COPE Health Scholars UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is AIDET/SKIAHI? Briefly describe each word of the acronym. - CORRECT
ANSWER - AIDET: Acknowledge the patient with a greeting. Introduce yourself as a
Health Scholar. Duration: inform them how long the process will take. Explain to the patient
what you will do and what to expect. Thank the patient for entrusting you with their care.
SKIAHI: Signs: assess the outside of the room for signs. Knock before entering the room.
Introduce yourself and state your position. Assess the patient's surrounding. Hand Hygiene: gel
or wash your hands. Identify: ensure correct patient by verifying two patient identifiers
What is the emergency pager number? - CORRECT ANSWER - 888-248-2914
Can Health Scholars adjust leads? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, they cannot adjust leads.
Tom Riddle is running late to his shift, who should he contact to inform of his tardiness? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Call the charge nurse of the department they are shifting in 15
minutes after they are scheduled to shift.
When repositioning a patient, what precautions do you need to be aware of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has
any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they dizzy? Have they
eaten?). Must have RN approval.
Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has any broken or
sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have
RN approval. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Alert the Charge Nurse
2. If necessary, receive first aid care at the hospital. Any additional care must be under the
Scholar's own personal healthcare.
3. Call the program manager to report the incident at 888-248-2914.
, When signing out of your shift, you must always round to the nearest ______ hour. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quarter
Can Health Scholars wear sweaters if they are cold during their shift? What can they wear
underneath their brown polo? - CORRECT ANSWER - No they cannot. If Health Scholars
are cold they can wear either a brown or white long sleeve shirt under their polo.
What do you wear for a DST? - CORRECT ANSWER - A white polo, khakis, white non
canvas shoes, and a pen
Can Health Scholars take Vitals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Scholars may only take
vitals when a staff member is present.
Is Dumbledore required to take a break between his shifts, if so for how long? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes. Back to back shifts require a 30 minute break in between.
Dumbledore, a Fast Track scholar is scheduled to shift in his first department form 11-3pm on
7/31. He is later scheduled to shift in his second department from 3-7pm. What is the appropriate
way to sign in and out of both of his shifts? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dumbledore must
come in 15 minutes early and sign in at 10:45am. He should sign out at 2:45, take a 30 minute
break and sign in and out of his second shift at 3:15 and 7:15, respectively.
What are the 5 ways of identifying a patient (in no particular order)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Patient Nurse.
2.Main Nurses Station 3.Whiteboard.
4.Open ended question
5.Patient's Wristband.
6.Patient's chart.
What does Code Gray, Code Purple, Code Orange, and Code Blue mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Code Gray: Combative person is present on the floor.
Code Purple: Potential kidnapping of a toddler.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is AIDET/SKIAHI? Briefly describe each word of the acronym. - CORRECT
ANSWER - AIDET: Acknowledge the patient with a greeting. Introduce yourself as a
Health Scholar. Duration: inform them how long the process will take. Explain to the patient
what you will do and what to expect. Thank the patient for entrusting you with their care.
SKIAHI: Signs: assess the outside of the room for signs. Knock before entering the room.
Introduce yourself and state your position. Assess the patient's surrounding. Hand Hygiene: gel
or wash your hands. Identify: ensure correct patient by verifying two patient identifiers
What is the emergency pager number? - CORRECT ANSWER - 888-248-2914
Can Health Scholars adjust leads? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, they cannot adjust leads.
Tom Riddle is running late to his shift, who should he contact to inform of his tardiness? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Call the charge nurse of the department they are shifting in 15
minutes after they are scheduled to shift.
When repositioning a patient, what precautions do you need to be aware of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has
any broken or sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they dizzy? Have they
eaten?). Must have RN approval.
Be aware of the patient's surroundings (IV, Catheter, etc), if the patient has any broken or
sprained limbs, overall physical state of patient (Are they dizzy? Have they eaten?). Must have
RN approval. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Alert the Charge Nurse
2. If necessary, receive first aid care at the hospital. Any additional care must be under the
Scholar's own personal healthcare.
3. Call the program manager to report the incident at 888-248-2914.
, When signing out of your shift, you must always round to the nearest ______ hour. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quarter
Can Health Scholars wear sweaters if they are cold during their shift? What can they wear
underneath their brown polo? - CORRECT ANSWER - No they cannot. If Health Scholars
are cold they can wear either a brown or white long sleeve shirt under their polo.
What do you wear for a DST? - CORRECT ANSWER - A white polo, khakis, white non
canvas shoes, and a pen
Can Health Scholars take Vitals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Scholars may only take
vitals when a staff member is present.
Is Dumbledore required to take a break between his shifts, if so for how long? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes. Back to back shifts require a 30 minute break in between.
Dumbledore, a Fast Track scholar is scheduled to shift in his first department form 11-3pm on
7/31. He is later scheduled to shift in his second department from 3-7pm. What is the appropriate
way to sign in and out of both of his shifts? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dumbledore must
come in 15 minutes early and sign in at 10:45am. He should sign out at 2:45, take a 30 minute
break and sign in and out of his second shift at 3:15 and 7:15, respectively.
What are the 5 ways of identifying a patient (in no particular order)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Patient Nurse.
2.Main Nurses Station 3.Whiteboard.
4.Open ended question
5.Patient's Wristband.
6.Patient's chart.
What does Code Gray, Code Purple, Code Orange, and Code Blue mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Code Gray: Combative person is present on the floor.
Code Purple: Potential kidnapping of a toddler.
