You are caring for a patient who has died. Which of the following actions should you take?

Secure any of the patient's valuables.

You document using a bedside EHR. Which of the following is the primary advantage of a bedside EHR system?

It makes information immediately available to the health care team.

You have obtained a specimen that must remain body temperature when transported. Which action should you take?

Place the specimen in a warming device.

You are caring for a new patient. Which of the following questions should you ask the patient to verify their identity?

"What is your name and date of birth?"

What instructions would you give your patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test in the morning?

"Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test."

What reason would you immediately invert blood collection tubes that contain anticoagulates?

To prevent clotting of the blood

You are assisting a nurse with aseptic wound dressing change. Which of the following actions should you take?

Don new gloves after removing the soiled dressing.

You deflate a B/P cuff on R arm too quickly of a patient who had L mastectomy & do not get a reading. Give next step.

Release all of the air from the cuff before retesting.

You are preparing to clean metal instruments. Which action should you take to destroy mico-organisms and spores?

Place in an autoclave and steam them under pressure or moist heat.

You recently attended a seminar about hospice care. Which of the following indicate an understanding of hospice care?

The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid.

OSHA guidelines requires technicians to take which action to prevent needle injures during venipuncture?

Dispose of needles in a sharps container.

Your patient has hearing loss. Which of the following actions should you take when communicating with your patient?

Write questions and instructions on a notepad for the patient.

You are weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Which of the following is correct?

Scale is balanced and weights are set to zero before weighing the patient.

You are moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should you take?

Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist.

You are preparing to transfer a non-ambulatory patient from bed to a wheelchair. Which step should you take?

Lock the wheels of the wheelchair and the bed.

Your patient needs to have their urine output measured & recorded hourly. Which instructions should you give?

Void into the specimen collection device that I have left for you.

You are caring for a patient who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following should you expect?

The subcutaneous fat is visible, and there is drainage from the wound.

You are providing palliative care to a patient. His family expresses feelings of anger/hopelessness. What should you do?

Listen when the family is ready to talk.

If you keep a diagnosis secret from a patient, this would be a violation of which part of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

The right to information about one's condition.

Your newly diagnosed patient with diabetes asks you to demonstrate how to give insulin. How should you respond?

"I will inform the nurse about your request regarding the injection."

Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?

Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient

Your patient just completed a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following requirements need to be met?

The specimen was refrigerated prior to being returned.

You are performing CPR for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should you take?

Depress 5 cm (2 in) into the patient's chest while performing compressions.

You should recognize that chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons?

To guarantee the identification and integrity of samples.

You are caring for a patient who is on bedrest. Which actions should you take to prevent a pressure ulcer from forming?

Reposition the patient at least every 2 hr.

You are caring for four patients. You should identify that which of these patients is at a greatest risk for a fall?

An 86-year-old patient who is 4 hr postoperative.

Your patient is on oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula. You note that the pulse ox level is 91%. What should you do?

Report the pulse oximetry level to a nurse.

You are preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair. How should you assist the patient out of bed?

Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted.

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1
You are caring for a patient who is receiving enteral nutrition via an NG tube. Which of the findings should you expect?
Swollen abdomen
Diarrhea
Throat irritation
Nausea
2
You are caring for a patient who has died. Which of the following actions should you take?
Request an autopsy to examine the body.
Secure any of the patient's valuables.
Place the body in the prone position.
Declare the patient legally dead.
3
For bed to wheelchair transfers using a mechanical lift with a sling, what position should you place the patient in?
Trendelenburg
Lithotomy
Fowler's
Sims'
4
You document using a bedside EHR. Which of the following is the primary advantage of a bedside EHR system?
It allows family members to view patient information.
It allows the health care team to document a task before it is completed.
It is a back-up for handwritten documentation.
It makes information immediately available to the health care team.
5
You should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to The Joint Commission (TJC)?
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Needlestick injury
Breach of confidentiality
Sentinel event
6
You have obtained a specimen that must remain body temperature when transported. Which action should you take?
Place the specimen in a warming device.
Put the specimen in a double layer of biohazard bags.
Wrap the specimen in aluminum foil.
Leave the specimen in a light-blocking, insulated container.
7
You are caring for a new patient. Which of the following questions should you ask the patient to verify their identity?
"What is your room number and your diagnosis?"
"What is your name and date of birth?"
"What is your phone number and home address?"
"What is your medical record number and Social Security number?"
8
What instructions would you give your patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test in the morning?
"Avoid caffeine for 3 days prior to taking the test."
"Wear tight-fitting clothing on the day of the test."
"Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test."
"Wear an underwire bra on the day of the test."
9
You need to measure the pulse oximetry of an infant. Where is the best place to position the oximeter on an infant?
Forehead
Earlobe
Great toe
Finger
10
Your patient is allergic to shellfish. Which should you use to cleanse the skin prior to collecting a blood culture?
Povidone-iodine
Hydrogen peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol
Chlorhexidine gluconate
11
You accidently drop a thermometer and mercury spills on the floor. Which action should you take first?
Mop the floor with a mercury-specific cleanser.
Close the doors to the room.
Evacuate the room.
Dispose of the mercury according to local regulations.
12
Which of the following is an example of workplace violence?
Failure to delegate properly
Loss of independence
Emotional maltreatment
A violation of HIPAA
13
You receive a needlestick injury while performing a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should you take?
Document the event in the patient's medical record.
Attend bloodborne pathogen training.
Recap the needle and dispose of it.
Complete an incident report.
14
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?
Increased sodium level
Increased potassium level
Decreased sodium level
Decreased potassium level
15
Identify the rhythm in the tracing below.
Multifocal atrial tachycardia
Wandering atrial pacemaker
Atrial flutter with variable conduction
Atrial fibrillation
16
What reason would you immediately invert blood collection tubes that contain anticoagulates?
To prevent blood from mixing with the additives
To encourage sedimentation within the collection tube
To prevent clotting of the blood
To encourage the mixing of hemoglobin and plasma
17
You are assisting a nurse with aseptic wound dressing change. Which of the following actions should you take?
Don new gloves after removing the soiled dressing.
Place the new dressing on the patient's wound.
Dispose of the soiled dressing in a trash can.
Use sterile gloves to remove the soiled dressing.
18
You deflate a B/P cuff on R arm too quickly of a patient who had L mastectomy & do not get a reading. Give next step.
Release all of the air from the cuff before retesting.
Partially deflate the cuff and then reinflate it.
Measure the blood pressure using the left arm.
Measure the blood pressure using a different cuff.
19
You are preparing to obtain a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following is the standard EKG paper speed?
25 mm/second
5 mm/second
1 mm/second
10 mm/second
20
You are preparing to clean metal instruments. Which action should you take to destroy mico-organisms and spores?
Soak in an iodine solution for 30 min then rinse them with sterile water.
Place in an autoclave and steam them under pressure or moist heat.
Rinse the instruments under hot tap water for 30 seconds.
Scrub the instruments with a bactericidal solution and let them air dry.
21
You should identify that which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG waveform on the tracing?
Lead selector
Stylus
Speed control
Gain control
22
You recently attended a seminar about hospice care. Which of the following indicate an understanding of hospice care?
Hospice care covers curative therapies prescribed by the PCP.
A family member must accept responsibility for the patient's care.
