compressions immediately
Call for help and activate emergency response
Check for injuries
A choking adult cannot speak or cough. What should you do?
Give back blows only
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Offer water
Begin CPR immediately
Which is the correct first step when treating a severe bleeding wound?
Apply a tourniquet immediately
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage
Remove any embedded object
Elevate the limb without pressure
After delivering a shock with an AED, what should you do next?
Remove the pads
Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
Wait for the AED to turn off
Check for injuries
A nurse receives feedback about improving documentation and makes changes. Which trait is demonstrated?
Initiative
Acceptance of criticism
Tact
Dependability
A medical assistant arrives on time daily and completes tasks without reminders. Which trait is shown?
Responsibility
Enthusiasm
Patience
Integrity
A patient shares personal concerns. The worker listens and responds with understanding. Which trait?
Empathy
Competence
Honesty
Initiative
A team member volunteers to learn a new EHR system first. Which trait?
Self-motivation
Dependability
Tact
Patience
A worker maintains confidentiality even when a friend asks about a patient. Which trait?
A. Integrity
B. Enthusiasm
C. Initiative
D. Honesty
A nurse calmly explains a procedure to a nervous patient despite time pressure. Which trait?
Patience
Tact
Responsibility
Competence
A worker respects cultural differences when caring for patients. Which trait?
Social and cultural competence
Dependability
Initiative
Enthusiasm
A team member encourages coworkers during a stressful shift. Which trait?
Positive attitude
Competence
Honesty
Responsibility
A worker wears clean scrubs, minimal jewelry, and uses professional language. Which standard?
Hygiene and dress
Confidentiality
Chain of command
Problem solving
A medical assistant reports a safety concern to the supervisor. Which skill?
Chain of command
Time management
Decision making
Customer service
A receptionist greets patients warmly and answers questions politely. Which skill?
Customer service
Problem solving
Organization
Scope of practice
A nurse prioritizes tasks by completing meds before routine charting. Which skill?
Time management
Chain of command
Decision making
Work ethic
A scheduling conflict is solved to meet patient needs. Which skill?
Problem solving
Scope of practice
Organization
Flexible
A nurse refuses to perform a procedure outside legal scope. Which skill?
Work ethic
Scope of practice
Decision making
Organization
A student researches credentialing requirements for physical therapy. Which skill?
Chain of command
Career decision-making
Time management
Customer Service
A student creates a resume including volunteer experience and certifications. Which preparation component?
Professional portfolio
Chain of command
Decision making
Problem solving
Which strategy is most effective for finding a healthcare job?
Ignoring networking
Employer websites and professional networking
Waiting for jobs on social media only
Avoiding internships
A healthcare worker connects with professionals on LinkedIn to explore openings. Which strategy?
Social media networking
Employer websites
Internship
Oral report
