COPE Health Scholars Written Exam / Study Guide
Actual Questions and Answers (A+ Guide Solution)
Newest 2025/2026
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
(ANSWER)All of the above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health,
provided care and payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - (ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a
picture of a patient's unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but
the patient's name is not mentioned. - (ANSWER)Report the suspected breach to
your privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - (ANSWER)A breach is the acquisition,
access, use or disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA,
which poses a significant risk of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected
individual
,In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is
negligently/knowingly obtained and disclosed, which of the following could face
fines and civil penalties? - (ANSWER)All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: - (ANSWER)Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is
inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the
purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - (ANSWER)Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
(ANSWER)Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - (ANSWER)98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - (ANSWER)Pain is the
single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
, Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for
the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - (ANSWER)Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be
able to perform your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the
following? - (ANSWER)Call the Charge Nurse of your department and Email your
Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the
following can they do when at the site but not on shift? - (ANSWER)Comfort their
parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should
they do? - (ANSWER)Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the
picture is deleted from all folders in the phone, and then report the situation to
the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device
policy? - (ANSWER)Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under
the influence of drugs/alcohol. - (ANSWER)True
Actual Questions and Answers (A+ Guide Solution)
Newest 2025/2026
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
(ANSWER)All of the above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health,
provided care and payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - (ANSWER)Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a
picture of a patient's unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but
the patient's name is not mentioned. - (ANSWER)Report the suspected breach to
your privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - (ANSWER)A breach is the acquisition,
access, use or disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA,
which poses a significant risk of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected
individual
,In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is
negligently/knowingly obtained and disclosed, which of the following could face
fines and civil penalties? - (ANSWER)All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
Describe the steps of inspiration: - (ANSWER)Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is
inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the
purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - (ANSWER)Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
(ANSWER)Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - (ANSWER)98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - (ANSWER)Pain is the
single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
, Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for
the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - (ANSWER)Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be
able to perform your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the
following? - (ANSWER)Call the Charge Nurse of your department and Email your
Department Coordinator
If a Scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the
following can they do when at the site but not on shift? - (ANSWER)Comfort their
parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should
they do? - (ANSWER)Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the
picture is deleted from all folders in the phone, and then report the situation to
the Charge Nurse and Program Manager
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device
policy? - (ANSWER)Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift
hours (department designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under
the influence of drugs/alcohol. - (ANSWER)True
