NHA Line of Service| Exam Review
Questions and Answers| Multiple Choice
Selection| Graded A
Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service
work is completed is an OSHA standard known as:
A. Safe electrical procedures
B. Safeguarding equipment
C. Control of hazardous energy
D. Lockout/tagout
Which of the following is required to maintain sterile technique during a surgical procedure?
A. Scrub the site with soap and water
B. Use sterile gloves and instruments
C. Maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure
D. Wear non-sterile gloves
Which of the following would be a violation of HIPAA privacy rules?
A. Sharing patient information with authorized personnel
B. Disclosing patient information to the insurance company
C. Discussing patient information in public areas
D. Leaving patient records in an unlocked, unattended area
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,A patient’s blood pressure reading is 160/100 mmHg. This reading is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Prehypertension
C. Hypertension Stage 2
D. Hypotension
Which of the following medical professionals is legally allowed to sign a patient’s prescription
for medication?
A. Medical Assistant
B. Registered Nurse
C. Physician
D. Phlebotomist
A healthcare worker's primary responsibility when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a
bed is to:
A. Ensure patient safety
B. Complete the transfer as quickly as possible
C. Minimize staff involvement
D. Obtain verbal consent from the patient
Which of the following codes is used for a preventative health service under ICD-10?
A. E/M code
2
,B. CPT code
C. DRG code
D. Z code
Which type of consent is required before performing a major surgical procedure?
A. Implied consent
B. Informed consent
C. Verbal consent
D. Passive consent
If a healthcare provider asks for an ECG, they are checking which part of the body?
A. Liver
B. Brain
C. Heart
D. Lungs
Who is responsible for preparing a patient’s prescription in a pharmacy?
A. Medical assistant
B. Phlebotomist
C. Radiologic technologist
D. Pharmacist
Which federal law regulates the protection of patient health information?
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, A. ADA
B. HIPAA
C. OSHA
D. CLIA
Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a Patient Care Technician
(PCT)?
A. Administering medications
B. Assisting with patient mobility
C. Measuring vital signs
D. Collecting urine specimens
Which type of healthcare professional is authorized to draw blood?
A. Medical coder
B. Phlebotomist
C. Radiology technician
D. Medical transcriptionist
Which of the following describes the role of a durable power of attorney?
A. To make financial decisions for a patient
B. To make healthcare decisions when the patient is incapacitated
C. To notarize legal documents for the patient
D. To administer medication to the patient
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Questions and Answers| Multiple Choice
Selection| Graded A
Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service
work is completed is an OSHA standard known as:
A. Safe electrical procedures
B. Safeguarding equipment
C. Control of hazardous energy
D. Lockout/tagout
Which of the following is required to maintain sterile technique during a surgical procedure?
A. Scrub the site with soap and water
B. Use sterile gloves and instruments
C. Maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure
D. Wear non-sterile gloves
Which of the following would be a violation of HIPAA privacy rules?
A. Sharing patient information with authorized personnel
B. Disclosing patient information to the insurance company
C. Discussing patient information in public areas
D. Leaving patient records in an unlocked, unattended area
1
,A patient’s blood pressure reading is 160/100 mmHg. This reading is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Prehypertension
C. Hypertension Stage 2
D. Hypotension
Which of the following medical professionals is legally allowed to sign a patient’s prescription
for medication?
A. Medical Assistant
B. Registered Nurse
C. Physician
D. Phlebotomist
A healthcare worker's primary responsibility when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a
bed is to:
A. Ensure patient safety
B. Complete the transfer as quickly as possible
C. Minimize staff involvement
D. Obtain verbal consent from the patient
Which of the following codes is used for a preventative health service under ICD-10?
A. E/M code
2
,B. CPT code
C. DRG code
D. Z code
Which type of consent is required before performing a major surgical procedure?
A. Implied consent
B. Informed consent
C. Verbal consent
D. Passive consent
If a healthcare provider asks for an ECG, they are checking which part of the body?
A. Liver
B. Brain
C. Heart
D. Lungs
Who is responsible for preparing a patient’s prescription in a pharmacy?
A. Medical assistant
B. Phlebotomist
C. Radiologic technologist
D. Pharmacist
Which federal law regulates the protection of patient health information?
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, A. ADA
B. HIPAA
C. OSHA
D. CLIA
Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a Patient Care Technician
(PCT)?
A. Administering medications
B. Assisting with patient mobility
C. Measuring vital signs
D. Collecting urine specimens
Which type of healthcare professional is authorized to draw blood?
A. Medical coder
B. Phlebotomist
C. Radiology technician
D. Medical transcriptionist
Which of the following describes the role of a durable power of attorney?
A. To make financial decisions for a patient
B. To make healthcare decisions when the patient is incapacitated
C. To notarize legal documents for the patient
D. To administer medication to the patient
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