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NCHSE test review Questions With Complete Solutions A dental assistant tears a glove when assistant a dentist with a pt who is HIV positive. What should the Assistant do first? a-notify OSHA b-report the incident to the CDC c-remove the gloves and wash hands d-put on a new pair of gloves Correct Answers c A febrile pt will exhibit a/an? elevated pulse B-elevated temp C-normal pulse D-normal temp Correct Answers b-Elevated Temp a health care worker who oberves standard precautions would dispose of infectious waste in a? a-Biohazard container b-recycle container c-autoclave d-incinerator Correct Answers a a hospice nurse brings an oxygen tank to a patient. What would the nurse tell the patient not to use when the oxygen is in use? a-hand lotion or suncreen b-a battery operated radio c-alcohol or nail polish d-the tv remote Correct Answers c A lack of oxygen supply to the skin can cause the skin to become:
a-cyanotic b-jaundiced c-white d-red Correct Answers a A lymph node has two important functions. What are they? a-lymphocyte production Correct Answers a medical office assistant and must take a heavy box from the floor to the storage room. how should they lift it?
a-bend at hips and knees with back straight, get close to the box, and lift using the leg muscles. b-keep one leg straight and bend the other to get close to the box, then lift while straightening the bent leg and bending the straight leg. c-put a chair next to the box, kneel down, pick up the box and place it on the chair. Then stand and lift the box, holding it close to chest. d-bend at the waist to pick up the box, then use the arm muscles to lift and bring the box close in to the body. Correct Answers a a new father describes his baby as looking like a "pumpkin". The baby is most likely: a-cyanotic b-jaundiced c-flushed d-an albino Correct Answers b A nursing assistant notes a patients Bp to be 148/96. What is the best action the assistant can take? A-Tell pt the Bp
A sterile towel falls on the floor. What is the towel now considered? a-infectious b-contaminated c-antiseptic d-disinfected Correct Answers b-contaminated Albert has a yeast infection under his arm. It should be treated with a/an: a- anti-fungal cream b-antibiotic ointment c-vaccination d-hot compress Correct Answers a all pathogens are? a-animal-like b-disease-producing c-destroyed by antibiotics d-transmitted by insects Correct Answers b an infection that develops when the body's normal defenses are not working properly is an? a-mutant infection b-nonpathogenic infection c-opportunistic infection d- Recessive infection Correct Answers c Barbara has asthma and uses an inhaler when she starts to wheeze. The purpose of the device is to: a-contract blood vessels
b-dissolve mucous c-enlarge the bronchioles d-liquefy secretions in the lungs Correct Answers c basal cell and squamous cell are types of : a-pustules b-allergic skin disorders c-skin cancer d-nodules Correct Answers c Before taking vital signs of a pt what should you do first? a- close the curtain b-explain procedure c-introduce yourself d-place call bell within reach Correct Answers c-introduce yourself Beth has a nosocomial infection. How did she get it? a-hiking in the woods b-having a massage at a hotel spa c-eating contaminated food d-spending three days in the hospital Correct Answers d Conrad has a crust on his knee. What did Conrad do two days ago? a- was hit in the knee by a snowball b-fell and skinned his knee c-stayed out in the sun too long d-wore a friends gym shorts Correct Answers b
Handwashing is described as the single most important practice for: a-preventing the spread of HIV b-Preventing opportunistic infections c-Sterile Technique d-Aseptic Technique Correct Answers d how does the pulse rate and respiratory rate of a toddler compare to that of a healthy 21 year old? a- Higher pulse, equal resp b-lower pulse, higher resp c-lower pulse, lower resp d-higher pulse, higher resp Correct Answers d-higher pulse, higher resp how many lobes are your lungs divided into? a-two b-three c-four d-five Correct Answers d If a child does not have a functioning thymus, he/she might have difficulty: a-fighting infection b-breathing c-swallowing d-removing toxic waste from the body Correct Answers a- fighting infection If your epiglottis were to suddenly stop working, what activity could be life threatening?
