Introduction to Health Care Final Exam
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
It is acceptable to run only if there is an emergency situation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
When speaking with patients who are hard of hearing, it is helpful to speak as loudly as possible. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
the first step to ensure patient safety is the careful observation of patient behavior. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
uniforms may be work in nonwork settings if they have not been stained with bodily fluids from
patients. - CORRECT ANSWER false
class A fire extinguishers should never be used on fires that involve flammable liquids. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
in the event of a fire, a hot door should be opened if it is the only escape route. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
chemicals should never be stored near a heat source or in direct sunlight. - CORRECT ANSWER
true
workplace violence is lower in health care settings than in other work settings. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
if you suspect a bio terrorism-related outbreak, you should immediately notify the FBI. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
inadequate staffing is an example of psychosocial workplace hazard. - CORRECT ANSWER
true
,cramped work spaces and inadequate equipment are examples of a workplace ergonomic hazard. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
environmental safety means identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and
injuries. - CORRECT ANSWER true
workplace violence refers to physical abuse only, not verbal. - CORRECT ANSWER false
the best approach to safety is to focus on solving problems once they arise. - CORRECT ANSWER
false
stay to the right in hallways and be cautious when approaching intersections in order to prevent
collisions. - CORRECT ANSWER true
it is all right to wear multiple types of rings as long as you don't plan of having to apply sterile gloves.
- CORRECT ANSWER false
acrylic nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails. - CORRECT ANSWER false
it is all right to leave patients unattended on a treatment table is they are young and alert. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
patients hear better when you speak while facing them. - CORRECT ANSWER true
do not place food in a refrigerator that contains lab specimens or medications. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
your supervisor asks you to help cover for an absent worker by performing a treatment you have read
about but never performed. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER advise your
supervisor that you are not qualified to perform the treatment.
which of the following is not a good practice when performing a procedure on a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER ensure that you have the correct person by asking, "Are you Mr. Ramirez?"
,when a patient becomes dizzy when attempting to stand, due to changes in blood levels, what are the
most appropriate instructions to give? - CORRECT ANSWER get up slowly.
how can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk of accident and injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER awareness of common dangers is decreased.
special biohazard bags should be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER discarding waste that
contains bodily fluids.
which of the following statements is not true about incident reports? - CORRECT ANSWER
are placed in the patients file.
when using a fire extinguisher, at which part of the fire should the nozzle be aimed? - CORRECT
ANSWER the base of the flames.
what is the advantage of using an ABC type of fire extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER it
can be used on all types of fires.
why are electrical fires especially hazardous? - CORRECT ANSWER there is the danger of
electrocution
in the event of a fire in which smoke is present, what is the safest way to leave the area? - CORRECT
ANSWER crawl along the floor
what is the first step to take if a person is receiving an electrical shock? - CORRECT ANSWER
turn off the main source of power
what is the best source of information in which to find the precautions that should be taken when
handling substances that contain chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER material safety data
sheets (MSDS)
what is the minimum length of time that eyes have been splashed with chemicals should be rinsed? -
CORRECT ANSWER 15 minutes
what is the proper way to dispose of radioactive waste? - CORRECT ANSWER label it as
"radioactive", and place it in a special container.
, a patient with which of the following would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system? -
CORRECT ANSWER chest pains.
