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1.

VUMC’s Patient and Family Promise includes:
- A.
  
  What they can expect in every interaction
- B.
  
  Commitment to Patient and Family Centered Care
- C.
  
  Communicate clearly and regularly
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
2.

You are on your way to lunch and you notice a blinking call light outside the room of a patient who is not assigned to you. What should you do?
- A.
  
  Ignore it; you are hungry
- B.
  
  Ask the unit secretary to let the assigned nurse know the call light is blinking
- C.
  
  Respond to the call light and ask the patient what you can assist them with
- D.
  
  Pretend you don't see it and keep walking
Correct Answer
C. Respond to the call light and ask the patient what you can assist them with
3.

What is the overhead activation announcement used to make VUMC staff aware of a fire situation in the Medical Center?
- A.
  
  Fire Alert
- B.
  
  Red Alert
- C.
  
  Yellow Alert
- D.
  
  Orange Alert
Correct Answer
B. Red Alert
4.

What is the number to call to initiate the Rapid Response Team?
- A.
  
  1-1111
- B.
  
  911
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  421-9111
Correct Answer
A. 1-1111
5.

There are four missing person codes at VUMC. Which code indicates an adult over the age of 18 is missing?
- A.
  
  Code Pink
- B.
  
  Code Purple
- C.
  
  Code Walker-Adolescent
- D.
  
  Code Walker-Adult
Correct Answer
D. Code Walker-Adult
6.

There are four missing person codes at VUMC. Which one indicates an infant younger than 12 months is missing?
- A.
  
  Code Purple
- B.
  
  Code Pink
- C.
  
  Code Walker-Adolescent
- D.
  
  Code Walker-Adult
Correct Answer
B. Code Pink
7.

You enter a patient room to obtain vital signs and discover the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse. As the student, what should your first step be:
- A.
  
  Stay with the patient and call for help
- B.
  
  Leave the patient to go get your preceptor
- C.
  
  Call the Rapid Response Team
- D.
  
  Auscultate an apical pulse
Correct Answer
A. Stay with the patient and call for help
8.

What is the single most effective way to prevent infections?
- A.
  
  Use sterile technique
- B.
  
  Put on gloves
- C.
  
  Limit visitors
- D.
  
  Wash your hands
Correct Answer
D. Wash your hands
9.

You have just provided care to a patient on contact precautions with C. difficile. What method would you use to perform hand hygiene:
- A.
  
  I don't need to, I had on gloves
- B.
  
  Soap and Water
- C.
  
  Alcohol-based hand rub
- D.
  
  VUMC-approved lotion
Correct Answer
B. Soap and Water
10.

If you are exposed to blood or body fluids, the next steps after immediate first aid are to:
- A.
  
  Call your instructor and go home sick
- B.
  
  Contact your school faculty, and report to Occupational Health or Adult ED (if after hours)
- C.
  
  Collect patient information, contact an attorney and sue the patient
- D.
  
  No further actions needed
Correct Answer
B. Contact your school faculty, and report to Occupational Health or Adult ED (if after hours)
11.

What are the steps to prevent bladder infections from an indwelling catheter?
- A.
  
  Use soap and water every shift to clean the meatus
- B.
  
  Anchor the device to decrease movement of the catheter
- C.
  
  Hang the catheter bag below the bladder
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
12.

You enter a patient’s room to discuss a new anti-depressant medication the provider has prescribed. Several visitors are at the bedside. What should you do?
- A.
  
  Provide patient education regarding the new medication
- B.
  
  Ask the visitors to step out of the room before providing education
- C.
  
  Assume the visitors are family and educate them also
- D.
  
  Speak quietly so the visitors cannot hear you
Correct Answer
B. Ask the visitors to step out of the room before providing education
13.

What do you do if you are going to leave your computer for a short time?
- A.
  
  Leave it logged in
- B.
  
  Take the computer with you
- C.
  
  Log off before leaving the computer
- D.
  
  Ask someone to watch the computer while you are gone
Correct Answer
C. Log off before leaving the computer
14.

Violation of Vanderbilt policies covering patient privacy and confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations:
- A.
  
  Will result in you not being able to participate in any additional clinical experiences at VUMC
- B.
  
  May result in sanctions to your school
- C.
  
  Both a and b
- D.
  
  Neither a nor b
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b
15.

You are assigned to care for a patient who has limited English proficiency. During report you are told you will need an interpreter as you provide care for the patient. Which of the following are appropriate methods of interpretation?
- A.
  
  A family member who has been at the bedside since admission
- B.
  
  A VUMC certified interpreter
- C.
  
  An employee fluent in the patient's language
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. A VUMC certified interpreter
16.

