COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA A breach is the acquisition, access, use or
disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA, which poses a significant risk
of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? All of the
above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? Radial Artery
, COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions And Answers
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... 98% of the hemoglobin binding
sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? Pain is the single most common
reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? Call the Charge
Nurse of your department and Email your Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? Comfort their parent and advocate for them
, COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions And Answers
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do?
Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all folders
in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device policy?
Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift hours (department
designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the influence of
drugs/alcohol. True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site or program
data, what actions must they take? Request written approval for data/logo use from the
PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should the Scholar
do? Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire about any conflict of
interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS Programs
Questions And Answers
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA A breach is the acquisition, access, use or
disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA, which poses a significant risk
of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? All of the
above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? Radial Artery
, COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions And Answers
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... 98% of the hemoglobin binding
sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? Pain is the single most common
reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? Call the Charge
Nurse of your department and Email your Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? Comfort their parent and advocate for them
, COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions And Answers
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do?
Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all folders
in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device policy?
Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift hours (department
designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the influence of
drugs/alcohol. True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site or program
data, what actions must they take? Request written approval for data/logo use from the
PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should the Scholar
do? Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire about any conflict of
interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS Programs