Many hospice agencies do not require patients to have a primary caregiver.
The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid.
23
You are caring for a patient who has an ileostomy. Which type of stool should you expect to observe in the ostomy pouch?
Black
Foul-smelling
Soft
Liquid
24
Your patient is A&O but you find that all waveforms are negative in Lead I. Which cable connections should you check?
Left arm and left leg
Right arm and left arm
Right arm and left leg
Left leg and right leg
25
OSHA guidelines requires technicians to take which action to prevent needle injures during venipuncture?
Empty the sharps container when it is full.
Wear gloves.
Dispose of needles in a sharps container.
Recap needles.
26
Your patient has hearing loss. Which of the following actions should you take when communicating with your patient?
Overenunciate words when speaking to the patient.
Speak to the patient in a raised voice.
Write questions and instructions on a notepad for the patient.
Sit next to the patient when speaking to her.
27
You are weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Which of the following is correct?
Weights are at the patient's estimated weight before the patient steps on.
Move the small weight up in 5-lb increments.
Move the large weight up in 10-lb increments.
Scale is balanced and weights are set to zero before weighing the patient.
28
Which acronyms should you use to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher?
RACE
OSHA
PASS
NIOSH
29
You are moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should you take?
Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist.
Apply the gait belt while the patient is laying in bed.
Stand to the side of the patient during transfer.
Grasp the gait belt on the patient's front.
30
Which of the following findings on the tracing below should you be most concerned with?
The variable shape of the P waves
The irregular rhythm
The QT interval
The ST segment elevation
31
You are preparing to transfer a non-ambulatory patient from bed to a wheelchair. Which step should you take?
Allow the patient to transfer without assistance.
Place the patient in a prone position.
Apply transfer belt with the buckle in the rear.
Lock the wheels of the wheelchair and the bed.
32
Your patient needs to have their urine output measured & recorded hourly. Which instructions should you give?
Void into the specimen collection device that I have left for you.
Place the container back into the refrigerator after you have voided.
Leave the urine in the container so I can measure at the end of the shift.
Clean the perineum with a povidone-iodine solution before urinating.
33
You are caring for a patient who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following should you expect?
The damaged tissue extends all the way through the tissues to the muscle.
The subcutaneous fat is visible, and there is drainage from the wound.
The area forms a blister, and the epidermis peels away or cracks open.
Reddened skin not returning to its initial color after pressure removed.
34
It is the primary purpose of which of the following agencies to provide guidelines that ensure safe work environments?
OSHA
CDC
The Joint Commission (TJC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
35
You are providing palliative care to a patient. His family expresses feelings of anger/hopelessness. What should you do?
Listen when the family is ready to talk.
Refer the family to the charge nurse.
Explain that anger is the first coping mechanism during grief.
Recommend that the patient talk to social services.
36
If you keep a diagnosis secret from a patient, this would be a violation of which part of the Patient's Bill of Rights?
The right to information about one's condition.
The right to suggest alternatives to one's care plan.
The right to refuse treatment.
The right to personal safety.
37
You are attempting to insert a urinary catheter when you drop the catheter on the clean sheets. What should you do?
Obtain another sterile kit.
Continue the procedure.
Wipe the catheter with sterile gauze.
Rinse the catheter with povidone iodine.
38
Your newly diagnosed patient with diabetes asks you to demonstrate how to give insulin. How should you respond?
"We should wait for your family because they should also learn."
"We should look for information online about how to administer insulin."
"I will inform the nurse about your request regarding the injection."
"Morning injection is best, so we can do it at that time."
39
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?
Writing the patient's room number, last name, & date of birth on the label
Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
Writing your initials and the time on the label prior to collection
Keeping the specimens in the tray and labeling them in the laboratory
40
You are concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker. To whom should you report your concern?
State regulatory agency representative
The charge nurse
The coworker
Local law enforcement officer
41
You should identify that which of the following pieces of PPE should be removed first?
Mask
Gloves
Goggles
Face shield
42
Your patient has pulmonary TB. Which of the following PPE should you put on before entering the patient's room?
Face shield
Goggles
Gown
N95 respirator
43
You are performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on a patient's ankle. Which motion should you perform?
