South Branch Career and Technical Center
Concepts of Health Care: Semester 1
Part 1
Directions: 1. Read each question carefully;
2. read choices a, b, c and d;
3. select the correct answer; you may enter ONLY ONE ANSWER;
4. using your mouse, place the cursor over the "option button" to the left side of the correct answer. "Left click" the cursor. The center of the option button should become green. If it does not, please ask your instructor for assistance. After the option button becomes green, you have successfully answered the question, and you may move on to the next question.
5. When you have finished the test, please re-read and check your answers. When you feel you have done your best, go to "File" in the upper left hand side of your task bar, select the "Print" option. When the print box appears, press OK. Your completed test should begin printing.
Nursing care is planned and directed by:
a) registered nurses.
b) physicians.
c) licensed practical (vocational) nurses.
d) hospital administrative personnel.
Question 2
The nursing assistant is supervised by:
a) licensed nursing
personnel.
b) ancillary personnel.
c) physicians.
d) all of the above.
Question 3
The nursing assistant assists:
a) patients in meeting
nutritional needs.
b) the licensed nurse with making assessments.
c) in promoting patient safety.
d) all of the above.
Question 4
You report your concerns about patient care to yur immediate supervisor, who seems unconcerned. You should:
a) say nothing.
b) inform the individual who is next
in authority.
c) report to the physician.
d) complete an accident report.
Question 5
When delivering care:
a) complete all procedures
that you are instructed to do.
b) always do everything that the patient requests.
c) perform procedures safely within the scope of your practice.
d) all of the above.
Question 6
As a nursing assistant, your personal hygiene and grooming:
a) should reflect pride in
yourself and your work.
b) is
not important if the care provided is good.
c) should reflect your personal taste
in clothes and jewelry.
d) none of the above.
Question 7
The goals of patient focused care are to:
a) contain costs.
b) limit the number of caregivers.
c) meet patients' needs efficiently.
d) all of the above.
Question 8
The nursing assistant can be an effective member of the interdisciplinary team by:
a) taking assignments
directly from the physician.
b) avoiding the chain of command whenever possible.
c) appreciating each person's contribution to the team.
d)
all of the above.
Question 9
The OBRA regulations:
a) provide
recognition to nursing assistants through registration.
b) define the scope of RN practice
in acute care facilities.
c) determine the members of the
interdisciplinary team.
d) all of the above.
Question 10
Upon completion of the nursing assistant class, you will:
a) have learned all that
you need to know.
b) be
qualified to administer medications.
c) continue to learn new things.
d) be qualified to perform advanced medical procedures.
Question 11
The Patient's Bill of Rights is:
a) given to patients only
if requested.
b) provided to all patients upon
admission to the hospital.
c) given to clients receiving care in the home.
d) not a legal document.
Question 12
Consumers of health care are responsible for
a) communicating honestly with
the physician and others providing care.
b) making personal health records
available to those providing care.
c) paying for care.
d) all of the above.
Question 13
Informed consent means the patient:
a) refuses to consent to
treatment.
b) is unaware of the risks involved with certain
treatments.
c) gives permission for care after the procedure is explained.
d) may
not be left alone in his or her room.
Question 14
Documents that provide instructions about the patient's wishes for treatment in the event the patient is unablve to communicate his or her wishes are:
a) ethical practices.
b) advance directives.
c) the bill of rights.
d) grievances.
Question 15
Patients have rights, which are:
a) moral codes of conduct
for health care workers.
b) guaranteed by law.
c) unimportant for those who are confused or comatose.
d) principles that guide their actions.
Question 16
Ethical standards are:
a) guides to legal
behavior.
b) actions that constitute illegal behavior.
c) acts of wrongdoing.
d) principles of moral behavior.
Question 17
When caring for the dying patient, your objective should be to:
a) keep the patient
comfortable.
b) maintain the highest quality of life possible.
c) show respect for the individual.
d)
all of the above.
Question 18
You may discuss confidential patient information with:
a) your supervisor.
b)
the patient's spouse.
c) the patient's family members.
d) your own family.
Question 19
When providing care:
a) perform only procedures
within the scope of your practice.
b) respect the patient and his or her belingings.
c) make sure that you understand the directions for patient care.
d) all of the above.
Question 20
If you observe a co-worker stealing hospital property and do not report the theft, you are guilty of:
a) negligence.
b) aiding and abetting.
c) libel.
d) none of the above.
Question 21
If you threaten to hold or restrain a patient in order to make him or her cooperate with a procedure, you may be guilty of:
a) assault.
b) battery.
c) defamation.
d) slander.
Question 22
Use of physical restraints without proper authorization consistutes:
a) assault.
b) battery.
c) false imprisonment.
d) negligence.
