COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a picture of a patient's
unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but the patient's name is not mentioned.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Report the suspected breach to your privacy officer or
supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER - A breach is the
acquisition, access, use or disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA,
which poses a significant risk of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
,Describe the steps of inspiration: - CORRECT ANSWER - Diaphragm contracts and
oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - CORRECT ANSWER - 98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain is
the single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Call the Charge Nurse of your department and Email your Department
Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Comfort their parent and
advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is
deleted from all folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and
Program Manager
, Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device policy? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the influence of
drugs/alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site or program
data, what actions must they take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Request written approval for
data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should the Scholar
do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire
about any conflict of interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS
Programs
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for a
counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they need to
attend a counseling session? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours; 2 weeks
If a Scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so that they have
difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancel their
shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes after the shift start time
to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health care professional input
A Scholar developed a close bond with a patient and would like to stay in touch with them post
discharge. Which of the following actions can the Scholar take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
If a Scholar comes to their shift with every component of their uniform except their uniform polo
shirt, what should they do according to the CHS Policies and Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Go home because you cannot perform your shift without your full uniform
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a picture of a patient's
unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but the patient's name is not mentioned.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Report the suspected breach to your privacy officer or
supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER - A breach is the
acquisition, access, use or disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA,
which poses a significant risk of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
,Describe the steps of inspiration: - CORRECT ANSWER - Diaphragm contracts and
oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - CORRECT ANSWER - 98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain is
the single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Call the Charge Nurse of your department and Email your Department
Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can they
do when at the site but not on shift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Comfort their parent and
advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is
deleted from all folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and
Program Manager
, Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device policy? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the influence of
drugs/alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site or program
data, what actions must they take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Request written approval for
data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should the Scholar
do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire
about any conflict of interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS
Programs
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for a
counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they need to
attend a counseling session? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours; 2 weeks
If a Scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so that they have
difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancel their
shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes after the shift start time
to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health care professional input
A Scholar developed a close bond with a patient and would like to stay in touch with them post
discharge. Which of the following actions can the Scholar take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
If a Scholar comes to their shift with every component of their uniform except their uniform polo
shirt, what should they do according to the CHS Policies and Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Go home because you cannot perform your shift without your full uniform