External rotation
Dorsiflexion
Abduction
Circumduction
44
Your patient just completed a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following requirements need to be met?
The specimen was refrigerated prior to being returned.
The specimen was allowed to stand for 8 hr following the final collection.
The final voiding of the 24-hr period was discarded.
The patient cleaned the meatus prior to each void.
45
You are performing CPR for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should you take?
Give the patient rescue breaths that have a 3-second duration.
Depress 5 cm (2 in) into the patient's chest while performing compressions.
Perform 80 to 90 chest compressions per min.
Check for a pulse at the patient's radial artery site.
46
You just washed your hands when you hear a patient calling for help who is on contact ISO. What should you do next?
Find the technician assigned to the patient.
Enter the patient's room to provide assistance.
Put on a gown and gloves.
Ask the patient if he needs assistance.
47
You should recognize that chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons?
To track the location of samples and data.
To follow methods of collection with samples and data.
To ensure samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures.
To guarantee the identification and integrity of samples.
48
You are caring for a patient who is on bedrest. Which actions should you take to prevent a pressure ulcer from forming?
Raise the head of the patient's bed to 45°.
Apply lotion to the patient's skin every 4 hr.
Reposition the patient at least every 2 hr.
Limit the patient's daily fluid intake to 35 oz.
49
You are caring for four patients. You should identify that which of these patients is at a greatest risk for a fall?
A 55-year-old patient who has diabetes mellitus.
An 86-year-old patient who is 4 hr postoperative.
A 60-year-old patient who has moderate burns to his upper body.
A 34-year-old patient who is 6 hr postoperative.
50
Your patient is on oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula. You note that the pulse ox level is 91%. What should you do?
Instruct the patient to take deep breaths.
Increase the patient's oxygen level to 3 L/min.
Turn the pulse oximetry machine off.
Report the pulse oximetry level to a nurse.
51
You are preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair. How should you assist the patient out of bed?
Place the wheelchair on the patient's weaker side.
Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted.
Place the wheelchair 1 m (3.3 feet) from the patient's bed.
Instruct the patient to place his arms around her neck for support.
52
When applying a hand/wrist splint, the splint will secure the hand/wrist in which of the following positions?
Thumb kept in close proximity to the index finger.
Wrist in slight dorsiflexion.
Fingers in an extended position.
Fingers rotated slightly in an external position.
53
Your postop patient has been prescribed antiembolism stockings. Which action should you take?
Partially roll the stockings down at least twice daily.
Ensure that the patient's toes are covered by the stockings.
Turn the patient's stockings inside out before applying.
Remove the patient's stockings once every 24 hr.
54
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?
Apply pressure to the site while removing the needle.
Apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs.
Have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding.
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
55
You should identify that, according to CDC's standard precautions, gloves are required for which of the following tasks?
Handling linen that is soiled with blood.
Dressing a patient who needs complete assistance.
Obtaining a patient's vital signs.
Feeding a patient who had a stroke.
56
You are performing ostomy care for a patient. Which of the following actions should you do first?
Cut an opening in the center of the wafer.
Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water.
Apply a protective skin barrier near the stoma.
Measure the opening of the stoma.
57
You are caring for four patients. Which of the following should you report to the nurse?
A patient who has a blood glucose level of 100 mg/dL.
A patient who has a blood glucose level of 190 mg/dL.
A patient who has a blood glucose level of 90 mg/dL.
A patient who has a blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL.
58
Your patient is at risk for falls and you are preparing to ambulate them. What is the purpose of applying the gait belt?
The facility requires a gait belt to be used on all patients.
A gait belt is used to assist when a mechanical lift is unavailable.
Gait belts are used for patients who are unable to bear weight on legs.
Gait belts are an added safety feature when assisting patients to walk.
59
You should identify that the Patients' Bill of Rights guarantees patients which of the following?
Legal advice for malpractice concerns
Involvement in making decisions about their care
Insurance coverage for health care services
Sharing of health care information with their family members
60
You are caring for a 4 y/o patient who reports arm pain. Which method should be used to measure their pain intensity?
Ask them to point to the drawing of the face that matches their pain level.
Ask the child to select a word that best describes their pain level.
