COPE Health Scholar Written Exam
2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide with
Verified Questions & Answers
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital?
A. 66
B. (888)248-2914
C. 5150
D. 17979 - correct answer-A. 66
A patient you were ambulating falls. Which of the following should NOT be your
immediate response?
A. Protect the head and neck
B. Assist the patient stand back up
,C. Call for help
D. Fall with the patient using the proper body mechanics - correct answer-B.
Assist the patient stand back up
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)?
A. Emphysema
B. Embolism
C. Pulmonary Edema
D. Pulmonary Effusion - correct answer-A. Emphysema
Which of the following should you do when you are going to miss a shift?
A. Call the Charge Nurse within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
C. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes before the
start time.
,D. Call your Program Manager at (888)248-2914
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A and B
B, C, and D
A, B, and D
A and D - correct answer-A and B
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
A. To correct the victim's atrial fibrillation
B. To deliver electrical shock to the victim's heart
C. To mechanically push air into the victim's lungs
D. To maintain circulation to vital organs - correct answer-D. To maintain
circulation to vital organs
, Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors are NOT required to:
A. Be honest and apologize to the surveyor
B. Research the answer and report back to the surveyor
C. Tell the surveyor you will find the answer
D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager - correct answer-D.
Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
When is your Competency Checklist due?
A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the 15th of the month
B. Within the first month of the new rotation
C. By the end of the first shift of the new rotation
D. At the end of the rotation - correct answer-A. By the end of the second week
of the new rotation or the 15th of the month
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their leave of Absence request
for processing?
2026/2027 | Complete Study Guide with
Verified Questions & Answers
What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital?
A. 66
B. (888)248-2914
C. 5150
D. 17979 - correct answer-A. 66
A patient you were ambulating falls. Which of the following should NOT be your
immediate response?
A. Protect the head and neck
B. Assist the patient stand back up
,C. Call for help
D. Fall with the patient using the proper body mechanics - correct answer-B.
Assist the patient stand back up
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)?
A. Emphysema
B. Embolism
C. Pulmonary Edema
D. Pulmonary Effusion - correct answer-A. Emphysema
Which of the following should you do when you are going to miss a shift?
A. Call the Charge Nurse within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
C. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes before the
start time.
,D. Call your Program Manager at (888)248-2914
-------------------------------------------------------------
A and B
B, C, and D
A, B, and D
A and D - correct answer-A and B
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR?
A. To correct the victim's atrial fibrillation
B. To deliver electrical shock to the victim's heart
C. To mechanically push air into the victim's lungs
D. To maintain circulation to vital organs - correct answer-D. To maintain
circulation to vital organs
, Health Scholars who do not know the answer to a question asked by hospital
accreditation surveyors are NOT required to:
A. Be honest and apologize to the surveyor
B. Research the answer and report back to the surveyor
C. Tell the surveyor you will find the answer
D. Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager - correct answer-D.
Immediately report the incident to the Program Manager
When is your Competency Checklist due?
A. By the end of the second week of the new rotation or the 15th of the month
B. Within the first month of the new rotation
C. By the end of the first shift of the new rotation
D. At the end of the rotation - correct answer-A. By the end of the second week
of the new rotation or the 15th of the month
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their leave of Absence request
for processing?
