PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE EXAM
1. are a set a practices for use with all
patients to prevent the spread of disease.
- universal precautions
- bosy substance isolations
- contact precautions
- infection control: universal precautions
2. occurs as a result of a focal or generalized brain
function distur- bance accompanied by a change in the level
of consciousness.
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- A seizure
- Hypoglycemia
- A cerebrovascular accident (stroke): A seizure
3. Who is authorized to sign an informed consent for a
mentally incompetent patient?
- Legal guardian only
- Legal guardian or attending physician
- Legal guardian or any family member
,- Family members, legal guardians or attending physician
with knowledge of patient's mental condition: Legal guardian
only
4. Which of the following requires a physician's order?
- The use of physical restraints used to resist patient
movement for safety
- The use of immobilization techniques to keep the patient
from moving during imaging procedures
- The use of safety straps or side rails to prevent patient falls
during sedation, disorientation or weakness
- a Physician's order is not required for any of these actions
as long as precautions are used to prevent patient injury: The
use of physical restraints used to resist patient movement for
safety
5. Which of the following questions would NOT be an example
of offering valid choices to a patient?
- Would you like to come with me for your x-ray procedure?
- Would you like a blanket to keep warm during your
examination?
- Would you prefer to sit near a window in the waiting room?
- Can I make you more comfortable while you wait?: Would you
like to come with me for your x-ray procedure?
,6. Which of the following is the site that records the most
accurate pulse rate?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery: apical artery
7. Which of the following is the most common site for
measuring a patient's pulse?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery: radial artery
8. Which of the following is the average pulse rate (range) for
a child?
- 45-60 BPM
- 70-100 BPM
- 95-110 BPM
- 100-180 BPM: 95-110 BPM
9. Which of the following is a type of shock.
- hypovolemic
- vasogenic
- anaphylactic
- all of the above: all of the above
, 10. Which of the following is a mode of conveying infection?
- contact
- vehicle
- air
- all of the above: all of the above
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure?
- Jerking
- focal
- petit mal
- grand mal: Jerking
12. Which of the following could fluctuate ones body
temperature?
- exercise
- time of day
- hormones
- all of the above: all of the above
13. Which of the following are correct statements of proper
body mechanics?
1. Use a broad stance.
2. Turn and lift using your back muscles.
3. Carry heavy objects close to your body.: 1 and 3 only
14. Which of the following are NOT microorganisms? Bacteria
PRACTICE EXAM
1. are a set a practices for use with all
patients to prevent the spread of disease.
- universal precautions
- bosy substance isolations
- contact precautions
- infection control: universal precautions
2. occurs as a result of a focal or generalized brain
function distur- bance accompanied by a change in the level
of consciousness.
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- A seizure
- Hypoglycemia
- A cerebrovascular accident (stroke): A seizure
3. Who is authorized to sign an informed consent for a
mentally incompetent patient?
- Legal guardian only
- Legal guardian or attending physician
- Legal guardian or any family member
,- Family members, legal guardians or attending physician
with knowledge of patient's mental condition: Legal guardian
only
4. Which of the following requires a physician's order?
- The use of physical restraints used to resist patient
movement for safety
- The use of immobilization techniques to keep the patient
from moving during imaging procedures
- The use of safety straps or side rails to prevent patient falls
during sedation, disorientation or weakness
- a Physician's order is not required for any of these actions
as long as precautions are used to prevent patient injury: The
use of physical restraints used to resist patient movement for
safety
5. Which of the following questions would NOT be an example
of offering valid choices to a patient?
- Would you like to come with me for your x-ray procedure?
- Would you like a blanket to keep warm during your
examination?
- Would you prefer to sit near a window in the waiting room?
- Can I make you more comfortable while you wait?: Would you
like to come with me for your x-ray procedure?
,6. Which of the following is the site that records the most
accurate pulse rate?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery: apical artery
7. Which of the following is the most common site for
measuring a patient's pulse?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery: radial artery
8. Which of the following is the average pulse rate (range) for
a child?
- 45-60 BPM
- 70-100 BPM
- 95-110 BPM
- 100-180 BPM: 95-110 BPM
9. Which of the following is a type of shock.
- hypovolemic
- vasogenic
- anaphylactic
- all of the above: all of the above
, 10. Which of the following is a mode of conveying infection?
- contact
- vehicle
- air
- all of the above: all of the above
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure?
- Jerking
- focal
- petit mal
- grand mal: Jerking
12. Which of the following could fluctuate ones body
temperature?
- exercise
- time of day
- hormones
- all of the above: all of the above
13. Which of the following are correct statements of proper
body mechanics?
1. Use a broad stance.
2. Turn and lift using your back muscles.
3. Carry heavy objects close to your body.: 1 and 3 only
14. Which of the following are NOT microorganisms? Bacteria