Ask the child to rate their pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
Ask the child to mark a spot on a line that indicates their pain level.
61
You are caring for a patient who has a developmental disability. Which of the following actions should you take?
Ask family members about communication techniques that work best.
Use long phrases when communicating with the patient.
Rely on the patient's verbal communication to asses discomfort or pain.
Avoid using assistive devices to help the patient perform daily activities.
62
You are caring for a 6 y/o child. What findings should you identify as a potential indication of child maltreatment?
Outgoing temperament
Parent asks frequent questions about child care
Malnutrition
Marital conflict between parents
63
Your patient voided a small amount of dark yellow urine, they are flushed, & reports dry mouth. What do these indicate?
Dehydration
Adequate fluid intake
Urinary incontinence
Frequent urination
64
You are measuring a patient's blood pressure. Which of the following situations can result in an inaccurate reading?
The aneroid needle is calibrated to zero.
The patient's arm is above the level of the heart.
The cuff bladder is centered over the patient's brachial artery.
The cuff deflates at a constant, steady rate.
65
You are cleaning urine off of an exam table. Which container should you use to dispose of a urine-soiled washcloth?
Red biohazard bag
Trash bag
Impermeable laundry bag
Sharps container
66
You have just obtained a 12-lead EKG from a patient. When should you clean and disinfect reusable EKG equipment?
Once per week.
At the beginning of each shift.
At the end of each day.
Immediately after each patient.
67
You are caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. How often should you empty the drainage receptacle?
Every 16 hr
Every 24 hr
Ever 12 hr
Every 8 hr
68
You are making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should you take?
Pull the top linens up to cover the full length of the mattress.
Keep the top sheet untucked from the mattress.
Fold the top sheet across the length of the mattress.
Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed.
69
You receive orders to collect an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which should be collected first?
DNA
O2 levels
Bilirubin
Screening card
70
Which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice for a patient care technician?
Providing a patient with medication suggestions to promote wound healing
Reinforcing teaching about a wound care taught to the patient by a nurse
Changing a patient's wound care dressing
Teaching a new wound care technique to a patient
71
Your patient is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique?
The patient advances the walker 10 to 18 in in front of their legs.
The patient slides, but does not lift, the walker forward.
The feet should move up to but not inside the perimeter of the walker.
The walker height is adjusted 4 in below the height of the patient's hips.
72
Your patient asks for what reason should a gait belt be used. Which of the following responses should you make?
They are used for patients who are unable to bear weight on both legs.
They are used to assist patients OOB when a mechanical lift is unavailable.
The facility requires a gait belt to be used on all patients.
Gait belts are an added safety feature when assisting patients to walk.
73
Which of the following actions should you take when discharging a patient?
Escort the patient using a wheelchair.
Review self-care procedures with the patient's family.
Inform the patient of any follow-up appointments.
Answer any questions regarding medications.
74
You are teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor. Which of the following statements should you include?
"Stop using prescribed medications while the monitor is in use."
"Record activities/symptoms in a diary only if you are having chest pain."
"Showering is allowed while wearing the monitor."
"Metal detectors should be avoided when wearing the monitor."
75
You are preparing to remove a neonates peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following actions should you plan to take?
Don sterile gloves prior to removing the catheter.
Clean the area with saline before removing the catheter.
Hold gauze over the site when removing the catheter.
Turn the infusion clamp to the "on" position.
76
You are assisting a patient who is postop abdominal surgery and needs CDB exercises. Which actions should you take?
Have the patient sit with her head resting on a table during the exercises.
During the exercises, have the patient sit with her hands at her side.
Have the patient place a pillow over the incisional area with exercises.
Place the patient in a prone position during the exercises.
77
You should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA?
To protect patient information
To create and promote clinical and laboratory practices
To provide clinical laboratory education
To establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens
78
You should identify that a patient receiving vaccines breaks which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Method of transmission
Infectious agent
Susceptible host
Portal of entry
79
You should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis?
60 ml
10 ml
30 ml
90 ml
80
Which of the following is the primary advantage to document using a bedside EHR system?
