COPE HEALTH SCHOLAR WRITTEN EXAM
2026 CLINICAL OBSERVATION WORKBOOK
SOLVED QUESTIONS COMPILATION
◉ Semi-Fowler's Position
-Define.
Answer: Patient is lying in bed in a supine position with the head of
the bed elevated to approximately
* 30 degrees *
- (If necessary) Knees are slightly bent with pillow underneath
- Helps reduce pressure on patient's back
◉ High-Fowler's Position
-Define.
Answer: Patient is lying in bed in a supine position with the head of
the bed elevated upright at
* 90 degrees *
◉ Trendelenburg Position
-Define.
Answer: - Patient's *head is low and legs are elevated*
,- Used as a first measure for hypotension or change of blood flow
◉ Reverse Trendelenburg Position
-Define.
Answer: - Patient's *head is elevated*
- Used for head trauma victims (i.e. Anyone with an open/bleeding
wound)
◉ 5 forms of Patient Identification.
Answer: 1) White board
(In the main nurse's station for: Room #, Patient's name/initials,
nurse's name)
2) Open ended question
(Full name or DOB)
3) Patient's ID band
(Confirm Name/DOB)
4) Patient's nurse
5) Chart
,(Outside cover for: Name/Room #)
◉ Proper Body Mechanics
-Define.
Answer: - Neutral spine
- Low center of gravity
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Center of gravity directly over base of support
- Point toes in the direction of intended movement
- Lift with your legs and not your back
- Pushing is better than pulling
- Bed height to lowest hip height
◉ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-Define.
Answer: Equipment used to reduce exposure to and protect against
infectious materials:
DONNING (on):
- Gown
- Mask
- Goggles (if necessary)
, - Gloves
- Face masks
DOFFING (off):
- Gloves
- Goggles (if necessary)
- Gown (roll it down towards your waist until it is a ball)
- Wash hands
- Masks
With the proper PPE, Health Scholars can enter:
- Contact isolation room
- Droplet isolation room
** CANNOT enter airborne room **
◉ Protected Health Information (PHI)
-Define.
Answer: Any information about a person's physical health, mental
health, provided care, and payment for that care.
There are 3 forms of PHI:
2026 CLINICAL OBSERVATION WORKBOOK
SOLVED QUESTIONS COMPILATION
◉ Semi-Fowler's Position
-Define.
Answer: Patient is lying in bed in a supine position with the head of
the bed elevated to approximately
* 30 degrees *
- (If necessary) Knees are slightly bent with pillow underneath
- Helps reduce pressure on patient's back
◉ High-Fowler's Position
-Define.
Answer: Patient is lying in bed in a supine position with the head of
the bed elevated upright at
* 90 degrees *
◉ Trendelenburg Position
-Define.
Answer: - Patient's *head is low and legs are elevated*
,- Used as a first measure for hypotension or change of blood flow
◉ Reverse Trendelenburg Position
-Define.
Answer: - Patient's *head is elevated*
- Used for head trauma victims (i.e. Anyone with an open/bleeding
wound)
◉ 5 forms of Patient Identification.
Answer: 1) White board
(In the main nurse's station for: Room #, Patient's name/initials,
nurse's name)
2) Open ended question
(Full name or DOB)
3) Patient's ID band
(Confirm Name/DOB)
4) Patient's nurse
5) Chart
,(Outside cover for: Name/Room #)
◉ Proper Body Mechanics
-Define.
Answer: - Neutral spine
- Low center of gravity
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Center of gravity directly over base of support
- Point toes in the direction of intended movement
- Lift with your legs and not your back
- Pushing is better than pulling
- Bed height to lowest hip height
◉ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-Define.
Answer: Equipment used to reduce exposure to and protect against
infectious materials:
DONNING (on):
- Gown
- Mask
- Goggles (if necessary)
, - Gloves
- Face masks
DOFFING (off):
- Gloves
- Goggles (if necessary)
- Gown (roll it down towards your waist until it is a ball)
- Wash hands
- Masks
With the proper PPE, Health Scholars can enter:
- Contact isolation room
- Droplet isolation room
** CANNOT enter airborne room **
◉ Protected Health Information (PHI)
-Define.
Answer: Any information about a person's physical health, mental
health, provided care, and payment for that care.
There are 3 forms of PHI:
