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NESA TestTo help remember what to do in case of a hazardous material spill, what acronym can
be used?
A. CLEAN
B. PASS
C. CALM
D. RACE - answerA. CLEAN
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regaing FAST stroke identification:
A. If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can be ignored
B. Stroke is an emergency. Always call 911 as soon as possible if you suspect
someone is having a stroke.
C. Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.
D. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age - answerA.
If stroke-like symptoms disappear in a few minutes, they can be ignored
Which of the following is a warning sign of stroke?
A. Loss of speech or trouble talking
B. Sudden numbness on one side of the body
C. Sudden onset of facial weakness
D. All of the above - answerD. All of the above
What does FAST stand for?
A. Face, Activate 911, Speech, Time
B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
C. Face, Arms, Strength, Time
D. Face, Arms, Speech, Turgor - answerB. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Which of the following is considered "The 5th Vital Sign"?
A. Temperature
B. Pain
C. Blood pressure
D. Apical pulse - answerB. Pain
Which of the following are considered non-pharmacological strategies which may be
used to assist with pain management? Select all that apply.
,A. Repositioning
B. Guided imagery
C. Opioids
D. Massage - answerA. Repositioning
B. Guided imagery
D. Massage
The most commonly used tool used to help adult patients rate their pai is the 0-10
numeric scale. Which of the following statements is not accurate when using this scale?
A. You should determine what level of pain the patient considers acceptable.
B. You should understand the most accurate judge of intensity of the patient's pain is
the patient.
C. You should avoid over sedation by withholding pain medication until the patient can
accurately rate his pain.
D. You shyould also have the patient describe their pain. - answerC. You should avoid
over sedation by withholding pain medication until the patient can accurately rate his
pain.
These patients are at higher risk for opioid induced respiratory depression:
A. Patients who are very young
B. Patients who are morbidly obese
C. Elderly patients
D. All of the above - answerD. All of the above
All of the following statements regarding pain are true EXCEPT:
A. Absence of increased vital signs does not indicate an absence of pain.
B. The patient's inability to communicate pain and discomfort should not inhibit
adequate treatment.
C. Addiction to pain medication used in the treatment of acute pain is rare.
D. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children under two years of age
have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited memory of painful experiences. -
answerD. Because their nervous system is underdeveloped, children under two years of
age have a decreased pain sensitivity and limited memory of painful experiences.
Patients have rights regarding pain management. THese rights include all of the
following except:
A. Information about pain and pain relief.
B. Pain relief only when pain can be rated on the 0-10 numeric scale
C. Staff who ask about their pain
D. Staff who care about their pain - answerB. Pain relief only when pain can be rated
on the 0-10 numeric scale
, When a "Code Yellow" is called overhead, the hospital staff should:
A. Follow the External Disaster Plan
B. Prepare for an influx of patients
C. Call 911 to alert the HAZMAT Team
D. A and B - answerD. A and B
A "Code Black" is called overhead for the following situation(s).
A. Nuclear, biological, chemical or radiologic event
B. A patient experiencing a cardiac or respiratory arrest
C. Severe weather
D. a or c - answerC. Severe weather
A "Code Red" is called on your assigned unit. You recall that "R.A.C.E." stands for:
A. Run, Act, Call, Extinguish
B. Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D. None of the above - answerB. Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
When you hear a "COde Red" announced that is on another unit, you should take which
action first?
A. Open all the windows in the patient rooms
B. Rescue all patients on your unit by moving them to the basement
C. Confine the fire by closing all the doors on your unit
D. Grab the fire extinguisher on your unit and RACE to the location of the Code Red. -
answerC. Confine the fire by closing all the doors on your unit
Healthcare workers must be trained and drilled to respond to many different types of
disasters including:
A. Terrorism
B. Natural disasters
C. Technological disasters
D. All of the above - answerD. All of the above
All of the follwing are appropriate guidelines for healthcare practitioners related to social
media except:
A. Refrain from sending patient images by an electronic media device
B. Maintain professional boundaries in the use of electronic media and use caution
when engaging in online social contact with patietns or former patients.
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