Prophecy Core Mandatory Comprehensive Practice Test |
Healthcare Safety, Compliance & Professional Conduct
Questions and answers 2026/2027
Question 1
According to the RACE fire safety acronym, what action does the letter
"R" represent?
• A. Run to the nearest exit immediately
• B. Rescue or remove patients in immediate danger to a safe area
• C. Report the fire to local news agencies
• D. Recharge the fire extinguishers
Correct Answer: B. Rescue or remove patients in immediate danger to a
safe area
Detailed Rationale: The first step in the RACE fire safety protocol is to
rescue or remove any patients or staff who are in immediate danger
from the fire source.
Question 2
When using a portable fire extinguisher, what is the final step in the
PASS acronym ("Sweep")?
• A. Sweep the extinguisher nozzle from side to side at the base of
the fire
• B. Sweep the ashes into a trash can
• C. Sweep the floor to remove slipping hazards
, • D. Sweep electrical cords away from water
Correct Answer: A. Sweep the extinguisher nozzle from side to side at
the base of the fire
Detailed Rationale: "Sweep" refers to moving the fire extinguisher
nozzle from side to side, targeting the base of the fire until it is
completely extinguished.
Question 3
Why is proper electrical equipment grounding critical in patient care
areas?
• A. It speeds up the processing time of bedside monitors
• B. It provides a safe, low-resistance path for stray electrical
current, protecting patients and staff from electric shock
• C. It eliminates the need for hospital batteries
• D. It reduces the wattage consumed by medical devices
Correct Answer: B. It provides a safe, low-resistance path for stray
electrical current, protecting patients and staff from electric shock
Detailed Rationale: Grounding diverts unintended electrical currents
safely into the earth rather than passing them through a human body,
preventing microshocks and macroshocks.
Question 4
What special precaution must be observed when storing and handling
compressed medical gas cylinders (such as oxygen)?
• A. Store cylinders lying flat on carpeted flooring
, • B. Keep oil, grease, and petroleum products away from oxygen
equipment because they can ignite spontaneously
• C. Leave empty cylinders unlabelled and unchained in hallways
• D. Store oxygen tanks next to heating radiators
Correct Answer: B. Keep oil, grease, and petroleum products away from
oxygen equipment because they can ignite spontaneously
Detailed Rationale: Oxygen strongly supports combustion. Combustible
contaminants like oil or grease react violently with concentrated
oxygen, posing severe fire hazards.
Question 5
Where should facility Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
be kept according to OSHA standards?
• A. In a locked safe accessible only to the hospital CEO
• B. Readily accessible and available to all employees during all work
shifts
• C. Stored on an external website with restricted password access
• D. Kept exclusively in the pharmacy filing cabinet
Correct Answer: B. Readily accessible and available to all employees
during all work shifts
Detailed Rationale: OSHA Hazard Communication Standards require
that SDS documents for all hazardous workplace chemicals be
immediately accessible to staff at all times.
Question 6
, What is the recommended immediate action if a hazardous chemical
splashes into a worker's eyes?
• A. Rub the eyes vigorously with a dry towel
• B. Flush the eyes continuously at an emergency eyewash station
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical evaluation
• C. Apply prescription eye drops containing steroids immediately
• D. Cover the eyes tightly with gauze for 2 hours
Correct Answer: B. Flush the eyes continuously at an emergency
eyewash station for at least 15 minutes and seek medical evaluation
Detailed Rationale: Immediate and prolonged flushing dilutes and
washes chemical agents out of ocular tissues, minimizing chemical
burns and tissue damage.
Question 7
When lifting a heavy box or equipment from the floor, which
biomechanical principle should a healthcare worker apply?
• A. Bend at the waist with straight knees and lift quickly
• B. Keep feet close together and use back muscles
• C. Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, hold the load close
to your body, and lift with your leg muscles
• D. Twist your spine while lifting to gain momentum
Correct Answer: C. Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, hold the
load close to your body, and lift with your leg muscles
Healthcare Safety, Compliance & Professional Conduct
Questions and answers 2026/2027
Question 1
According to the RACE fire safety acronym, what action does the letter
"R" represent?
