PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM LATEST WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM Who is authorized to sign an informed consent for a mentally incompetent patient? - Legal guardian only - Legal guardian or attending physician - Legal guardian or any family member - Family members, legal guardians or attending physician with knowledge of patient's mental condition - ANS: Legal guardian only Which of the following requires a physician's order? - The use of physical restraints used to resist patient movement for safety - The use of immobilization techniques to keep the patient from moving during imaging procedures - The use of safety straps or side rails to prevent patient falls during sedation, disorientation or weakness - a Physician's order is not required for any of these actions as long as precautions are used to prevent patient injury - ANS: The use of physical restraints used to resist patient movement for safety Which of the following questions would NOT be an example of offering valid choices to a patient? - Would you like to come with me for your x-ray procedure? - Would you like a blanket to keep warm during your examination? - Would you prefer to sit near a window in the waiting room? - Can I make you more comfortable while you wait? - ANS: Would you like to come with me for your x-ray procedure? Which of the following is the site that records the most accurate pulse rate? - carotid artery - apical artery - temporal artery - radial artery - ANS: apical artery Which of the following is the most common site for measuring a patient's pulse? - carotid artery - apical artery - temporal artery - radial artery - ANS: radial artery Which of the following is the average pulse rate (range) for a child?