Standard Hospital Student Orientation & HIPPA Certificate

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Standard Hospital Student Orientation & HIPPA Certificate Select the correct response describing Plain Language Codes: a. Establishes a common language and communication system understood by staff,... patients and visitors b. Describes situation c. Actions to be taken do not change d. All of the above - ✔✔All of the above A student's role in the event of a disaster is a. Stay with assigned patient b. Immediately leave the hospital to return home c. Follow instructions of the facility staff d. Report to the school - ✔✔c. Follow instructions of the facility staff When responding to a fire the acronym RCAF stands for: a. react, calm, action, fast b. rescue, caution, aid, fast c. rescue, confine, alert, fight d. race, close, act, flee - ✔✔c. rescue, confine, alert, fight When responding to a fire the acronym RACE stands for: a. rescue, alert, confine, extinguish b. react, aid, clam, exit c. rapid, action, caution, evacuate d. race, act, call, exit - ✔✔a. rescue, alert, confine, extinguish Which of the following statements about electrical safety is NOT true? a. A level of electricity that may be safe for a hospital worker may be very dangerous for a patient. b. All electrical patient care equipment should have a dated inspection sticker. c. If extension cords must be used, only heavy-duty approved cords may be used. d. It is okay to use "cheater" plugs or break off the ground on a three-pronged plug. - ✔✔d. It is okay to use "cheater" plugs or break off the ground on a three-pronged plug. Which of the following is NOT found on an SDS? a. manufacturer name b. precautions for safe use c. first aid procedures d. location of the product - ✔✔d. location of the product Which of the following is NOT one of the four diseases most likely to occur as a result of bioterrorism? a. Anthrax b. Chickenpox c. Plague d. Botulism - ✔✔b. Chickenpox Indicate whether the following statement about bioterrorism is TRUE or FALSE: if you find a suspicious item, the item and/or the area should be left untouched, doors closed to prevent others from entering the area, hands or exposed areas washed with soap and water, and notify you supervisor and instructor immediately. a. True b. False - ✔✔a. True An injury resulting from a medical intervention and not due to the underlying condition of a patient is called a(n): a. Sentinel event b. Error c. Adverse event d. Incident - ✔✔c. Adverse event Unanticipated death, infant abduction, rape of a patient, major permanent loss of function, and hemolytic transfusion reaction are all examples of a(n): a. Sentinel event b. Error c. Adverse event d. Incident - ✔✔a. Sentinel event Which of the following is NOT an acceptable response when patient care equipment is known or suspected of being unsafe or not functioning properly? a. remove equipment from immediate work area b. place a "DO NOT USE" sign on the equipment c. contact the unit supervisor immediately d. unplug the equipment and leave it in the patient's room - ✔✔d. unplug the equipment and leave it in the patient's room What kinds of needles can cause needlestick injuries? a. Hypodermic needles b. Blood collection needles c. Suture needles d. Needles used in IV delivery systems e. All of the above - ✔✔e. All of the above What must occur if you are stuck by a needle during a clinical? a. Immediately tell another student b. Drink 24 ounces of fluid c. Put a Band-Aid on the site d. Report the injury to your instructor/preceptor so that you receive appropriate follow-up care - ✔✔d. Report the injury to your instructor/preceptor so that you receive appropriate follow-up care Which of the following is NOT included in National Patient Safety Goals and Recommendations: a. Improve the accuracy of patient identification b. Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers c. Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections d. Compliance with body mechanics guidelines - ✔✔d. Compliance with body mechanics guidelines What is the most important factor in preventing the spread of disease? a. Proper hand hygiene b. Wearing a gown c. Wearing a mask d. Short fingernails - ✔✔a. Proper hand hygiene Which behavior is NOT an example of a standard precaution strategy? a. Good housekeeping b. Proper glove removal c. Having no drinks in work areas d. Wearing artificial fingernails - ✔✔d. Wearing artificial fingernails Which of the following are examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? a. Gloves, mask, syringe, and goggles b. Gloves, gown, goggles, and soap c. Gloves, mask, gown, and goggles d. Mask, goggles, soap, and alcohol gel - ✔✔c. Gloves, mask, gown, and goggles Which statement is not true about Personal Protective Equipment? a. PPE should be free of holes, defects or tears b. The type of PPE chosen for a task depends on the degree of exposure that may be possible c. PPE includes gowns, gloves, masks, masks with shield, and goggles d. Wear gloves continuously throughout your shift - ✔✔d. Wear gloves continuously throughout your shift Which statement is NOT true about Hepatitis? a. Infected persons may display no symptoms b. A symptom may be darkened urine. c. All forms of Hepatitis can be prevented by vaccination d. