South Branch Career and Technical Center
WVEIS 0717 Clinical Concepts Test
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.
a) a needle stick, splashing of
blood in eye or mucous membrane
b) bathing a patient / resident without gloves
c) administering a back rub
d)
providing oral care with gloves
Question 2 When transferring a patient to a wheelchair
a) position the chair away
from the wall whenever possible.
b) lock the wheels of the wheelchair.
c) position the footrests down so the patient can step on them.
d) ask the patient to place his or her hands around your neck.
Question 3 The non-invasive scanning procedure that is used to determine the size, position, sex and even abnormalities of a fetus is
a) computerized tomography.
b) ultrasonography.
c) positron emission tomography.
d) magnetic resonance imaging.
Question 4 The best way to disinfect and clean counter surfaces that may be soiled with body fluids is to
a) clean with 1:10
fresh bleach solution.
b) clean with hot 1:30 soap
solution.
c) spray with commercial cleaning agent.
d) wash with hot water.
Question 5 When using the fire extinguisher, always
a) point the extinguisher
toward the top of the flame stop of the fire.
b) hold the extinguisher steady, with as little
movement as possible.
c) aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
d) all of the above.
Question 6 How much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
a) 1 inch
b)
2 inches
c) 3 inches
d) 4 inches
Question 7 What is the medical term meaning cavity for the mouth
a) buccal.
b) cranial.
c) orbital.
d) ventral.
Question 8 Bending the lower leg up toward the hip is
a) extension.
b) flexion.
c) hyperextension.
d)
rotation.
Question 9 In which body cavity are the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels located?
a) spinal
b) thoracic
c) dorsal
d) abdominal
Question 10 In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of
a) causative agent.
b)
mode of transmission.
c) portal of exit.
d) reservoir.
Question 11 How many times should you read the labels on solution bottles?
a) five
b) one
c) three
d) two
Question 12 An inflammation of small, fluid-filled sacs within the joint is
a) arthritis.
b) bursitis.
c) osteomyelitis.
d) osteoporosis.
Question 13 A fracture that pierces or ruptures through the skin is called a
a) compound fracture.
b) depressed fracture.
c) greenstick fracture.
d)
simple fracture.
Question 14 The large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the
a) venules.
b) capillaries.
c) veins.
d) arteries.
Question 15 The organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and the hormone insulin is the
a) gallbladder.
b) liver.
c) pancreas.
d) spleen.
Question 16 A tuberculosis patient would require what type of isolation?
a) droplet
b) contact
c) airborne
d) sterile
Question 17 An infection that originates in a health care facility is known as
a) nosocomial.
b) opportunistic.
c) communicable.
d)
passive.
Question 18 Staphylococci are responsible for such infections as boils and toxic shock. What classification is this microorganism?
a) protozoa
b)
fungi
c) bacteria
d) viruses
Question 19 The smallest microorganisms that cannot reproduce unless they are inside another living cell are
a) fungi.
b) protozoa.
c) viruses.
d) rickettsiae.
Question 20 Threadlike projections that re similar to tails and allow an organism to move are called
a) cilia.
b) flagella
c) spirochetes.
d) spores.
Question 21 Safety glasses
a) usually are not needed
in health care facilities.
b) must be worn while using electrical
equipment.
c) should be worn at all times.
d) are required for some procedures.
Question 22 Mary, the nursing assistant, has just completed Mr. Bird's morning care. He is bathed, dressed and sitting in his chair beside the bed. Before leaving the room, it is MOST important that Mary
a) make the bed.
b) clean the bedside table.
c) place the call signal within Mr. Bird's
reach.
d) turn on the TV.
Question 23 The method that PREVENTS or INHIBITS growth of pathogenic organisms but is not effective against spores and viruses
a) antisepsis.
b) disinfection.
c) sterilization.
d) ultrasonic cleaning.
Question 24 The medical term meaning enlargement of the lvier is
a) enteromegaly.
b) enteroplasty.
c) hepatoplasty.
d) hepatomegaly.
Question 25 The most reliable sterilizing method uses
a) alcohol.
b) chemical solution.
c) ultrasound.
d) steam under pressure.
Question 26 An error on a medical form should be
a) crossed out with a
single line.
b) covered with correction fluid.
c) erased.
d) scratched out.
Question 27 Three things are necessary for a fire to start. All of the following are needed EXCEPT
a) spark or flame.
b) materials that will burn.
c) electrical equipment.
d)
oxygen.
