Fundamentals

Question 1

What are contributing factors for fall risk?

Answer 1

Age
Impaired mobility
Medications

Question 2

What do you do during a seizure?

Answer 2

• Turn them on their side
• Loosen their clothes
• Record their seizures (time, duration, causes)

Question 3

What do you do post-seizure?

Answer 3

• Comfort and reassurance to patient
• Do not leave patient
• Assessment and vitals
• Documentation

Question 4

What do you do prior to a seizure for preparation?

Answer 4

• Padding on bed
• Oxygen
• Suction
• Tell others that patient is at risk for seizures

Question 5

What does RACE stand for?

Answer 5

Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish

Question 6

What is PASS?

Answer 6

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

Question 7

What is the proper height for the handgrips of a walker?

Answer 7

At wrist height

Question 8

What is the most effective cleaning solution?

Answer 8

10% bleach solution

Question 9

What PPE is required for contact precautions?

Answer 9

Gloves and Gown

Question 10

What PPE is required for droplet precautions?

Answer 10

Mask

Question 11

What PPE is required for airborne precautions?

Answer 11

Mask

Question 12

Caring for a client 6 hours post total laryngectomy who has a history of Hepatitis C and HIV. What equipment is recommended during direct care?

Answer 12

Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles

Question 13

Car seat safety is what level of disease prevention?

Answer 13

Primary prevention

Question 14

Screening and early detection is an example of what level of disease prevention?

Answer 14

Secondary prevention

Question 15

Which culture believes that health is achieved by restoring balance?

Answer 15

Asian American

Question 16

For which culture must milk and meat not be served in the same meal?

Answer 16

Judaism

Question 17

Which culture is alcohol, coffee, and tea prohibited?

Answer 17

Mormonism

Question 18

Which culture uses soup and herbal soup for quick healing?

Answer 18

Hispanic

Question 19

T/F: Alcohol-based hand rubs are just as effective as soap and water for routine cleaning.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

How long and how much should you use for alcohol-based hand rubs?

Answer 20

3mL and rubbed in for 30 seconds or until the alcohol evaporates

Question 21

What is saw palmetto used for?

Answer 21

To treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 22

What is Ginko used for?

Answer 22

Relieve pain from peripheral arterial disease

Question 23

How many mL in an oz?

Answer 23

30mL = 1oz