COPE Health Scholar Written Exam
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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 be the Scholar take?
a. request the patient's phone #
b. provide patient contact info only if they ask for it
c. wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
d. request the patient's social media contact info - ANSWERSc. wish the patient well
and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
What is the required wet time for TB and C. diff spores when using the following
Dispatch wipes?
A. TB: 1 minute; C. dift 2 minutes
B. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 3 minutes
C. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 4 minutes
D. TB: 3 minutes; C. diff 5 minutes - ANSWERSB. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 3 minutes
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the
purpose of measuring their heart rate?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Femoral
D. Radial
E. None of the above - ANSWERSD. Radial
Blood pressure is a measurement of:
A. The force of air against the walls of veins
B. The force of air against the walls of arteries
C. The force of blood against the heart
D. The force of blood against the walls of veins
E. The force of blood against the walls of arteries - ANSWERSE. The force of blood
against the walls of arteries
Describe the steps of inspiration:
A. Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
B. Diaphragm relaxes and oxygen is inhaled
C. Diaphragm contracts and carbon dioxide is inhaled
,D. Diaphragm relaxes and carbon dioxide is inhaled - ANSWERSA. Diaphragm
contracts and oxygen is inhaled
If a patient's oxygen saturation is found to be 98%, then:
A. The patient is not breathing adequately
B. The patient is likely experiencing hypoxia, hypoxemia or cyanosis
C. 98% of the hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
D. None of the above - ANSWERSC. 98% of the hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true?
A. It can be accurately determined by careful analysis of facial expressions
B. A patient who claims that her pain level is a 10 but does not appear to be in any
distress/discomfort should not be reported to nursing staff because she is probably
exaggerating
islike
C. Chronic pain responds well to pain management strategies
D. Pain is the single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention -
ANSWERSD. Pain is the single most common reason that individuals seek medical
attention
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 - ANSWERS66
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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSA. 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 - ANSWERSA. Call the Charge Nurse
within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
Under what conditions are Health Scholars allowed to handle medications?
A. When instructed by the patient's RN
B. Never
C. As directed by the Attending Physician
D. With a Staff Member present - ANSWERSB. Never
Which of the following is NOT a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you could
use while participating in the hospital?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. Mask
D. Scrub Cap - ANSWERSD. Scrub Cap
Health Scholars are required by program policy to be mandatory reporters for what four
things?
A. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Harassment,
B. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse
C. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Financial Abuse, Domestic Abuse
100% Solved.
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 be the Scholar take?
a. request the patient's phone #
b. provide patient contact info only if they ask for it
c. wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
d. request the patient's social media contact info - ANSWERSc. wish the patient well
and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
What is the required wet time for TB and C. diff spores when using the following
Dispatch wipes?
A. TB: 1 minute; C. dift 2 minutes
B. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 3 minutes
C. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 4 minutes
D. TB: 3 minutes; C. diff 5 minutes - ANSWERSB. TB: 2 minutes; C. diff 3 minutes
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the
purpose of measuring their heart rate?
A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Femoral
D. Radial
E. None of the above - ANSWERSD. Radial
Blood pressure is a measurement of:
A. The force of air against the walls of veins
B. The force of air against the walls of arteries
C. The force of blood against the heart
D. The force of blood against the walls of veins
E. The force of blood against the walls of arteries - ANSWERSE. The force of blood
against the walls of arteries
Describe the steps of inspiration:
A. Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
B. Diaphragm relaxes and oxygen is inhaled
C. Diaphragm contracts and carbon dioxide is inhaled
,D. Diaphragm relaxes and carbon dioxide is inhaled - ANSWERSA. Diaphragm
contracts and oxygen is inhaled
If a patient's oxygen saturation is found to be 98%, then:
A. The patient is not breathing adequately
B. The patient is likely experiencing hypoxia, hypoxemia or cyanosis
C. 98% of the hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
D. None of the above - ANSWERSC. 98% of the hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true?
A. It can be accurately determined by careful analysis of facial expressions
B. A patient who claims that her pain level is a 10 but does not appear to be in any
distress/discomfort should not be reported to nursing staff because she is probably
exaggerating
islike
C. Chronic pain responds well to pain management strategies
D. Pain is the single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention -
ANSWERSD. Pain is the single most common reason that individuals seek medical
attention
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 - ANSWERS66
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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSA. 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 - ANSWERSA. Call the Charge Nurse
within 15 minutes after the start time.
B. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior
Under what conditions are Health Scholars allowed to handle medications?
A. When instructed by the patient's RN
B. Never
C. As directed by the Attending Physician
D. With a Staff Member present - ANSWERSB. Never
Which of the following is NOT a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you could
use while participating in the hospital?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. Mask
D. Scrub Cap - ANSWERSD. Scrub Cap
Health Scholars are required by program policy to be mandatory reporters for what four
things?
A. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Harassment,
B. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse
C. Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Financial Abuse, Domestic Abuse
