Free Sample Questions

1751.  If tasked to d/c an IV, you must document ___________________________

a.  the time and date

b.  the reason

c.  the condition of the site

d.  patient’s name and DOB

ANSWER:  c.  the condition of the site

 

1752.  The scale must be ______________ prior to weighing the patient.

a.  warmed

b.  set to zero

c.  stationary

d.  balanced

ANSWER:  d.  balanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

1753.  When weighing the patient, there must be a _________________ between the patient and the scale.

a.  barrier

b.  rubber mat

c.  contact

d.  cloth mat

ANSWER:  a.  barrier

 

1754.  When weighing the patient, there must be a barrier between the patient and __________.

a.  the other patient in the room

b.  any visitors

c.  the scale

d.  scale read-out

ANSWER:  c.  the scale

 

1755.  A patient must be wearing __________________ if their feet touch the floor or you will fail the course.

a.  a tied or buttoned gown

b.  non-skid footwear

c.  surgical booties

d.  a robe

ANSWER:  b. non-skid footwear

 

1756.  A patient must be wearing non-skid footwear if their feet touch the floor or_________________________.

a.  be placed in a wheelchair

b.  they may get a splinter

c.  they may get a chill

d.  you will fail the course

ANSWER:  d.  you will fail the course

 

1757.  ________________ is assigned for every patient.

a.  Skin assessment

b.  Fluid intake

c.  Parenteral intake

d.  Mobility

ANSWER:  d.  Mobility

 

1758.  Mobility is assigned for ____________________

a.  post-surgery patients

b.  elderly patients

c.  cardiac patients

d.  every patient

ANSWER:  d.  every patient

1759.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

a.  respiratory assessment

b.  vascular assessment

c.  mobility

d.  skin assessment

ANSWER:  c.  mobility

 

1760. Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the M stand for?

a.  mobility status

b.  mobility management

c.  mobility assessment

d.  mustard

ANSWER:  a.  mobility status

 

1761.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the first A stand for?

a.  automatic

b.  abnormalities in gait/balance

c.  abnormalities in standing/sitting

d.  above normal responses

ANSWER:  b.  abnormalities in gait/balance

 

1762.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the D stand for?

a.  directives

b.  details

c.  devices

d.  damned if I know

ANSWER:  c.  devices

 

1763.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the second A stand for?

a.  automatic

b.  above average weight

c.  a little push

d.  ambulate

ANSWER:  d.  ambulate

 

 

 

 

 

 

1764.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

a.  take

b.  tumble

c.  trouble

d.  turn

ANSWER:  d.  turn

 

1765.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the O stand for?

a.  Off  Load

b.  Offer assistance

c.  Other problem

d.  Only allow

ANSWER:  a.  Off  Load

 

1766.  Mobility is assigned for every patient.  The mnemonic for mobility is MAD ATOP

What does the P stand for?

a.  positive reinforcement

b.  planning

c.  position

d.  placement

ANSWER:  c.  position

 

1767.  When referring to devices in the mobility mnemonic MAD ATOP, what kind of devices are involved?

a.  assistive devices

b.  ambulatory devices

c.  medical devices

d.  biomedical devices

ANSWER:  a.  assistive devices

 

1768.   Robert is recovering from hip replacement surgery.  In allowing Robert to lean on you while slowly walking down the hallway, you are considered a __________________

a.  hindrance to his recovery

b.  true friend

c.  helping hand

d.  mobility device

ANSWER:  d.  mobility device

 

 

 

 

 

 

1769.  ____________ is an ever present concern that is continually evaluated by your CE.

a.   Hygiene

b.  Mobility

c.  Handwriting

d.  Clean fingernails

ANSWER:  b.  Mobility

 

1770.  Be mindful that you support the patient’s ____________________ whenever necessary as well as minimizing the possibility of pressure or shearing force negatively affecting the patient’s vulnerable skin surfaces.

a.  ego

b.  mental health

c.  weak or injured areas

d.  family and friends

ANSWER:  c.  weak or injured areas

 

