PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
1. ______________ are a set a practices for use with all universal precautions
patients to prevent the spread of disease.
- universal precautions
- bosy substance isolations
- contact precautions
- infection control
2. ________ occurs as a result of a focal or generalized A seizure
brain function disturbance accompanied by a change
in the level of consciousness.
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- A seizure
- Hypoglycemia
- A cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
3. Who is authorized to sign an informed consent for a Legal guardian only
mentally incompetent patient?
- Legal guardian only
- Legal guardian or attending physician
- Legal guardian or any family member
- Family members, legal guardians or attending physi-
cian with knowledge of patient's mental condition
4. Which of the following requires a physician's order? The use of physical re-
- The use of physical restraints used to resist patient straints used to resist pa-
movement for safety tient 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 weak-
ness
- a Physician's order is not required for any of these
, PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
actions as long as precautions are used to prevent
patient injury
5. Which of the following questions would NOT be an Would you like to come
example of offering valid choices to a patient? with me for your x-ray pro-
- Would you like to come with me for your x-ray pro- cedure?
cedure?
- 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?
6. Which of the following is the site that records the most apical artery
accurate pulse rate?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery
7. Which of the following is the most common site for radial artery
measuring a patient's pulse?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery
8. Which of the following is the average pulse rate 95-110 BPM
(range) for a child?
- 45-60 BPM
- 70-100 BPM
- 95-110 BPM
- 100-180 BPM
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9. Which of the following is a type of shock. all of the above
- hypovolemic
- vasogenic
- anaphylactic
- all of the above
10. Which of the following is a mode of conveying infec- all of the above
tion?
- contact
- vehicle
- air
- all of the above
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure? Jerking
- Jerking
- focal
- petit mal
- grand mal
12. Which of the following could fluctuate ones body tem- all of the above
perature?
- exercise
- time of day
- hormones
- all of the above
13. Which of the following are correct statements of prop- 1 and 3 only
er body mechanics?
1. Use a broad stance.
2. Turn and lift using your back muscles.
3. Carry heavy objects close to your body.
1. ______________ are a set a practices for use with all universal precautions
patients to prevent the spread of disease.
- universal precautions
- bosy substance isolations
- contact precautions
- infection control
2. ________ occurs as a result of a focal or generalized A seizure
brain function disturbance accompanied by a change
in the level of consciousness.
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- A seizure
- Hypoglycemia
- A cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
3. Who is authorized to sign an informed consent for a Legal guardian only
mentally incompetent patient?
- Legal guardian only
- Legal guardian or attending physician
- Legal guardian or any family member
- Family members, legal guardians or attending physi-
cian with knowledge of patient's mental condition
4. Which of the following requires a physician's order? The use of physical re-
- The use of physical restraints used to resist patient straints used to resist pa-
movement for safety tient 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 weak-
ness
- a Physician's order is not required for any of these
, PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
actions as long as precautions are used to prevent
patient injury
5. Which of the following questions would NOT be an Would you like to come
example of offering valid choices to a patient? with me for your x-ray pro-
- Would you like to come with me for your x-ray pro- cedure?
cedure?
- 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?
6. Which of the following is the site that records the most apical artery
accurate pulse rate?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery
7. Which of the following is the most common site for radial artery
measuring a patient's pulse?
- carotid artery
- apical artery
- temporal artery
- radial artery
8. Which of the following is the average pulse rate 95-110 BPM
(range) for a child?
- 45-60 BPM
- 70-100 BPM
- 95-110 BPM
- 100-180 BPM
, PATIENT CARE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
9. Which of the following is a type of shock. all of the above
- hypovolemic
- vasogenic
- anaphylactic
- all of the above
10. Which of the following is a mode of conveying infec- all of the above
tion?
- contact
- vehicle
- air
- all of the above
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure? Jerking
- Jerking
- focal
- petit mal
- grand mal
12. Which of the following could fluctuate ones body tem- all of the above
perature?
- exercise
- time of day
- hormones
- all of the above
13. Which of the following are correct statements of prop- 1 and 3 only
er body mechanics?
1. Use a broad stance.
2. Turn and lift using your back muscles.
3. Carry heavy objects close to your body.
