Medical Final Exam Review Questions
and Answers
3 feet - correct answer-If the patient with droplet precautions is placed in a semi-private
room, the minimum distance between patients must be
Mask - correct answer-The last protective equipment that the health care provider
removes before leaving a room observing air-borne precautions is the
True - correct answer-True/False. The type of protective equipment appropriate for a
given task depends on the amount of anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids
False - correct answer-True/False. If a person is exposed to blood or body fluids, he/she
should report the exposure after 14 days, or when the symptoms are observed
True - correct answer-True/False. It is imperative that gloves be worn in all Standard
Precaution situations
Waist Container - correct answer-All needles, razors, and similar items should be
disposed of in a puncture-proof
Bio-hazard Bag - correct answer-All trash from a patient with Contact Precautions
should be disposed of in a
False - correct answer-True/False. Linens from a room observing Airborne Precautions
are not considered contaminated
True - correct answer-True/False. If a person reaches over a sterile field, the field is
considered contaminated
False - correct answer-True/False. If a tape has not turned color during sterilization, it is
safe to use the contents in a sterile procedure
True - correct answer-True/False. One of the rules of working with a sterile field is that
hands must be held above the waist and kept in front of the person
True - correct answer-True/False. If something is spilled on a sterile field, the filed is
considered to be contaminated
False - correct answer-True/False. The 3" border edge of a sterile field is considered not
sterile
, True - correct answer-True/False. MRSA infects anyone who comes in contact with it
True - correct answer-True/False. MRSA infection can be hard to stamp out once it's
established in a facility
True - correct answer-True/False. Open wounds give MRSA easy entry into the body
True - correct answer-True/False. Those who are already seriously ill are at a higher
risk of a MRSA infection
Holistic Wellness - correct answer-Body, mind, and spirit
Primary Care - correct answer-Health care at a basic rather than specialized level for
people making an initial approach to a doctor or nurse for treatment
Secondary Care - correct answer-Health care provided by hospital clinicians for a
patient whose primary care was provided by the general practitioner
Tertiary Care - correct answer-Health care from specialists in a large hospital after
referral from primary care
Extended Care - correct answer-Nursing care provided for a limited time after a hospital
stay
Benefits of brushing your hair - correct answer-a) Stimulates circulation at the scalp.
b) Refreshes the patient.
c) Removes dust and lint.
d) Helps keep the hair shiny and attractive
Dressing Procedures - correct answer-a) Let the person select their clothing.
b) Let them do as much of the dressing as possible.
c) Position them in front of the mirror if one is available.
d) Dress weakest side first.
e) Undress strongest side first
Anticoagulants - correct answer-Having the effect of retarding or inhibiting the
coagulation of the blood
Anxiety - correct answer-A vague unpleasant feeling that produces physical sensations.
a) Causes tension and increased heart rate.
b) Often cannot identify the reasons for emotional distress
Fear - correct answer-a) Result of a specific, identifiable situation.
b) Physiological reactions similar to anxiety
Anger - correct answer-a) Unborn, instinctive.
and Answers
3 feet - correct answer-If the patient with droplet precautions is placed in a semi-private
room, the minimum distance between patients must be
Mask - correct answer-The last protective equipment that the health care provider
removes before leaving a room observing air-borne precautions is the
True - correct answer-True/False. The type of protective equipment appropriate for a
given task depends on the amount of anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids
False - correct answer-True/False. If a person is exposed to blood or body fluids, he/she
should report the exposure after 14 days, or when the symptoms are observed
True - correct answer-True/False. It is imperative that gloves be worn in all Standard
Precaution situations
Waist Container - correct answer-All needles, razors, and similar items should be
disposed of in a puncture-proof
Bio-hazard Bag - correct answer-All trash from a patient with Contact Precautions
should be disposed of in a
False - correct answer-True/False. Linens from a room observing Airborne Precautions
are not considered contaminated
True - correct answer-True/False. If a person reaches over a sterile field, the field is
considered contaminated
False - correct answer-True/False. If a tape has not turned color during sterilization, it is
safe to use the contents in a sterile procedure
True - correct answer-True/False. One of the rules of working with a sterile field is that
hands must be held above the waist and kept in front of the person
True - correct answer-True/False. If something is spilled on a sterile field, the filed is
considered to be contaminated
False - correct answer-True/False. The 3" border edge of a sterile field is considered not
sterile
, True - correct answer-True/False. MRSA infects anyone who comes in contact with it
True - correct answer-True/False. MRSA infection can be hard to stamp out once it's
established in a facility
True - correct answer-True/False. Open wounds give MRSA easy entry into the body
True - correct answer-True/False. Those who are already seriously ill are at a higher
risk of a MRSA infection
Holistic Wellness - correct answer-Body, mind, and spirit
Primary Care - correct answer-Health care at a basic rather than specialized level for
people making an initial approach to a doctor or nurse for treatment
Secondary Care - correct answer-Health care provided by hospital clinicians for a
patient whose primary care was provided by the general practitioner
Tertiary Care - correct answer-Health care from specialists in a large hospital after
referral from primary care
Extended Care - correct answer-Nursing care provided for a limited time after a hospital
stay
Benefits of brushing your hair - correct answer-a) Stimulates circulation at the scalp.
b) Refreshes the patient.
c) Removes dust and lint.
d) Helps keep the hair shiny and attractive
Dressing Procedures - correct answer-a) Let the person select their clothing.
b) Let them do as much of the dressing as possible.
c) Position them in front of the mirror if one is available.
d) Dress weakest side first.
e) Undress strongest side first
Anticoagulants - correct answer-Having the effect of retarding or inhibiting the
coagulation of the blood
Anxiety - correct answer-A vague unpleasant feeling that produces physical sensations.
a) Causes tension and increased heart rate.
b) Often cannot identify the reasons for emotional distress
Fear - correct answer-a) Result of a specific, identifiable situation.
b) Physiological reactions similar to anxiety
Anger - correct answer-a) Unborn, instinctive.
