COPE Health Scholar Written Exam
Which of the following is NOT is a sign of fainting?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Increased blood pressure
D. Loss of vision
E. Feeling hot
F. Feeling clammy
G. Loss of hearing
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C
D
E
F and G - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Increased blood pressure
Which term describes the "the duties or services that a particular practitioner is
authorized to perform"?
A. Task Assignment
B. Scope of Practice
C. Jurisdiction
D. Service Authorization - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Scope of Practice
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult?
A. 50-70 BPM
,B. 60-100 BPM
C. 80-120 BPM
D. 90-110 BPM - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 60-100 BPM
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
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
Which of the following is NOT is a sign of fainting?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Increased blood pressure
D. Loss of vision
E. Feeling hot
F. Feeling clammy
G. Loss of hearing
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C
D
E
F and G - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Increased blood pressure
Which term describes the "the duties or services that a particular practitioner is
authorized to perform"?
A. Task Assignment
B. Scope of Practice
C. Jurisdiction
D. Service Authorization - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Scope of Practice
What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult?
A. 50-70 BPM
,B. 60-100 BPM
C. 80-120 BPM
D. 90-110 BPM - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 60-100 BPM
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
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
