COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Never have 4 rails up at a time, even for a second. Ask the CNA to put down a rail, and you
should immediately put up your rail.
When log-rolling the patient, ALWAYS check for bedsores.
Things to remember when making an occupied bed Always change gloves before
handling clean bed-sheets, pillow cases, etc.
Always check for bedsores when log-rolling the patient.
Wipe down the mattress and pillow with Sani-wipes, and leave for 2 minutes.
Tuck clean linen UNDERNEATH dirty linen.
Things to remember when toileting a patient Close the curtains to ensure patient privacy.
Catch the filled bedpan when log-rolling the patient to prevent spillage.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Wipe from front to back, with one wipe per swipe.
Check for bedsores when log-rolling.
Change the trash bag after depositing used wipes.
Things to remember when bathing a patient Close the curtains.
Ask the patient whether the water is too hot.
Use the backhand technique when washing underneath the breasts.
Always change wipes after washing the genitals, the legs, the back, and the anal area.
Things to remember when transferring a patient from the bed to the wheelchair Wipe the
wheelchair before and after use.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Lock the wheelchair.
Ask the patient if they're dizzy after doing the swivel technique and after helping them stand.
Ask the patient if they have left any of their belongings in the room.
Check out with the HUC on the floor.
Mention the HCAHPS survey to the patient.
Things to remember when transferring a patient from bed to gurney Make sure the bed
and gurney are locked at the appropriate times.
Make sure enough rails are up at the appropriate times.
Always check for bedsores when log-rolling.
Ask the patient to lift their head and legs during the transfer from bed to gurney.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Things to remember when feeding a patient Check for an NPO sign outside the room.
Check the patient's tray for their name.
Look out for pockets of food and other signs of aspiration.
Feed the patient slowly to avoid aspiration.
Leave the patient upright for 30 minutes to aid in digestion.
Report amount or percent of food and drink consumed by the patient. Ask the nurse if she would
like to see the tray before disposing of its contents.
Things to remember when taking a patient's vital signs The tubing of the blood pressure
monitor should be along the inner arm.
The tubing of the pulse ox should be on the top.
Questions And Answers
Never have 4 rails up at a time, even for a second. Ask the CNA to put down a rail, and you
should immediately put up your rail.
When log-rolling the patient, ALWAYS check for bedsores.
Things to remember when making an occupied bed Always change gloves before
handling clean bed-sheets, pillow cases, etc.
Always check for bedsores when log-rolling the patient.
Wipe down the mattress and pillow with Sani-wipes, and leave for 2 minutes.
Tuck clean linen UNDERNEATH dirty linen.
Things to remember when toileting a patient Close the curtains to ensure patient privacy.
Catch the filled bedpan when log-rolling the patient to prevent spillage.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Wipe from front to back, with one wipe per swipe.
Check for bedsores when log-rolling.
Change the trash bag after depositing used wipes.
Things to remember when bathing a patient Close the curtains.
Ask the patient whether the water is too hot.
Use the backhand technique when washing underneath the breasts.
Always change wipes after washing the genitals, the legs, the back, and the anal area.
Things to remember when transferring a patient from the bed to the wheelchair Wipe the
wheelchair before and after use.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Lock the wheelchair.
Ask the patient if they're dizzy after doing the swivel technique and after helping them stand.
Ask the patient if they have left any of their belongings in the room.
Check out with the HUC on the floor.
Mention the HCAHPS survey to the patient.
Things to remember when transferring a patient from bed to gurney Make sure the bed
and gurney are locked at the appropriate times.
Make sure enough rails are up at the appropriate times.
Always check for bedsores when log-rolling.
Ask the patient to lift their head and legs during the transfer from bed to gurney.
, COPE Health Scholars Written Exam
Questions And Answers
Things to remember when feeding a patient Check for an NPO sign outside the room.
Check the patient's tray for their name.
Look out for pockets of food and other signs of aspiration.
Feed the patient slowly to avoid aspiration.
Leave the patient upright for 30 minutes to aid in digestion.
Report amount or percent of food and drink consumed by the patient. Ask the nurse if she would
like to see the tray before disposing of its contents.
Things to remember when taking a patient's vital signs The tubing of the blood pressure
monitor should be along the inner arm.
The tubing of the pulse ox should be on the top.
