NCHSE CERTIFICATION REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2 inch border around the sterile field Correct Answers What
part of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
30 Correct Answers How many days do items usually remain
sterile after being autoclaved?
8-10 Inches Correct Answers How many inches apart should
the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?
a A.A. /A.S. (Associate Arts/ Applied Science) Correct
Answers a two year degree obtained at a junior college or
community college
a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) Correct Answers an
undergraduate degree. a four year degree obtained at a state
college or university
A legal document that states what measures should or should not
be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal. Correct
Answers Karen's grandfather recently completed a living will.
What is a living will?
A possible CVA(stroke). CT scan, possible blood thinners
Correct Answers A man comes in the ER and c/o paralysis on
the L side. What is a possible diagnosis and what measures
should be taken?
,abuse Correct Answers any care that results in physical harm or
pain, or mental anguish
Acupuncture Correct Answers An alternative form of medicine
that has been around for thousands of years and uses tiny
needles to stimulate nerves is known as:
Adduction Correct Answers The Physical Therapist performs
ROM on his pt. He moves the patients arm toward the midline.
This is known as...
advanced directives Correct Answers a legal document
designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a
terminal illness or during the dying process
Aim at the base of the fire Correct Answers When using a fire
extinguisher, what is the next step following pulling of the pin?
Anus Correct Answers What expels stool from the body?
arthritis Correct Answers inflammation of a joint
assault and battery Correct Answers assault- verbal attack on
another person; treatment or care given without obtaining a
persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that
person's consent
Asthma Correct Answers A chronic allergic disorder
characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty,
coughing, and wheezing.
, Atria Correct Answers What is the upper sections of the heart
called?
Autocratic Correct Answers A leader or administrator that
makes all the decisions and does not allow anyone else to have
input and has trouble delegating responsibilities is using what
type of leadership style?
Because the dermal layer contains the nerves and nerve endings.
Correct Answers Why would a burn that goes into the dermal
(2nd) layer of the skin be very painful?
Bed is at lowest level, call button in easy reach, no spills on
floor, pt. In proper alignment, no tripping hazards Correct
Answers When leaving a patient's room what are the safety
checks that should always be done?
Behind the symphysis pubis Correct Answers Where is the
bladder located?
Bend from the hips and knees, get close to the patient, use
strongest muscles Correct Answers Debra's patient has fallen
on the floor and Debra must assist the patient up. What is the
correct way to help her patient up?
Bloody or soiled dressing Correct Answers What would be an
example of an item you would place in a red biohazard bag?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2 inch border around the sterile field Correct Answers What
part of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
30 Correct Answers How many days do items usually remain
sterile after being autoclaved?
8-10 Inches Correct Answers How many inches apart should
the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?
a A.A. /A.S. (Associate Arts/ Applied Science) Correct
Answers a two year degree obtained at a junior college or
community college
a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) Correct Answers an
undergraduate degree. a four year degree obtained at a state
college or university
A legal document that states what measures should or should not
be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal. Correct
Answers Karen's grandfather recently completed a living will.
What is a living will?
A possible CVA(stroke). CT scan, possible blood thinners
Correct Answers A man comes in the ER and c/o paralysis on
the L side. What is a possible diagnosis and what measures
should be taken?
,abuse Correct Answers any care that results in physical harm or
pain, or mental anguish
Acupuncture Correct Answers An alternative form of medicine
that has been around for thousands of years and uses tiny
needles to stimulate nerves is known as:
Adduction Correct Answers The Physical Therapist performs
ROM on his pt. He moves the patients arm toward the midline.
This is known as...
advanced directives Correct Answers a legal document
designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a
terminal illness or during the dying process
Aim at the base of the fire Correct Answers When using a fire
extinguisher, what is the next step following pulling of the pin?
Anus Correct Answers What expels stool from the body?
arthritis Correct Answers inflammation of a joint
assault and battery Correct Answers assault- verbal attack on
another person; treatment or care given without obtaining a
persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that
person's consent
Asthma Correct Answers A chronic allergic disorder
characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty,
coughing, and wheezing.
, Atria Correct Answers What is the upper sections of the heart
called?
Autocratic Correct Answers A leader or administrator that
makes all the decisions and does not allow anyone else to have
input and has trouble delegating responsibilities is using what
type of leadership style?
Because the dermal layer contains the nerves and nerve endings.
Correct Answers Why would a burn that goes into the dermal
(2nd) layer of the skin be very painful?
Bed is at lowest level, call button in easy reach, no spills on
floor, pt. In proper alignment, no tripping hazards Correct
Answers When leaving a patient's room what are the safety
checks that should always be done?
Behind the symphysis pubis Correct Answers Where is the
bladder located?
Bend from the hips and knees, get close to the patient, use
strongest muscles Correct Answers Debra's patient has fallen
on the floor and Debra must assist the patient up. What is the
correct way to help her patient up?
Bloody or soiled dressing Correct Answers What would be an
example of an item you would place in a red biohazard bag?
