Question 1

What is the correct procedure to properly wash your hands?

Accepted Answer

Rub your hands together with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds.

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Wipe your hands quickly with a towel.

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Quickly rinse your hands with water.

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Apply hand sanitizer to your hands without rinsing.

Question 2

What is the correct way to position a patient for a bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Lay the patient on their back with the head of the bed slightly elevated.

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Lay the patient on their stomach with the head of the bed elevated.

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Lay the patient on their side with the head of the bed flat.

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Lay the patient on their back with the head of the bed flat.

Question 3

What is the correct method to administer medication orally?

Accepted Answer

Offer the medication to the patient and provide them with a cup of water to swallow it.

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Inject the medication directly into the patient's bloodstream.

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Crush the medication and mix it with the patient's food.

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Place the medication under the patient's tongue.

Question 4

What is the correct technique for taking a patient's vital signs?

Accepted Answer

Use a thermometer to measure the patient's body temperature, a blood pressure cuff to measure their blood pressure, a stethoscope to listen to their heart and lung sounds, and a pulse oximeter to measure their oxygen saturation.

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Only use a thermometer to measure the patient's body temperature.

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Only use a stethoscope to listen to their heart and lung sounds.

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Only use a blood pressure cuff to measure their blood pressure.

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Only use a pulse oximeter to measure their oxygen saturation.

Question 5

What is the correct way to provide oral care to an unconscious patient?

Accepted Answer

Gently swab the patient's mouth with a moistened sponge or dental swab.

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Skip oral care for unconscious patients.

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Administer mouthwash directly into the patient's mouth.

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Brush the patient's teeth vigorously with a toothbrush.

Question 6

What is the proper technique for providing a bedpan to a patient?

Accepted Answer

Place the bedpan under the patient's buttocks, ensuring a proper fit and positioning.

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Place the bedpan at the patient's feet.

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Position the bedpan on the patient's chest.

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Hold the bedpan above the patient's head.

Question 7

What is the correct way to assist a patient with ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Stand beside the patient and offer support by allowing them to hold onto your arm or shoulder.

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Stand behind the patient and push them from behind.

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Stand in front of the patient and pull them forward.

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Direct the patient to walk independently without any support.

Question 8

How often should a patient's position be changed if they are bedridden?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours.

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Every 6 hours.

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Every 4 hours.

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Every 8 hours.

Question 9

What is the correct technique for providing proper oral hygiene to a conscious patient?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the patient to brush their teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.

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Gently wipe the patient's mouth with a dry cloth.

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Skip oral hygiene for conscious patients.

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Administer mouthwash directly into the patient's mouth without brushing.

Question 10

What is the correct technique for transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair and lower the bed to the lowest position. Assist the patient to swing their legs over the side of the bed and stand up slowly. Position the wheelchair behind the patient and assist them to sit down gently.

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Lock the wheelchair and raise the bed to the highest position. Lift the patient from the bed and place them directly into the wheelchair.

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Unlock the wheelchair and raise the bed to a mid-level position. Ask the patient to crawl from the bed to the wheelchair.

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Ignore the use of a wheelchair and assist the patient to walk directly from the bed.

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