• A. Run to the nearest exit immediately
• B. Rescue or remove patients in immediate danger to a safe area
• C. Report the fire to local news agencies
• D. Recharge the fire extinguishers
Correct Answer: B. Rescue or remove patients in immediate danger to a
safe area
Detailed Rationale: The first step in the RACE fire safety protocol is to
rescue or remove any patients or staff who are in immediate danger
from the fire source.
Question 2
When using a portable fire extinguisher, what is the final step in the
PASS acronym ("Sweep")?
• A. Sweep the extinguisher nozzle from side to side at the base of
the fire
• B. Sweep the ashes into a trash can
• C. Sweep the floor to remove slipping hazards
, • D. Sweep electrical cords away from water
Correct Answer: A. Sweep the extinguisher nozzle from side to side at
the base of the fire
Detailed Rationale: "Sweep" refers to moving the fire extinguisher
nozzle from side to side, targeting the base of the fire until it is
completely extinguished.
Question 3
Why is proper electrical equipment grounding critical in patient care
areas?
• A. It speeds up the processing time of bedside monitors
• B. It provides a safe, low-resistance path for stray electrical
current, protecting patients and staff from electric shock
• C. It eliminates the need for hospital batteries
• D. It reduces the wattage consumed by medical devices
Correct Answer: B. It provides a safe, low-resistance path for stray
electrical current, protecting patients and staff from electric shock
Detailed Rationale: Grounding diverts unintended electrical currents
safely into the earth rather than passing them through a human body,
preventing microshocks and macroshocks.
Question 4
What special precaution must be observed when storing and handling
compressed medical gas cylinders (such as oxygen)?
• A. Store cylinders lying flat on carpeted flooring
, • B. Keep oil, grease, and petroleum products away from oxygen
equipment because they can ignite spontaneously
• C. Leave empty cylinders unlabelled and unchained in hallways
• D. Store oxygen tanks next to heating radiators
Correct Answer: B. Keep oil, grease, and petroleum products away from
oxygen equipment because they can ignite spontaneously
Detailed Rationale: Oxygen strongly supports combustion. Combustible
contaminants like oil or grease react violently with concentrated
oxygen, posing severe fire hazards.
Question 5
Where should facility Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
be kept according to OSHA standards?
• A. In a locked safe accessible only to the hospital CEO
• B. Readily accessible and available to all employees during all work
shifts
• C. Stored on an external website with restricted password access
• D. Kept exclusively in the pharmacy filing cabinet
Correct Answer: B. Readily accessible and available to all employees
during all work shifts
Detailed Rationale: OSHA Hazard Communication Standards require
that SDS documents for all hazardous workplace chemicals be
immediately accessible to staff at all times.
Question 6
, What is the recommended immediate action if a hazardous chemical
splashes into a worker's eyes?
• A. Rub the eyes vigorously with a dry towel
• B. Flush the eyes continuously at an emergency eyewash station
for at least 15 minutes and seek medical evaluation
• C. Apply prescription eye drops containing steroids immediately
• D. Cover the eyes tightly with gauze for 2 hours
Correct Answer: B. Flush the eyes continuously at an emergency
eyewash station for at least 15 minutes and seek medical evaluation
Detailed Rationale: Immediate and prolonged flushing dilutes and
washes chemical agents out of ocular tissues, minimizing chemical
burns and tissue damage.
Question 7
When lifting a heavy box or equipment from the floor, which
biomechanical principle should a healthcare worker apply?
• A. Bend at the waist with straight knees and lift quickly
• B. Keep feet close together and use back muscles
• C. Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, hold the load close
to your body, and lift with your leg muscles
• D. Twist your spine while lifting to gain momentum
Correct Answer: C. Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, hold the
load close to your body, and lift with your leg muscles