It makes information immediately available to the health care team.
It allows family members to view patient information.
It is a back-up for handwritten documentation.
It allows the health care team to document a task before it is completed.
81
Which of the EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm?
Junctional rhythm has P waves.
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has P waves.
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes.
The ventricular rate in accelerated idioventricular rhythm is slower.
82
You are changing linens for a patient who has C. Diff and whose bed is soiled with stool. Which action should you take?
Roll the linens and place them in a linen bag.
Send the linens for sterilization.
Double bag the linens and place them in a trash can.
Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag.
83
A patient has trouble understanding why he needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hr prior. Explain reason.
An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG.
Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.
I cannot discuss why you have to wear an ambulatory monitor.
It is standard practice to attach an ambulatory monitor after an EKG.
84
Your postop patient has been prescribed incentive spirometry. Which of the following reasons has this been prescribed?
To reduce the risk for blood clots.
To prevent respiratory complications.
To prevent the loss of muscle mass.
To prevent pooling of blood in the lower legs.
85
You are obtaining a bilirubin specimen for a jaundiced newborn. What should you do to ensure integrity of the specimen?
Turn off the ultraviolet light.
Obtain the specimen from the bend of the arm.
Place the specimen into a warmer immediately after collection.
Clean the puncture site with betadine.
86
Which of the following is appropriate documentation by a PCT?
The PCT on a previous shift reports giving the patient a bath at 1600.
The patient has a large, dark brown bowel movement at 1100.
The patient will receive an enema at 1700.
The patient is upset because the nurse forgot to medicate them for pain.
87
You are performing an EKG on a patient who a left AKA. Where should you place the left lower limb electrode?
Left upper limb
Right upper thigh
Right lower leg
Left lower abdomen
88
You observe a thin, watery, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. Describe this type of drainage.
Serous
Sanguineous
Purulent
Serosanguineous
89
You are caring for a patient who states, "I'm in so much pain. I feel like dying." Which response should you make?
"You should be realistic. You're not dying, the pain shouldn't be bad."
"I'm sorry you're in pain. Can you tell me where your pain is located?"
"I know how you feel. I'm hurting also, and I have to work another shift."
"I'm on my way to lunch. I'll send in the charge nurse."
90
You are caring for a patient who has heart failure. Which finding should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Changes in appetite and food preferences.
Swelling in the legs and feet.
Increased urinary output.
A weight loss of 1 lb in 3 weeks.
91
You have been monitoring a patient's I&O for the past 24 hr. Which findings should you report to the nurse immediately?
Urine output 500 mL
Pale, yellow-colored urine
Urine output 1,400 mL
Amber-colored urine
92
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples?
Green top
Lavender top
Light blue top
Red top
93
You are caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following findings should you notify the nurse?
Vaginal bleeding
Headache with visual disturbance
Diaphoresis
Respiratory rate 12/min
94
Your patient receives an influenza vaccine. Receiving this vaccine breaks what link in the chain of infection?
Method of transmission
Infectious agent
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
95
You are caring for patients when a fire alert is activated. What does "R" stand for in the fire-response mnemonic RACE?
Run
Rescue
Report
React
96
You are in the cafeteria during lunch and see a visitor that appears to be choking. Which action should you take first?
Ask the visitor if he is able to speak.
Palpate the visitor's pulse and begin CPR.
Get the defibrillator and call for help.
Perform the abdominal thrust maneuver.
97
Which of the following should you identify as an example of an internal disaster?
A tornado
A fire
A train crash
A factory explosion
98
You are assigned to perform hourly glucose testing for a patient who has diabetes. Which action should you take?
Alternate using the facility's glucometer and the patient's glucometer.
Allow the patient to perform the test using their home glucometer.
Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient.
Perform the test using the glucometer that the patient brought from home.
99
You are teaching a patient about HIPPA regulations. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"If I need an interpreter, my Doc cannot share my information with them."
"If I am injured at work, my employer has a right to see my information."
"My provider is required to report it if I have tuberculosis."
"I do not need to give my Doc permission to share with my family"
100
You are collecting a blood culture specimen. Which topical antiseptic should you use to cleanse the patient's skin?
Hydrogen peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Povidone-iodine

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