Cope health scholar study guide 100%
Accurate.
What is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the larynx and
lower respiratory tract? - ANSWERSaspiration
Under what conditions are COPE Health Scholars allowed to handle medication? -
ANSWERSCOPE Health Scholars are NEVER allowed to handle medications
What two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? - ANSWERSCall the
Charge Nurse of the assigned department at least 15 minutes (before/after) the shift
start time
Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior with the following
Information: A valid reason for missing and, A replacement shift date and time
What does Code Blue, Code Silver, Code Orange, and Code Red mean? (Please
include
appropriate age as necessary) - ANSWERSCode blue: Adult Medical Emergency (14+
years of age)
Code silver: a person with weapon or hostage Code Red: Fire
Code orange: hazardous material spill
Code gray: combative or disruptive patient
Code Yellow: bomb threat
Name 4 different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you could use
while participating in the hospital. - ANSWERSGowns,
Gloves,
Masks,
Goggles (not always available/required)
. What are the five ways to identify a patient? - ANSWERSPatient's nurse,
Patient ID wristband,
Patient's chart,
Whiteboard in the main nurse's station,
An open-ended question addressed to the patient
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their Leave of Absence request for
Processing? - ANSWERSAt least two weeks in advance
What are the four signs of fainting? - ANSWERS1) dizziness,
2) nausea,
3) loss of hearing,
, 4) loss of vision,
5) feeling hot,
6) feeling clammy
Name five arteries in the human body where a pulse can be measured. - ANSWERS1)
brachial
2) carotid
3) femoral
4) dorsalis pedis
5) popliteal
6) posterior tibial
7) radial
What is the central premise of universal standard precautions? - ANSWERSALL bodily
fluids are potentially infectious
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? - ANSWERS60-100 BPM
What is the earliest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month? -
ANSWERSFirst ten days of the month 1-10 shift preference for the next month
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the best way to prevent the
spreading of nosocomial infection? - ANSWERS-must wear mask when out of the room
-cannot have fresh flowers or fruit
-needs a clean environment
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR? - ANSWERSto maintain circulation to
your vital organs
According to the CDC, when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the
order required for doffing (removing) PPE? - ANSWERSDON: Gown, mask, gloves
DOFF: Gloves and gown, mask
What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for? - ANSWERSpull, aim, squeeze and sweep
On what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious: - ANSWERSInfant:
brachial
Child: carotid
Adult: carotid
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by a permanent
enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? - ANSWERSEmphysema
You are ambulating an elderly gentleman down the hall when he complains of being
dizzy. He suddenly loses consciousness and collapses. - What is your immediate
response? - What is your follow-up response? - ANSWERSa. Immediate Response:
Accurate.
What is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the larynx and
lower respiratory tract? - ANSWERSaspiration
Under what conditions are COPE Health Scholars allowed to handle medication? -
ANSWERSCOPE Health Scholars are NEVER allowed to handle medications
What two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? - ANSWERSCall the
Charge Nurse of the assigned department at least 15 minutes (before/after) the shift
start time
Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior with the following
Information: A valid reason for missing and, A replacement shift date and time
What does Code Blue, Code Silver, Code Orange, and Code Red mean? (Please
include
appropriate age as necessary) - ANSWERSCode blue: Adult Medical Emergency (14+
years of age)
Code silver: a person with weapon or hostage Code Red: Fire
Code orange: hazardous material spill
Code gray: combative or disruptive patient
Code Yellow: bomb threat
Name 4 different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you could use
while participating in the hospital. - ANSWERSGowns,
Gloves,
Masks,
Goggles (not always available/required)
. What are the five ways to identify a patient? - ANSWERSPatient's nurse,
Patient ID wristband,
Patient's chart,
Whiteboard in the main nurse's station,
An open-ended question addressed to the patient
How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their Leave of Absence request for
Processing? - ANSWERSAt least two weeks in advance
What are the four signs of fainting? - ANSWERS1) dizziness,
2) nausea,
3) loss of hearing,
, 4) loss of vision,
5) feeling hot,
6) feeling clammy
Name five arteries in the human body where a pulse can be measured. - ANSWERS1)
brachial
2) carotid
3) femoral
4) dorsalis pedis
5) popliteal
6) posterior tibial
7) radial
What is the central premise of universal standard precautions? - ANSWERSALL bodily
fluids are potentially infectious
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? - ANSWERS60-100 BPM
What is the earliest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month? -
ANSWERSFirst ten days of the month 1-10 shift preference for the next month
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the best way to prevent the
spreading of nosocomial infection? - ANSWERS-must wear mask when out of the room
-cannot have fresh flowers or fruit
-needs a clean environment
What is the primary purpose of performing CPR? - ANSWERSto maintain circulation to
your vital organs
According to the CDC, when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the
order required for doffing (removing) PPE? - ANSWERSDON: Gown, mask, gloves
DOFF: Gloves and gown, mask
What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for? - ANSWERSpull, aim, squeeze and sweep
On what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious: - ANSWERSInfant:
brachial
Child: carotid
Adult: carotid
What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by a permanent
enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? - ANSWERSEmphysema
You are ambulating an elderly gentleman down the hall when he complains of being
dizzy. He suddenly loses consciousness and collapses. - What is your immediate
response? - What is your follow-up response? - ANSWERSa. Immediate Response:
