COPE health scholar test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what are accredited agencies for - CORRECT ANSWER - so that the hospital can receive
reimbursement from the federal government (Medicare and Medicaid) for services rendered
three accreditation agencies - CORRECT ANSWER - the joint commission, det norske
veritas, and healthcare facilities accrediting program
national patient safety goals - CORRECT ANSWER - published by the join commission ever
year, its goals and requirements for patient safety
examples of national patient safety goals - CORRECT ANSWER - identifying patients
correctly, improving staff communication, using medicines safely, using alarms safely, etc
define cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - when an individual understands and
recognizes the similarities and differences amongst various ethnic groups, and also appreciates
and respects other ethnic groups in order to help resolve a problem
why is cultural awareness important in patient care - CORRECT ANSWER - it shows our
respect and support for them when they are in their weaker states. Thus we show that we
understand them and care about them, they can trust us better, allow the hospital staffs to
treatment, so they can heal faster
who are high risk falls, suffocations, and aspirations - CORRECT ANSWER - neonates and
infants(newborn to 1 year old)
what are things to look out for for high risk falls, suffocations, and aspirations - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure their parents or guardians are nearby, support their head, keep crib
rails raised, and keep things away from faces
, who are high risk of substance abuse, depression/suicide, and STDS - CORRECT ANSWER -
adolescents (13-18)
how can we assist high risk substance abuse, depression/suicide, and STDS - CORRECT
ANSWER - allow them to be part of decision making, take their suicide threats seriously,
provide them with freedom and privacy as necessary
who are at high risk of sleep pattern disturbances, weak skin integrity, aspirations, falls, impaired
hearing/ eyesight - CORRECT ANSWER - older adults (65 and above)
what interventions can we provide for high risk of sleep pattern disturbances, weak skin
integrity, aspirations, falls, impaired hearing/ eyesight - CORRECT ANSWER - make sure
they change positions frequently to prevent bed sores, be cautious of them when they eat, check
if they need to release body waste on a regular basis, and consider hearing/vision loss but do
NOT assume they all are
how can you sure communication skills - CORRECT ANSWER - gestures, facial expressions,
touch, pace, and degree of formality
define palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER - care for anyone with a serious illness. it
focuses on relief from symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress regardless of whatever
the diagnosis may be. does NOT exclusively refer to end of life treatment
end of life protocols - CORRECT ANSWER - DNR, advanced directive, POLST
DNR - CORRECT ANSWER - do not resuscitate
advanced directive - CORRECT ANSWER - patients give their instructions for end of life
treatment in the case f losing the ability to communicate
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what are accredited agencies for - CORRECT ANSWER - so that the hospital can receive
reimbursement from the federal government (Medicare and Medicaid) for services rendered
three accreditation agencies - CORRECT ANSWER - the joint commission, det norske
veritas, and healthcare facilities accrediting program
national patient safety goals - CORRECT ANSWER - published by the join commission ever
year, its goals and requirements for patient safety
examples of national patient safety goals - CORRECT ANSWER - identifying patients
correctly, improving staff communication, using medicines safely, using alarms safely, etc
define cultural awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - when an individual understands and
recognizes the similarities and differences amongst various ethnic groups, and also appreciates
and respects other ethnic groups in order to help resolve a problem
why is cultural awareness important in patient care - CORRECT ANSWER - it shows our
respect and support for them when they are in their weaker states. Thus we show that we
understand them and care about them, they can trust us better, allow the hospital staffs to
treatment, so they can heal faster
who are high risk falls, suffocations, and aspirations - CORRECT ANSWER - neonates and
infants(newborn to 1 year old)
what are things to look out for for high risk falls, suffocations, and aspirations - CORRECT
ANSWER - make sure their parents or guardians are nearby, support their head, keep crib
rails raised, and keep things away from faces
, who are high risk of substance abuse, depression/suicide, and STDS - CORRECT ANSWER -
adolescents (13-18)
how can we assist high risk substance abuse, depression/suicide, and STDS - CORRECT
ANSWER - allow them to be part of decision making, take their suicide threats seriously,
provide them with freedom and privacy as necessary
who are at high risk of sleep pattern disturbances, weak skin integrity, aspirations, falls, impaired
hearing/ eyesight - CORRECT ANSWER - older adults (65 and above)
what interventions can we provide for high risk of sleep pattern disturbances, weak skin
integrity, aspirations, falls, impaired hearing/ eyesight - CORRECT ANSWER - make sure
they change positions frequently to prevent bed sores, be cautious of them when they eat, check
if they need to release body waste on a regular basis, and consider hearing/vision loss but do
NOT assume they all are
how can you sure communication skills - CORRECT ANSWER - gestures, facial expressions,
touch, pace, and degree of formality
define palliative care - CORRECT ANSWER - care for anyone with a serious illness. it
focuses on relief from symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress regardless of whatever
the diagnosis may be. does NOT exclusively refer to end of life treatment
end of life protocols - CORRECT ANSWER - DNR, advanced directive, POLST
DNR - CORRECT ANSWER - do not resuscitate
advanced directive - CORRECT ANSWER - patients give their instructions for end of life
treatment in the case f losing the ability to communicate