1771. Be mindful that you support the patient’s weak or injured areas whenever necessary as well as minimizing the possibility of ________________________ negatively affecting the patient’s vulnerable skin surfaces.

a.  re-infecting

b.  contamination

c.  overheating

d.  pressure or shearing force

ANSWER:  d.  pressure or shearing force

 

1772. Be mindful that you support the patient’s weak or injured areas whenever necessary as well as minimizing the possibility of pressure or shearing force negatively affecting the patient’s vulnerable skin surfaces.

a.  outlook

b.  vulnerable skin surfaces

c.  recovery

d.  mental health

ANSWER:  b.  vulnerable skin surfaces

 

1773.  Remember to __________ immediately upon entering a room and before you leave the room.

a.  acknowledge the patient

b.  gel

c.  use a breath mint

d.  confirm patient name and DOB

ANSWER:  b.  gel

 

 

 

1774.  TAR stands for ____________________

a.  treat and respond

b.  trouble and resolution

c.  treatment administration record

d.  therapy  and resolution

ANSWER:  c.  treatment administration record

 

1775.  When removing a wound dressing, peel old tape toward the dressing.

a.  away from the dressing

b.  toward the dressing

c.  to the right side of

d.  from top to bottom

ANSWER:  b.  toward the dressing

 

1776.  When removing a wound dressing, remove dressing without _________________. 

a.  hurting the patient

b.  awakening the patient

c.  the patient knowing

d.  contaminating the wound

ANSWER:  d.  contaminating the wound

 

1777. When removing a wound dressing, remove dressing without contaminating the wound.  This is best done by pinching up gently _______________and removing all of the old dressing in one motion.

a.  from the top

b.  from the left side

c.  from the right side

d.  from the center

ANSWER:  d.  from the center

 

1778.  When removing a wound dressing, remove dressing without contaminating the wound.  This is best done by ___________________ and removing all of the old dressing in one motion.

a.  pinching up gently from the center

b.  soaking the dressing in sterile water

c.  lubricating the dressing

d.  heating the dressing

ANSWER:  a.  pinching up gently from the center

 

 

 

 

 

 

1779.  When removing a wound dressing, remove dressing without contaminating the wound.  This is best done by pinching up gently from the center and removing all of the old dressing in one motion.

a.  small short motions

b.  one motion

c.  slow deliberate motions

d.  while distracting the patient

ANSWER:  b.  one motion

 

1780.  After removing a wound dressing, remove your gloves inside-out, enclosing the old dressing in the glove.

a.  remove your gloves inside-out

b.  remove your gloves right-side out

c.  left glove first

d.  right glove first

ANSWER:  a.  remove your gloves inside-out

 

1781.   After removing a wound dressing, remove your gloves inside-out, enclosing the old dressing in the glove.

a.  and toss the dressing in the waste basket

b.  and toss the gloves in the contamination waste basket

c.  and place beside the sterile dressing tray

d.  enclosing the old dressing in the glove

ANSWER:  d.  enclosing the dressing in the glove

 

1782.  “____________” is pouring a little of the sterile saline into a trash can prior to using.

a.  Breathing

b.  Capping

c.  Lipping

d.  Topping

ANSWER:  c.  Lipping

 

1783.  When administering intravenous medication, select and calculate the correct gtts/min rate.

a.  ml/min

b.  gtts/hour

c.  ml/hour

d.  gtts/min

ANSWER:  d.  gtts/min

 

 

 

 

 

 

1784.  When administering intravenous medication, select and calculate the correct gtts/min rate.

Calculate ____________ second rates as well.

a.  10  and 15

b.  15 and 30

c.  15 and 20

d.  15 and 45

ANSWER:  b.  15 and 30

 

1785.  When administering intravenous medication, select and calculate the correct gtts/min rate. _____________________

a.  Recalculate to assure accuracy.

b.  Have the CE double check you calculation.

c.  Write/record gtts/min on form.

d.  Add 5 gtts/min to assure patient receives enough of the medication

ANSWER:  c.  Write/record gtts/min on form.

