COPE Health Scholar Questions And Verified
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What is the cycle of assault?
a 5-step cycle including a trigger event, recovery from the crisis, and post-crisis
depressio
the 2 ways in which hospitals manage emergencies:
a. Using codes
b. Having disaster plans
5 classes of fires
a. Class A: ordinary combustibles
b. Class B: flammable liquids
c. Class C: electrical
d. Class D: combustible metals
e. Class K: cooking oils
where are the HAZMAT spill carts?
They are maintained by the Supply Processing and Distribution Department (SPD)
2 types of stroke
a. Ischemic Stroke (blockage of blood vessel to brain)
B. Hemorrhagic Stroke (burst or leak of blood vessel in brain)
What is FAST and how can it be used to identify whether someone is having a stroke?
,Face - 1 side of face droops, Arm - if 1 arm drifts downward upon lifting, Speech-
slurred?, Time- note time symptoms started + call nurse immediately
What are MSDs?
Musculoskeletal Disorders- injuries of soft tissues bc we move patients at awkward
angles
3 ways in which you can prevent personal injuries
a. Assess the task and use right tools
b. Keep load close to body
C. Keep nose between toes
What is the position of the bed when boosting a patient up in the bed?
Flat or in slight trendelenburg and at hip-height of the shortest person
True or False: The two side rails nearest the patient's head should be up when boosting
a patient up in the bed.
False
When turning, where do you put pillows in relation to the patient?`
Above their head (towards headboard)
, 7 steps you should follow when REPOSITIONING A PATIENT:
1. Put pillow in center of patient's body, tucked in with the open side in,
2. Put a pillow between the knees and ankles (lengthwise)
3. Replace draws heet and chuck
4. Lower patient back down
5. Lower side rail and lower bed
6. Raise head of bed to pt's desired position and replace pillows under head
7. Replace sheets over patient
True or False: When log rolling a patient, you should lower 2 rails in total
False; you would only lower 1 because you'd have only 3 up to start because you can't
have 4
23 steps you should take when MAKING AN OCCUPIED:
1. AIDET/SKAHI
2. Wash hands, glove up
3. Close curtains
4. Raise bed to hip height
5. Make sure your side has 1 rail up and the other's has 2
6. Take top sheet off patient -> into soiled linen bag
7. Take pillow from underneath the patient, take pillow out of case and wipe pillow
8. Change gloves: wash your hands and put new pair on
9. Put your last rail down
Have patient cross arms/legs and roll them to your assistant (scapula and hip)
10. Look for bedsores
Detailed Answers
What is the cycle of assault?
a 5-step cycle including a trigger event, recovery from the crisis, and post-crisis
depressio
the 2 ways in which hospitals manage emergencies:
a. Using codes
b. Having disaster plans
5 classes of fires
a. Class A: ordinary combustibles
b. Class B: flammable liquids
c. Class C: electrical
d. Class D: combustible metals
e. Class K: cooking oils
where are the HAZMAT spill carts?
They are maintained by the Supply Processing and Distribution Department (SPD)
2 types of stroke
a. Ischemic Stroke (blockage of blood vessel to brain)
B. Hemorrhagic Stroke (burst or leak of blood vessel in brain)
What is FAST and how can it be used to identify whether someone is having a stroke?
,Face - 1 side of face droops, Arm - if 1 arm drifts downward upon lifting, Speech-
slurred?, Time- note time symptoms started + call nurse immediately
What are MSDs?
Musculoskeletal Disorders- injuries of soft tissues bc we move patients at awkward
angles
3 ways in which you can prevent personal injuries
a. Assess the task and use right tools
b. Keep load close to body
C. Keep nose between toes
What is the position of the bed when boosting a patient up in the bed?
Flat or in slight trendelenburg and at hip-height of the shortest person
True or False: The two side rails nearest the patient's head should be up when boosting
a patient up in the bed.
False
When turning, where do you put pillows in relation to the patient?`
Above their head (towards headboard)
, 7 steps you should follow when REPOSITIONING A PATIENT:
1. Put pillow in center of patient's body, tucked in with the open side in,
2. Put a pillow between the knees and ankles (lengthwise)
3. Replace draws heet and chuck
4. Lower patient back down
5. Lower side rail and lower bed
6. Raise head of bed to pt's desired position and replace pillows under head
7. Replace sheets over patient
True or False: When log rolling a patient, you should lower 2 rails in total
False; you would only lower 1 because you'd have only 3 up to start because you can't
have 4
23 steps you should take when MAKING AN OCCUPIED:
1. AIDET/SKAHI
2. Wash hands, glove up
3. Close curtains
4. Raise bed to hip height
5. Make sure your side has 1 rail up and the other's has 2
6. Take top sheet off patient -> into soiled linen bag
7. Take pillow from underneath the patient, take pillow out of case and wipe pillow
8. Change gloves: wash your hands and put new pair on
9. Put your last rail down
Have patient cross arms/legs and roll them to your assistant (scapula and hip)
10. Look for bedsores