Question 28 Mrs. Sally Mander, a 60-year-old diabetic with atherosclerosis, had her leg amputated. She is in a semi-private room with another client who is receiving oxygen. What sign should be posted on the door?
a) Amputee
b) No Visitors
c) Oxygen in Use
d) Standard Precautions
Question 29 Which of the following would be a safety measure to prevent falls?
a) allow the person
to walk to the bathroom in his bare feet
b) place a small area rug
next to the bed
c) tie the person's robe belt securely
d) turn out all lights at night
Question 30 A newly admitted patient is agitated and aggressive. You should do all the following EXCEPT
a) stand away from the
person.
b) permit the patient to voice feelings.
c) use touch to show that you care.
d) talk to the person without raising your voice.
Question 31 A patient needs to be repositioned, but is heavy. You are not sure that you can move him alone. What should you do?
a) get someone to
help you
b) skip the move for now and
go on to another task
c) do it alone
d) use a restraint
Question 32 A pathogen is defined as
a) a disease causing germ.
b) a microorganism.
c) plant material.
d) microbe.
Question 33 A person that has had a disease and cannot become infected again is called
a) infected.
b) immune.
c) sterile.
d) contaminated.
Question 34 The chain of infection involves all of the following EXCEPT a(n)
a) causative agent.
b) opportunist.
c) reservoir.
d) portal of exit.
Question 35 Use of personal protective equipment involves all the following EXCEPT
a) anticipating
splashes.
b) washing disposable gloves
for reuse.
c) discard cracked or torn utility
gloves.
d) wearing gloves when touching contaminated items or
surfaces.
Question 36 Both of your parents suffer from atherosclerosis. To lessen your chances of this illness, you should
a) control intake of
cholesterol.
b) eat more red meat.
c) drink only whole milk.
d) eat as you desire, but get blood tests every 5 years.
Question 37 You are working in a hospital and determine that your patient has had a cardiac arrest. Your BEST course of action after calling for help is
a) perform one-man
CPR
b) apply AED
c) perform
Heimlich
d) give rescue breathing
Question 38 A hormone secreted by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar by promoting the movement of glucose to the body cells is called
a) adrenalin.
b) testosterone.
c) thyroxin.
d) insulin.
Question 39 When the bladder is full, receptors in the bladder wall send out a message to a circular sphincter muscle. The resulting action is the
a) urge to urinate and the
ability to relax the sphincter to allow urination.
b) urethra contracts to prevent bladder
spasms.
c) ureters relax allowing urine to move from the kidneys to
the bladder.
d) renal pelvis makes more urine.
Question 40 Using good body mechanics includes
a) twisting your body as
you move.
b) lifting a heavy object by yourself.
c) using the weight of y9ur body to push or pull an object.
d) bending at the waist to get close to an object.
Question 41 A sterile pack must be resterilized after
a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days
d) 90 days
Question 42 When donning Personal Protective Equipment, the cuff of the gown goes over the cuff of the glove.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Question 43 A tray of instruments used during a procedure needs to be cleaned. The tray also contains a syringe and needle. Determine which standard precaution should be observed prior to sending the tray to the sterile supply department.
a) recap needle,
wash in cold water, return it to the tray
b) wash needle and syringe in hot
water and return it to the tray
c) recap needle, place syringe in a biohazard bag
d) place needle and syringe in a puncture resistant sharps container
Question 44 An exposure incident includes all of the following EXCEPT
a) a needle stick.
b) a splash to mucous
membranes.
c) any cut or injury.
d) a bruise on the arm.
Question 45 Ultrasonic cleaning is NOT sterilization.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
Question 46 When performing patient care and a possible occupational exposure to blood or potentially infectious materials is anticipated the health care provider should use the appropriate
a) EPPs
b) EPEs
c) PEEs
d)
PPEs
Question 47 The term "sterile" means
a) contaminated.
b) free from all organisms except
spores and virus.
c) clean.
d) free from all organisms.
Question 48 The BEST transfer technique, used to remove articles from sterile wraps, for bowls, drapes, and linen is the
a) flap technique.
b) drop technique.
c) mitten technique.
d)
transfer forceps.
Question 49 Wellness is determined partly by lifestyle choices. Preventive care includes all of the following EXCEPT
a) immunizations and
health care screening tests.
b) hospital care for emergencies.
c) dental check-up.
d)
exercising regularly.
Question 50 During hand washing the MOST important purpose for soap is to
a) trap pathogens in the
soapsuds and rinsed them away.
b) destroy most of the pathogens.
c) sterilize the hands.
d)
protect the open areas on the hands resulting from cuts.