 

1786.  When administering intravenous medication, evaluate the IV site for _______________, edema and/ or discoloration.

a.  rash

b.  bruising

c.  tenting

d.  temperature changes

ANSWER:  d.  temperature changes

 

1787. When administering intravenous medication, evaluate the IV site for temperature changes, ___________________ and/ or discoloration.

a.  rash

b.  bruising

c.  edema

d.  leakage

ANSWER:  c.  edema

 

1788.  When administering intravenous medication, evaluate the IV site for temperature changes, edema and/ or _______________________.

a.  leakage

b.  rash

c.  tenting

d.  discoloration

ANSWER:  d.  discoloration

 

 

 

1789.  When administering intravenous medication, evaluate for air in tubing before initiating.

a.  air in tubing

b.  patient alertness

c.  room temperature

d.  solution temperature

ANSWER:  a.  air in tubing

 

1790.  An order of  2.0gm Omnicef in 50 ml over 30 minutes with 10 drop set.  Calculate in gtts/min.

a.  10.6gtts/min

b.  25gtts/min

c.  5.3gtts/min

d.  20gtts/min

ANSWER:  a.  10.6gtts/min

 

1791.  When administering IV medications, to check your gtts/min rate, wait for ___________________before actually counting.

a.  1 minute

b.  3 minutes

c.  the tubing to settle

d.  the patient to be fully awake

ANSWER:  c.  the tubing to settle

 

1792.  When administering more than one IM/SQ meds, decide which med is first by determining and prioritizing  Roll NPH, clear before clouding, and no bubbles factors.

a.  opaque before clear

b.  clear before clouding

c.  clouding before opaque

d.  clear before opaque

ANSWER:  b.  clear before clouding

 

1793.  When administering more than one IM/SQ meds, decide which med is first by determining and prioritizing  Roll NPH, clear before clouding, and ______________ factors.

a.  dose

b.  color

c.  strength

d.  no bubbles

ANSWER:  d.  no bubbles

 

 

 

 

 

 

1794.  Before administering __________________, wipe each bottle top with a  separate alcohol prep pad.

a.  body rubs

b.  IM/SQ meds

c.  IV meds

d.  liquid meds

ANSWER:  b.  IM/SQ meds

 

1795.  Before administering multiple IM/SQ meds, wipe _____________ with a separate alcohol prep pad.

a.  the injection site

b.  each bottle top

c.  the needle

d.  tray table

ANSWER:  b.  each bottle top

 

1796.  Before administering multiple IM/SQ meds, wipe each bottle top with ___________________________.

a.  sterile gauze

b.  bleach

c.  your gloved fingertip

d.  a separate alcohol prep pad

ANSWER:  d.  a separate alcohol prep  pad

 

1797.  Students must identify __________________ immediately before administering IM/SQ meds by comparing  2 out of 3 of the following: name, DOB or medical record number.

a.  medicines being used

b.  use by dates

c.  the patient

d.  the referring physician

ANSWER:  c.  the patient

 

1798.  Students must identify the patient immediately before administering IM/SQ meds by comparing 2 out of 3 of the following:  ___________________, DOB or medical record number.

a.  IM/SQ med dose number

b.  patient name

c.  medicine name

d.  patient room number

ANSWER:  b.  patient name

 

 

 

 

1799.   Students must identify the patient immediately before administering IM/SQ meds by comparing ______________ of the following:  name, DOB or medical record number.

a.  1 of 3

b.  2 of 3

c.  all

d.  none

ANSWER:  b.  2 of 3

 

1800.  Students must identify the patient immediately before administering IM/SQ meds by comparing 2 out of 3 of the following:  name, ______________ or medical record number.

a.  date of birth

b.  date of admission

c.  today’s date

d.  type of medicine

ANSWER:  a.  date of birth