COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-Report the suspected breach to
your privacy officer or supervisor.
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,Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - Correct 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? - Correct 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: - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
Correct answer-Axillary
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, If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - Correct answer-98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Comfort
their parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should
they do? - Correct 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
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? -
Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-Report the suspected breach to
your privacy officer or supervisor.
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,Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - Correct 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? - Correct 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: - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: -
Correct answer-Axillary
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, If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - Correct answer-98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Comfort
their parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should
they do? - Correct 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
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