HSA Internship Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
admission to a healthcare facility can cause anxiety and fear for so many patients and their
families - CORRECT ANSWER true
a patient cannot leave a healthcare facility without a doctors order - CORRECT
ANSWER false
transfers from one room to another are only done if the patient requests the transfer - CORRECT
ANSWER false
never move or transfer a patient without correct authorization - CORRECT ANSWER true
to move a patient up in bed, ask the patient to straiten the knees and brace feet firmly on the foot
of the bed - CORRECT ANSWER false
to turn a patient towards you, place the leg that is closest to you over the leg that is more distant -
CORRECT ANSWER false
all mechanical lifts have a weight limit and should not be used if the patient weighs more than
the weight limit - CORRECT ANSWER true
draw sheets are used to prevent pressure ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER false
gloves must be worn if bed linens are contaminated with urine or feces - CORRECT
ANSWER true
when removing dirty or soiled linen from the bed, roll it and hold it away from your body -
CORRECT ANSWER true
, the open end of a pillow case should be facing the door when the pillow is placed on a bed -
CORRECT ANSWER false
toe pleats are used on an occupied bed to keep the sheets off of the patients feet - CORRECT
ANSWER false
oral hygiene stimulates the appetite and provides comfort for the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER true
a mixture of mouthwash glycerin can be used to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient -
CORRECT ANSWER false
shaving may be prohibited or special precautions may be required for patients on anticoagulants -
CORRECT ANSWER true
jaundice is a sign of liver diesease - CORRECT ANSWER true
dentures should be rinsed in hot water - CORRECT ANSWER false
to comb hair, hold the comb between the scalp and your hand - CORRECT
ANSWER false
if a patient has a cast on one arm, put the sleeve of a clean gown on the uninjured arm first -
CORRECT ANSWER false
patients who take a shower should still receive hair care, nail care, and a back rub - CORRECT
ANSWER true
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
admission to a healthcare facility can cause anxiety and fear for so many patients and their
families - CORRECT ANSWER true
a patient cannot leave a healthcare facility without a doctors order - CORRECT
ANSWER false
transfers from one room to another are only done if the patient requests the transfer - CORRECT
ANSWER false
never move or transfer a patient without correct authorization - CORRECT ANSWER true
to move a patient up in bed, ask the patient to straiten the knees and brace feet firmly on the foot
of the bed - CORRECT ANSWER false
to turn a patient towards you, place the leg that is closest to you over the leg that is more distant -
CORRECT ANSWER false
all mechanical lifts have a weight limit and should not be used if the patient weighs more than
the weight limit - CORRECT ANSWER true
draw sheets are used to prevent pressure ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER false
gloves must be worn if bed linens are contaminated with urine or feces - CORRECT
ANSWER true
when removing dirty or soiled linen from the bed, roll it and hold it away from your body -
CORRECT ANSWER true
, the open end of a pillow case should be facing the door when the pillow is placed on a bed -
CORRECT ANSWER false
toe pleats are used on an occupied bed to keep the sheets off of the patients feet - CORRECT
ANSWER false
oral hygiene stimulates the appetite and provides comfort for the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER true
a mixture of mouthwash glycerin can be used to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient -
CORRECT ANSWER false
shaving may be prohibited or special precautions may be required for patients on anticoagulants -
CORRECT ANSWER true
jaundice is a sign of liver diesease - CORRECT ANSWER true
dentures should be rinsed in hot water - CORRECT ANSWER false
to comb hair, hold the comb between the scalp and your hand - CORRECT
ANSWER false
if a patient has a cast on one arm, put the sleeve of a clean gown on the uninjured arm first -
CORRECT ANSWER false
patients who take a shower should still receive hair care, nail care, and a back rub - CORRECT
ANSWER true