COPE HEALTH SCHOLAR UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2026)
●● A patient you were ambulating falls. Which of the following should
NOT be your immediate response?
A. Protect the head and neck
B. Assist the patient stand back up
C. Call for help
D. Fall with the patient using the proper body mechanics
Answer: B. Assist the patient stand back up
●● What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused
by permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)?
A. Emphysema
B. Embolism
,C. Pulmonary Edema
D. Pulmonary Effusion
Answer: A. Emphysema
●● Which of the following should you do when you are going to miss a
shift?
A. Call the Charge Nurse within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
C. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes
before the start time.
D. Call your Program Manager at (888)248-2914
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A and B
B, C, and D
,A, B, and D
A and D
Answer: A and B
●● What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
A. To correct the victim's atrial fibrillation
B. To deliver electrical shock to the victim's heart
C. To mechanically push air into the victim's lungs
D. To maintain circulation to vital organs
Answer: D. To maintain circulation to vital organs
●● Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by
hospital accreditation surveyors are NOT required to:
A. Be honest and apologize to the surveyor
, B. Research the answer and report back to the surveyor
C. Tell the surveyor you will find the answer
D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
Answer: D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
●● When is your Competency Checklist due?
A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the 15th of the
month
B. Within the first month of the new rotation
C. By the end of the first shift of the new rotation
D. At the end of the rotation
Answer: A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the
15th of the month
●● How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their leave of
Absence request for processing?
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2026)
●● A patient you were ambulating falls. Which of the following should
NOT be your immediate response?
A. Protect the head and neck
B. Assist the patient stand back up
C. Call for help
D. Fall with the patient using the proper body mechanics
Answer: B. Assist the patient stand back up
●● What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused
by permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)?
A. Emphysema
B. Embolism
,C. Pulmonary Edema
D. Pulmonary Effusion
Answer: A. Emphysema
●● Which of the following should you do when you are going to miss a
shift?
A. Call the Charge Nurse within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
C. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes
before the start time.
D. Call your Program Manager at (888)248-2914
-------------------------------------------------------------
A and B
B, C, and D
,A, B, and D
A and D
Answer: A and B
●● What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
A. To correct the victim's atrial fibrillation
B. To deliver electrical shock to the victim's heart
C. To mechanically push air into the victim's lungs
D. To maintain circulation to vital organs
Answer: D. To maintain circulation to vital organs
●● Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by
hospital accreditation surveyors are NOT required to:
A. Be honest and apologize to the surveyor
, B. Research the answer and report back to the surveyor
C. Tell the surveyor you will find the answer
D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
Answer: D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
●● When is your Competency Checklist due?
A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the 15th of the
month
B. Within the first month of the new rotation
C. By the end of the first shift of the new rotation
D. At the end of the rotation
Answer: A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the
15th of the month
●● How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their leave of
Absence request for processing?