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver - ✔✔c. All forms of Hepatitis can be prevented by vaccination Which is NOT a safe work practice that minimizes the risk of injury? a. Try to do the work by yourself b. Change positions often c. Keep your back upright d. Get a firm footing, feet apart - ✔✔a. Try to do the work by yourself A medication or chemical used to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement, which is not standard treatment for a patient's medial or psychiatric condition. a. Physical restraint b. Chemical restraint - ✔✔b. Chemical restrinat The following is an example of which kind of restraint application? An acute medical/surgical patient is restrained to ensure endotracheal tube, IV or feeding tube will not be removed, or that a patient who is temporarily or permanently incapacitated with a broken hip will not attempt to walk before it is medically appropriate. a. Clinical application b. Behavioral application - ✔✔a. Clinical application Restraints should be used for patients ONLY after all other alternatives for providing for the safety of patients and others have been tried and failed. a. True b. False - ✔✔a. True Which statement about abuse and neglect is NOT true? a. All cases of abuses and neglect involving children, geriatric patients, physically and mentally challenged patients are required by law to be reported. b. Neglect is defined as failure by another individual to provide a person with the necessities of life. c. If any student suspects abuse or neglect, they should report suspicions to their instructor or facility supervisor. d. Compliance is defined as physical, emotional, or sexual injury and financial exploitation. - ✔✔d. Compliance is defined as physical, emotional, or sexual injury and financial exploitation. Indicate whether the following statement about compliance is TRUE or FALSE: Compliance programs establish a culture of "doing the right thing" which promotes prevention, detection, and resolution of instances of conduct that do not conform to federal and state law; federal, state, and private payer healthcare program requirements; or the healthcare organization's own ethics and business policies. a. True b. False - ✔✔a. True Which statement does NOT protect the confidentiality of patient information? a. Patient consent must be obtained before sharing patient information with family and friends. b. Discard confidential papers in secured bins provided. c. Do not leave computer screens unattended, always log ogg. d. Talking about a patient in a public area. - ✔✔d. Talking about a patient in a public area. Directive to a physician (living will) and Medical Power of Attorney are forms of: a. Advance Directives b. Occurrence Report c. Incident Report - ✔✔a. Advance Directives The use of friends, family, or children as interpreters is an acceptable practice. a. True b. False - ✔✔b. False Which is NOT a guideline for assessing patient diversity needs? a. Family factors b. Religion c. Hair color d. Healthcare practices - ✔✔c. Hair color Which statement is NOT true concerning latex allergy? a. There is only one type of reaction to latex b. Healthcare workers are at risk of developing latex allergy because they use latex gloves frequently c. Detecting symptom early and reducing exposure to latex are ways to treat latex allergy d. Latex exposure can occur through skin contact and through inhalation while workers are changing gloves - ✔✔a. There is only one type of reaction to latex The patient's right to access all information in a "designated record set" includes everything EXCEPT: a. Patient's notes b. Patient health information complied for litigation c. Procedure and discharge notes d. Records older than 10 years - ✔✔b. Patient health information complied for litigation According to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), if a patient asks for a copy of laboratory test results, the healthcare provider must respond: a. Without charging a fee b. By asking how the patient intends to use it c. Via unsecure email if asked to do so d. Within 10 days - ✔✔c. Via unsecure email if asked to do so Under HIPPA, which one of the following types of information is excluded from the patient's right to access? a. Records more than 2 years old b. Payment records c. Psychotherapy notes d. X-rays - ✔✔c. Psychotherapy notes A patient has the right to direct a health care provider's office to send protected health information (PHI) to a third party, UNLESS a. The patient fails to give a signed written request b. The patient has not paid their bill in full c. The third party directly competes with the patient's current physician d. The third party is a mobile health application of unproven eddicacy - ✔✔a. The patient fails to give a signed written request Under HIPPA, a health care provider must provide requested information within: a. 2 weeks b. 14 Business Days c. 30 Days d. 90 Days - ✔✔c. 30 Days [Show More]

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