for many people, the incidence of top three causes of death in the United States today are influenced
by their personal habits. - CORRECT ANSWER true
there is some evidence that being overwieght can contribute to certain forms of cancer. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
phsyical exercise is only helpful for increasing fitness if eating habits are also changed. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
gum disease does not usually have serius consequences. - CORRECT ANSWER false
the body responds in the same way to real and imagined dangers - CORRECT ANSWER true
meditation is becoming recognized as a therapeutic technique for patients with serious illnesses. -
CORRECT ANSWER true
the discomfort experienced by smokers who try to quit is mostly in the mind and can be eliminated
with positive thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER false
in certain health care occupations, it is impossible to obtain a license if you have been convicted of
using illegal drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER true
trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils are the same thing - CORRECT ANSWER true
if a food is labeled "free range," this means that it is organic. - CORRECT ANSWER false
which actiong should you take first to helpyou succeed when sttempting to change a negative habit? -
CORRECT ANSWER make a decisions that you want to change
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
It is acceptable to run only if there is an emergency situation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
When speaking with patients who are hard of hearing, it is helpful to speak as loudly as possible. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
the first step to ensure patient safety is the careful observation of patient behavior. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
uniforms may be work in nonwork settings if they have not been stained with bodily fluids from
patients. - CORRECT ANSWER false
class A fire extinguishers should never be used on fires that involve flammable liquids. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
in the event of a fire, a hot door should be opened if it is the only escape route. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
chemicals should never be stored near a heat source or in direct sunlight. - CORRECT ANSWER
true
workplace violence is lower in health care settings than in other work settings. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
if you suspect a bio terrorism-related outbreak, you should immediately notify the FBI. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
inadequate staffing is an example of psychosocial workplace hazard. - CORRECT ANSWER
true
,cramped work spaces and inadequate equipment are examples of a workplace ergonomic hazard. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
environmental safety means identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and
injuries. - CORRECT ANSWER true
workplace violence refers to physical abuse only, not verbal. - CORRECT ANSWER false
the best approach to safety is to focus on solving problems once they arise. - CORRECT ANSWER
false
stay to the right in hallways and be cautious when approaching intersections in order to prevent
collisions. - CORRECT ANSWER true
it is all right to wear multiple types of rings as long as you don't plan of having to apply sterile gloves.
- CORRECT ANSWER false
acrylic nails harbor fewer microorganisms than natural nails. - CORRECT ANSWER false
it is all right to leave patients unattended on a treatment table is they are young and alert. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
patients hear better when you speak while facing them. - CORRECT ANSWER true
do not place food in a refrigerator that contains lab specimens or medications. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
your supervisor asks you to help cover for an absent worker by performing a treatment you have read
about but never performed. what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER advise your
supervisor that you are not qualified to perform the treatment.
which of the following is not a good practice when performing a procedure on a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER ensure that you have the correct person by asking, "Are you Mr. Ramirez?"
,when a patient becomes dizzy when attempting to stand, due to changes in blood levels, what are the
most appropriate instructions to give? - CORRECT ANSWER get up slowly.
how can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk of accident and injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER awareness of common dangers is decreased.
special biohazard bags should be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER discarding waste that
contains bodily fluids.
which of the following statements is not true about incident reports? - CORRECT ANSWER
are placed in the patients file.
when using a fire extinguisher, at which part of the fire should the nozzle be aimed? - CORRECT
ANSWER the base of the flames.
what is the advantage of using an ABC type of fire extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER it
can be used on all types of fires.
why are electrical fires especially hazardous? - CORRECT ANSWER there is the danger of
electrocution
in the event of a fire in which smoke is present, what is the safest way to leave the area? - CORRECT
ANSWER crawl along the floor
what is the first step to take if a person is receiving an electrical shock? - CORRECT ANSWER
turn off the main source of power
what is the best source of information in which to find the precautions that should be taken when
handling substances that contain chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER material safety data
sheets (MSDS)
what is the minimum length of time that eyes have been splashed with chemicals should be rinsed? -
CORRECT ANSWER 15 minutes
what is the proper way to dispose of radioactive waste? - CORRECT ANSWER label it as
"radioactive", and place it in a special container.
, a patient with which of the following would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system? -
CORRECT ANSWER chest pains.
for many people, the incidence of top three causes of death in the United States today are influenced
by their personal habits. - CORRECT ANSWER true
there is some evidence that being overwieght can contribute to certain forms of cancer. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
phsyical exercise is only helpful for increasing fitness if eating habits are also changed. - CORRECT
ANSWER false
gum disease does not usually have serius consequences. - CORRECT ANSWER false
the body responds in the same way to real and imagined dangers - CORRECT ANSWER true
meditation is becoming recognized as a therapeutic technique for patients with serious illnesses. -
CORRECT ANSWER true
the discomfort experienced by smokers who try to quit is mostly in the mind and can be eliminated
with positive thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER false
in certain health care occupations, it is impossible to obtain a license if you have been convicted of
using illegal drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER true
trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils are the same thing - CORRECT ANSWER true
if a food is labeled "free range," this means that it is organic. - CORRECT ANSWER false
which actiong should you take first to helpyou succeed when sttempting to change a negative habit? -
CORRECT ANSWER make a decisions that you want to change