Question 23
An example of physical abuse is:
a) making threats.
b) withholding food or water.
c) swearing at the patient.
d) performing personal hygienic measures to private parts
of the body.
Question 24
An example of verbal abuse is:
a) making fun of a
patient.
b) causing the patient to be afraid of you.
c) calling the patient unkind names.
d) all of the above.
Question 25
If you suspect that a co-worker is abusive to patients, you should:
a) report your suspicions to
your supervisor.
b) say nothing unless you witness abusive action.
c) notify hospital security.
d) speak with your co-workers in confidence.
Question 26
Signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse by a family member include:
a) the patient
crying.
b) signs of neglect such as poor personal
hygience.
c) the patient being confused.
d) the patient stating that he or she was not
abused.
Question 27
Suffixes are terms added to the:
a) beginning of a word.
b) end of a word.
c) middle of a word.
d)
combining form of a word.
Question 28
Word roots are:
a) terms with a specific
meaning, regardless of where they are placed in a word.
b) terms that connect two
medical words together.
c) prefixes.
d) suffixes.
Question 29
A combining form is:
a) a noun that is
added to the beginning of the suffix.
b) the shortened form of a word.
c) a vowel that is added to the beginning of
the word root.
d) the foundation of a medical term.
Question 30
Abbreviations are:
a) terms that change a
word's meaning.
b) words that refer to the part of the body being
treated.
c) terms added to the beginning of a word.
d) vowels that combine two medical words into one.
Question 31
Prefixes are:
a) terms added to the
end of a word.
b) words that refer to the part of
the body being treated.
c) terms added to the beginning of a word.
d) vowels that combine two medical words into one.
Question 32
The anatomic position includes:
a) facing the observer.
b) arms at the sides with palms forward.
c) standing erect.
d) all of the above.
Question 33
Lateral refers to body parts:
a) close to the midline.
b) away from the midline.
c) behind the midline.
d) in front of the midline.
Question 34
Proximal refers to body parts that are:
a) closest to the
point of attachment.
b) away from the midline.
c) farthest away from the point of
attachment.
d) points of attachment for ligaments.
Question 35
How many quadrants are in the abdomen?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four
Question 36
Functions of cells include:
a) respiration and
reproduction.
b) nutrition and elimination.
c) energy production.
d) all of the above.
Question 37
The function of nervous tissue is to:
a) carry messages and
regulate body function.
b) protect body organs.
c) secrete
hormones.,
d) all of the above.
Question 38
Organs that work together to perform a special function are:
a) tissues.
b) cells.
c) connections.
d) systems.
Question 39
The function of the circulatory system is to:
a) manage fluids and
electrolytes and eliminate waste.
b) regulate body temperature and eliminate
waste.
c) produce hormones and absorb nutrients.
d) transport oxygen and nutrients and remove waste.
Question 40
The function of the integumentary system is:
a) coordinate body
functions, carry oxygen, and remove carbon dioxide.
b) maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
c) protect the body, regulate body temperature, and
eliminate waste.
d) all of the above.
Question 41
The heart, blood vessels, and spleen are parts of this system:
a) circulatory
b) integumentary
c) endocrine
d) nervous
Question 42
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?
a) pharynx
b) esophagus
c) trachea
d) bronchi
Question 43
The function of the circulatory system is to:
a) transport nutrients and
oxygen and eliminate waste.
b) pump blood to nourish body
parts.
c) produce blood cells.
d) produce waste products.
Question 44
The nursing assistant notices that the patient is stooped over with his hands on his abdomen. His face appears pale and he is grimacing. This is an example of which type of communication?
a) verbal
b) gestures
c) non-verbal
d) none of the above
Question 45
Which of the following are examples of non-verbal communication?
a) posture
b) hand and body movement
c) activity level
d)
all of the above
Question 46
When answering the phone, you should:
a) identify the unit,
yourself, and your title.
b) take orders from the physician.
c) yell down the hall to locate the person being called.
d)
tell the caller that you cannot accept calls except in an emergency.
Question 47
Written communication that you will be using is:
a) nursing care
plans.
b) flow sheets and charts.
c) assignments.
d) all of the above.
Question 48
"Report" refers to:
a) the nursing assistant
giving information to the patient's family.
b) informing the patient about his condition.
c) receiving information that you will need to carry out your assignment.
d)
all oft eh above.
Question 49
Computerized documentation:
a) is of no concern to the
nursing assistant.
b) is a means of communication for the ward
clerk only.
c) enhances the delivery of direct care.
d)
contributes to the nursing process.
Question 50
Examples of verbal communications are:
a) words and symbols.
b) gestures and movements.
c) written instructions and posture.
d)
none of the above.