NATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE
ASSESSMENT 30 SAMPLE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
A. irregular and weak
B. 60/min and thready
C. Deep and regular
D. strong and 80/min - correct answers -A. irregular and weak
An autoclave kills pathogens, viruses, and spores using:
A. a mixture of gas and chemicals
B. radiation
C. steam under pressure
D. dry heat - correct answers -C. steam under pressure
What should a healthcare worker do FIRST when assisting a client into a wheelchair?
A. prepare the lapbelt
B. lock the breaks on the wheelchair
, C. adjust the footrests to a comfy position
D. raise the bed to the wheelchair level - correct answers -B. lock the breaks on the
wheelchair
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5 inches long if the
physician puts in one suture every 2 cm?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10 - correct answers -B. 6
In which of the following situations would an incident report be completed?
A. a patient complains about the hospital food
B. A client asks to speak to his lawyer
C. A patient is found lying on the floor
D. a disagreement with a colleague over a client - correct answers -C. A patient is found
lying on the floor
A client has an advanced directive that states he/she does not wish to be resuscitated in
case of emergency. The nurse assistant does not agree with this decision. what should
be done if the client goes into cardiac arrest?
A. ask the family for their decision in this situation
B. encourage the client to find a new healthcare provider
C. notify the supervisor and refrain from administering CPR
D. begin CPR as the client is unable to currently voice their request - correct answers -
C. notify the supervisor and refrain from administering CPR
What healthcare professional works in the medical laboratory service area?
A. transcriptionist
B. respiratory therapist
C. phlebotomist
D. cardiovascular technologist - correct answers -C. phlebotomist
A client is not making eye contact and is speaking too softly to understand. You should:
A. face the client and speak clearly
B try again later when the client feels better
C. tell the client to speak louder
D. ask the client to look at you - correct answers -A. face the client and speak clearly
Identify the following terms as either Movements or Directions:
Flexion
Prone
Medial
Opposition
Circumduction
Anterior - correct answers -Movements: Flexion, Opposition and Circumduction
ASSESSMENT 30 SAMPLE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following accurately describes the rhythm and volume of a pulse?
A. irregular and weak
B. 60/min and thready
C. Deep and regular
D. strong and 80/min - correct answers -A. irregular and weak
An autoclave kills pathogens, viruses, and spores using:
A. a mixture of gas and chemicals
B. radiation
C. steam under pressure
D. dry heat - correct answers -C. steam under pressure
What should a healthcare worker do FIRST when assisting a client into a wheelchair?
A. prepare the lapbelt
B. lock the breaks on the wheelchair
, C. adjust the footrests to a comfy position
D. raise the bed to the wheelchair level - correct answers -B. lock the breaks on the
wheelchair
How many sutures would be needed to close a wound that is 5 inches long if the
physician puts in one suture every 2 cm?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10 - correct answers -B. 6
In which of the following situations would an incident report be completed?
A. a patient complains about the hospital food
B. A client asks to speak to his lawyer
C. A patient is found lying on the floor
D. a disagreement with a colleague over a client - correct answers -C. A patient is found
lying on the floor
A client has an advanced directive that states he/she does not wish to be resuscitated in
case of emergency. The nurse assistant does not agree with this decision. what should
be done if the client goes into cardiac arrest?
A. ask the family for their decision in this situation
B. encourage the client to find a new healthcare provider
C. notify the supervisor and refrain from administering CPR
D. begin CPR as the client is unable to currently voice their request - correct answers -
C. notify the supervisor and refrain from administering CPR
What healthcare professional works in the medical laboratory service area?
A. transcriptionist
B. respiratory therapist
C. phlebotomist
D. cardiovascular technologist - correct answers -C. phlebotomist
A client is not making eye contact and is speaking too softly to understand. You should:
A. face the client and speak clearly
B try again later when the client feels better
C. tell the client to speak louder
D. ask the client to look at you - correct answers -A. face the client and speak clearly
Identify the following terms as either Movements or Directions:
Flexion
Prone
Medial
Opposition
Circumduction
Anterior - correct answers -Movements: Flexion, Opposition and Circumduction