a-breathing b-coughing c-eating d-walking Correct Answers c In a Bp of 132/86 the 86 represents what? a- bradycardia b-tachycardia c- diastolic d- systolic Correct Answers C-diastolic In order to avoid errors, whose approved list of abbreviations should you use when documenting vital signs? a-American medical association b- health science textbook c-board of nursing d-your employer Correct Answers d- your employer In the process of breathing, during what stage does the movement of the diaphragm enlarge the thoracic cavity? a-external respiration b-internal respiration c-expiration d-inspiration Correct Answers d Juan is a firefighter who is diagnosed with splenomegaly. Why would his doctor tell Juan he cannot go to work for a month? a-he is most likely contagious b-his throat could swell shut and block his airway c-if bumped in the abdomen, his spleen could rupture
Sarah has a chest x-ray that shows she has tubercles in her lungs. What does that mean? a-she had tuberculosis in the past but has recovered b-she has a dormant form of tuberculosis that could become active if her resistance is lowered c-She has a history of an infection that is similar to tuberculosis and therefore is immune to TB d-she has an active case of tuberculosis and is being treated with antibiotics Correct Answers b Spending short periods of time in the morning sun can be beneficial. How? a-toughens the skin to improve its protective function b-improves circulation to the skin, improving skin health c-improves the skins elasticity, preventing wrinkles d-helps in the production of vitamin d Correct Answers D The excretory function of the skin allows the body to eliminate excess: a- fat and sugar b-water and heat c-vitamin C d-minerals Correct Answers b The Nostrils, larnyx, and trachea are all made primarily of: a-bone b-cartilage c-muscle d-tendons Correct Answers b
The presence of cellulite can be attributed to what layer of skin? a-epidermis b-dermis c-corium d-subcutaneous Correct Answers d the terms weak and shallow are used to describe what? a-Bp b-P c-Resp D-T Correct Answers c-Resp The terms weak and thready are used to describe what? a-Bp b-P C-Resp D-T Correct Answers B-pulse Tuberculosis is caused by tubercle bacillus which is a a-virus b-Protozoa c- Bacteria d-fungus Correct Answers c-bacteria what causes lymph to flow through the lymph vessels? a-peristalisis b-the heart c-contractions of skeletal muscles against lymph vessels d-wavelike contractions of the muscular lining of lymph vessels Correct Answers c
What healthcare professional should wear eye protection? a-nursing assistant taking vitals b-a pharmacist filling a prescription for an antibiotic c- a dentist extracting a tooth d-an EMT responding to a possible cardiac arrest Correct Answers c What is an example of a blood borne pathogen? a-hepatitis C b-sleeping sickness c-yeast d-vitamin a Correct Answers a What is bioterrorism? a- the threat of leaks or destruction to a nuclear plant b-the use of microbes or industrial waste disposal c-the threat of using harmful gasses during a war to paralyze the opposition d- the use of microorganisms as weapons to infect humans Correct Answers d What is inside a class A fire Extinguisher? a-halon b-carbon dioxide c-hydrogen d-water Correct Answers d what is least accurate route for measuring temp? a- aural b-axillary
c-oral d-rectal Correct Answers b What is the primary function of mucous and cilia in the nostrils a-filtration b-respiration c-sound production d-temperature control Correct Answers a What is the respiratory rate for a pt with 16 inspirations and 16 expirations Correct Answers What is the respiratory rate for a pt with 16 inspirations and 16 expirations? a- b- c- d-64 Correct Answers b- What is the usual treatment for occasional bouts of tonsillitis? a-Tonsillectomy b-splenectomy c-antibiotics and warm throat irrigations d-narcotic pain medication and steroids Correct Answers c what layer of skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles? a-dermis b-epidermis c-hypodermis d-subcutaneous Correct Answers a
c-basal cell carcinoma d-scabies Correct Answers a What skin disorder is often life threatening? a-athletes foot b-eczema c-verrucae d-melanoma Correct Answers d What statement is true about lung cancer? a-it is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women b- Correct Answers What structure connects the larynx to the bronchi? a-bronchioles b-oropharynx c-pleura d-trachea Correct Answers d-trachea What structure is a passageway for both food and air? a-Bronchus B-larynx c-pharnx d-trachea Correct Answers c What would a healthcare worker document in a sharps injury log? a-pts pain medication injections b-emergency room patients with cuts that require suturing c-when he/she breaks any equipment
d- when he/she stick theirselves with a needle Correct Answers d When compared to someone with light skin, a person with dark skin has more? A-melanin b-melanocytes c-vitamin d d-vitamin c Correct Answers a When healthcare workers follow standard precautions, they are practicing medical: a-asepsis b-transmission c-contamination d-isolation Correct Answers a When preparing to use a fire extinguisher what must you do first? a-use side to side sweeping motion b-pull the pin c-aim at bottom and edge of fire d-squeeze the handle Correct Answers b when should health care workers wear gloves and a gown? a- when there is a chance of contact with blood and body fluids b-when entering the room of a patient who is HIV positive c-when he/she has a cold d-when caring for a pt with an upper respiratory tract infection Correct Answers a
Where would you find an anaerobic microorganism? a-on a toliet seat b-in the soil c-in the air d- in sterile water Correct Answers B-in the soil Where would you find the lymph vessels? a-In tissues that do not have blood vessels B-in the four chambers of the heart c-throughout the body d-only in organs of the digestive system Correct Answers c Which is considered a fire hazard? a-"no smoking" sign on a room where oxygen is in use b-the use of an electrical blowdryer in a hospital room c- wheelchairs and stretchers blocking a stairway d-waste materials disposed of in medial containers Correct Answers c Which is considered an elevated temperature? A-aural 37.2 C b-Axillary 38.4 c c- oral 37 c d- rectal 37.8 c Correct Answers b: 101.12 f Which is true about bacteria? a-all bacteria are harmful b-all bacteria are round c- all bacteria produce inside other living cells d-all bacteria are single celled organisms Correct Answers d
Which is true about the size of a blood pressure cuff? a-the bladder of the cuff needs to cover about 80% of the circumference of the arm b-cuffs should cover about 80% of length of upper arm c-blood pressure cuffs are indicated by age of pt d- except for infants, all adults use same size Correct Answers A which of the following is a permanent disorder of the integumentary system? a-urticaria b-alopecia c-vesicle d-athletes foot Correct Answers b which of the following is most likely to develop hypertension based on the risk factors? a-underweight 12 year old Indian female student b-obese 4o year old African American male smoker c-30 year old asian male distance runner who works on air traffic control d- 45 year old Caucasian mother of triplets who is on a low carbohydrate diet Correct Answers B Which of the following skin diseases is contagious? a-eczema b-dermatitis c-athletes foot d-psoriasis Correct Answers c Which procedure is lubricant required?
