WorksheetsFall Semester Exam HST 25-26
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____.
bend from the waist correctly
obtain a narrow base of support
twist while moving a patient
use the strongest muscles
How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?
2 to 4
4 to 6
6 to 8
8 to 10
To get close to an object, ____.
twist to the correct angle
bend from the waist and knees
bend from the hips and knees
reach out for the object
If a particle gets in your eye, ____.
rub the eye to loosen the particle
report it immediately
flush the eye with large amounts of water
use a sterile gauze pad to remove the particle
Safety glasses ____.
should be worn at all times
are required for some procedures
usually are not needed in health care facilities
must be worn while using electrical equipment
Horseplay or practical jokes
are permitted if no one is insulted
may be done during breaks or study time
cause accidents and have no place in the lab
usually do not result in accidents
In case of fire in a health care facility, the most important thing to do is ____.
know the fire emergency plan
activate the fire alarm
remove everyone from the building
remain calm
The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____.
fuel, heat, oxygen
fuel, oxygen, flammable material
flammable material, oxygen, chemical reaction
spark, oxygen, matches
Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____.
training in required muscle movements
determining which repetitive movements will be most effective
correct placement of furniture and equipment
an awareness of the environment to prevent injuries
Most fire emergency plans usually include all of the following except ____.
patients and personnel in immediate danger should be removed from the area
the alarm should be activated as soon as possible
electrical equipment and oxygen should be shut off
doors and windows should be opened to expel the smoke
Solutions used in health care facilities ____.
can be dangerous, so avoid eye and skin contact
can be mixed together in most cases
do not always need a label
all of the above
Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is ____.
malpractice
negligence
abuse
defamation
If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without a patient’s written consent, this can be ___
invasion of privacy
defamation
slander
libel
If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ___
negligence
defamation
malpractice
assault and battery
If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of ___
invasion of privacy
defamation
false imprisonment
assault and battery
Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ___
invasion of privacy
defamation
false imprisonment
abuse
Principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as ___
torts
contracts
ethics
patients’ rights
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained is ___
legal permission
confidential authorization
verbal consent
informed consent
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of abuse?
poor personal hygiene
aggressive or withdrawn behavior
unexplained bruises, fractures, burns, or injuries
all of the above
The privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) require all of the following except ____.
patients must be able to obtain copies of their medical records
patients must sign a consent form to allow a birth or death certificate to be recorded by a government agency
patients must be given information on how to file a complaint against a health care provider who violates the privacy act
health care providers must tell a patient how they will use the patient’s medical information
The first sign of a pressure ulcer is a/an ____.
open sore on the skin
red or blue-gray discoloration on the skin
vesicle or blister on the skin
dark brown bruise on the skin
Patients confined to bed should have their position changed at least every ____.
30 minutes
hour
2 hours
3 hours
The proper term for dizziness is ____.
vertigo
diaphoresis
cyanosis
dyspnea
Which of the following does not apply while transporting a patient on a stretcher?
Walk on the right side of the hall.
Move the patient in a headfirst direction.
Watch for cross traffic at doorways and intersections.
Move slowly whenever possible.
What type of bed is made after a patient is discharged?
open bed
bed with cradle
closed bed
occupied bed
If 20 milliliters of normal saline solution is put into a nasogastric tube and not withdrawn, the amount should be recorded on an I&O record as ____.
intravenous intake
nasal intake
oral intake
gastric intake
A pint of blood given intravenously should be recorded on an I&O record as ____.
1 pint
30 mL
500 mL
1000 mL
A tube that is surgically inserted through the abdominal skin and into the stomach is a/an ___
enteral tube
nasogastric tube
gastrostomy tube
feeding pump
To begin a 24-hour urine specimen, ____.
have the patient void at 8 AM, discard the specimen, and start the test at 8 AM
have the patient void at 8 AM, save the specimen as the first urine, and start the test at 8 AM
have the patient void at 8 AM, discard the specimen, and start the test the next time the patient voids
have the patient void at 8 AM, save the specimen, and start the test the next time the patient voids
All restraints must be removed ____.
every hour for at least 15 minutes
every 2 hours for at least 10 minutes
at least once every 8 hours
at least once every 24 hours
To make a closed bed, ____.
position the bottom sheet on the bed wrong side up
position the draw sheet 24 to 36 inches from the head of the bed
align the wide hem of the top sheet even with the top edge of the mattress
tuck in the top sheet, blanket, and spread at the side up to the center of the bed
The correct term for excessive perspiration is ____.
vertigo
dysphagia
diaphoresis
dyspnea
The first step of first aid is to ____.
recognize that an emergency exists
call emergency medical services
check the victim for breathing
check the victim for bleeding
If you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious, ___
call EMS immediately
continue providing care until someone comes
continue providing care but constantly yell for help
continue providing care for approximately 1 minute, stop and call EMS, and return immediately to the victim
What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim?
5:2
15:2
30:1
30:2
How far should a child's chest be compressed during cardiac compressions?
1/2 to 1 inch
1 to 1 1/2 inches
1/4 to 1/2 the depth of the chest
at least 1/3 the depth of the chest
A wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is a/an ____.
abrasion
incision
laceration
puncture
Tetanus is most likely to occur with a/an ____.
laceration
incision
amputation
puncture
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of shock?
rapid, shallow respirations
diaphoresis
rapid, weak pulse
elevated blood pressure
If a poison has been swallowed, the first step of care is to ____.
dilute the poison with milk or water
encourage the victim to vomit
call a poison control center
position the victim on his or her side
If a victim has contact with a poisonous plant, ____.
call the poison control center or doctor
apply calamine or Caladryl lotion immediately
wash the area with soap and water
use sterile gauze to wipe the secretions off the skin
The type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ___
superficial burn
partial-thickness burn
full-thickness burn
third-degree burn
To treat clear or blood-tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury, ___
position the victim on the uninjured side
apply a pressure bandage to stop the flow
allow the fluid to flow from the ear
pack the ear with gauze to absorb the flow
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for a convulsion?
Put a blunt object between the victim’s teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue.
Remove dangerous objects from the area.
Avoid using force to restrain or stop the muscle movements.
Put a pillow or cushion under the victim’s head.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of insulin shock?
hunger pangs
pale and moist skin
sweet or fruity odor to the breath
restlessness or anxiety
A common bandage wrap for a sprained ankle or wrist is the ____.
cravat wrap
spiral wrap
recurrent wrap
figure-eight wrap
Call first for EMS before starting CPR for ____.
an unconscious adult or child who has reached puberty
any victim of submersion or near drowning
any victim with cardiac arrest caused by a drug overdose or trauma
an unconscious infant or child from 1 year of age to puberty
The type of shock that occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation and the blood pressure drops is ____.
neurogenic
septic
anaphylactic
metabolic
The type of shock that occurs when vomiting or diarrhea causes dehydration and a disruption in the normal acid base balance of the body is ____.
metabolic
cardiogenic
neurogenic
septic
If an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway, ____.
give abdominal thrusts
give chest thrusts
start CPR
all of the above
There is NOTHING stronger than the _______ of a Volunteer!
Spleen
Heart
Gallbladder
Kidney
