• What is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the
larynx and lower respiratory tract? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aspiration
• Under what conditions are COPE Health Scholars allowed to handle
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-COPE Health Scholars are NEVER allowed
to handle medications
• **What two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Call the Charge Nurse of the assigned department within 15 minutes
after the shift start time
2. Email your Department Coordinator at least 24 hours prior with the following
information: (1) a valid reason for missing (2) A replacement shift date and time**
• Five to identify a patient - CORRECT ANSWER-1. patient's nurse 2. patient's
ID wristband 3. Patient's chart 4. White board in main nurses station 5. An
open ended question addressed to the patient
• How far in advance should Health Scholars submit their Leave of Absence
request for processing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Two weeks prior to the
anticipated leave date
• **What are four signs of fainting? - CORRECT ANSWER-- dizziness
• nausea
• loss of hearing
• loss of vision
• feeling hot
• feeling clammy**
• **five arteries in the human body where pulse can be measured - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Brachial
• Carotid
• Femoral
• Dorsalis Pedis (pedal)
, • Popliteal
• Posterior tibial
• Radial**
• What is the central premise of universal health precautions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-ALL bodily fluids are potentially infectious
• What is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER-
60-100 BPM
• Earliest date that you can sign up for shifts for the following month? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The 1st of the month
• According to the CDC what is the best way to prevent the spreading of a
nosocomial infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Washing your hands
• What is the primary purpose of performing CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-To
maintain circulation to vital organs
• What is the number you have to dial to "call a code" in the hospital? -
CORRECT ANSWER-#3000
• **According to CDC, when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the
order required for doffing PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Gloves
2. Goggles
3. Gown
4. Mask**
• What does PASS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• On what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious: Infant, Child,
Adult - CORRECT ANSWER-Infant: Brachial
Child: Carotid
Adult: Carotid
• What pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by
permanent enlargement of the airspace (alveoli)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emphysema
• **You are ambulating an elderly gentleman down the hall when he complains of
being dizzy. He suddenly loses consciousness and collapses.