You are providing report to the oncoming shift. Which type of handover communication should you use:
- A.
  
  SBAR
- B.
  
  AIDET
- C.
  
  HEARD
- D.
  
  PASS
Correct Answer
A. SBAR
17.

Your assigned nurse asks you to verify and cosign blood products prior to initiating the blood transfusion. What should your response as the student be?
- A.
  
  "I have never done this before. Can you walk me through it?"
- B.
  
  "This falls outside my Scope of Practice. I am not allowed to cosign blood products."
- C.
  
  "Sure, let me get my instructor."
- D.
  
  "Can I administer the blood transfusion also?"
Correct Answer
B. "This falls outside my Scope of Practice. I am not allowed to cosign blood products."
18.

As part of the Infant-Specific protocols at VUMC, which of the following is not a recommendation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative?
- A.
  
  Pacifiers are not recommended while learning to breastfeed. Education should be provided to the family.
- B.
  
  Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended unless the mom has a contraindication or the baby has a medical reason for formula.
- C.
  
  All infants should stay in the nursery for continuous monitoring.
- D.
  
  "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" signs will be posted on the Postpartum unit.
Correct Answer
C. All infants should stay in the nursery for continuous monitoring.
19.

You enter a patient room after performing hand hygiene prior to entering. The patient asks you to wash your hands before obtaining her vital signs. Your response should be:
- A.
  
  "I already washed my hands before entering your room."
- B.
  
  "They aren't dirty. I haven't touched anything."
- C.
  
  "Thank you. I will do that right now."
- D.
  
  "I plan on putting gloves on before starting."
Correct Answer
C. "Thank you. I will do that right now."
20.

You have just administered insulin subcutaneously to your assigned patient. Following administration, what should you do with regards to sharps safety?
- A.
  
  Engage the safety of the sharp using your finger so you can feel the "click"
- B.
  
  Stick the needle into the mattress so you can apply pressure to the injection site
- C.
  
  Engage the safety on a hard surface and place the needle into the sharps container
- D.
  
  Recap the needle and dispose in the trash can
Correct Answer
C. Engage the safety on a hard surface and place the needle into the sharps container
21.

Your assigned patient has been admitted for rule-out meningitis and is placed on droplet precautions. Prior to entering the patient’s room you will need to:
- A.
  
  Wear a surgical mask
- B.
  
  Adhere to Standard Precautions only
- C.
  
  Wear a N-95 respirator mask
- D.
  
  Wear gown and gloves
Correct Answer
A. Wear a surgical mask
22.

Under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), individuals who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals at work are responsible for which of the following:
- A.
  
  Reviewing information provided on labels and on Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- B.
  
  Reporting potentially unsafe situations or conditions to your supervisor/preceptor
- C.
  
  Compliance with all aspects of the US Hazard Communication Standard and the Tennessee Right to Know Law
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
23.

The mission of VUMC incorporates quality in which of the following areas:
- A.
  
  Patient care
- B.
  
  Education
- C.
  
  Research
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
24.

By checking the box below, I attest that I have received and reviewed the VUMC Student & Faculty Orientation.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
25.

By checking the box below, I attest that I have received and reviewed VUMC compliance training.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
26.

By checking the box below, I indicate that I have read, accept, and agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement and agree to be bound by it.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

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Vumc Student & Faculty Orientation Quiz

VUMC’s Patient and Family Promise includes:

You are on your way to lunch and you notice a blinking call light outside the room of a patient who is not assigned to you. What should you do?

What is the overhead activation announcement used to make VUMC staff aware of a fire situation in the Medical Center?

What is the number to call to initiate the Rapid Response Team?

There are four missing person codes at VUMC. Which code indicates an adult over the age of 18 is missing?

There are four missing person codes at VUMC. Which one indicates an infant younger than 12 months is missing?

You enter a patient room to obtain vital signs and discover the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse. As the student, what should your first step be:

What is the single most effective way to prevent infections?

You have just provided care to a patient on contact precautions with C. difficile. What method would you use to perform hand hygiene:

If you are exposed to blood or body fluids, the next steps after immediate first aid are to:

What are the steps to prevent bladder infections from an indwelling catheter?

You enter a patient’s room to discuss a new anti-depressant medication the provider has prescribed. Several visitors are at the bedside. What should you do?

What do you do if you are going to leave your computer for a short time?

Violation of Vanderbilt policies covering patient privacy and confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations:

You are assigned to care for a patient who has limited English proficiency. During report you are told you will need an interpreter as you provide care for the patient. Which of the following are appropriate methods of interpretation?

You are providing report to the oncoming shift. Which type of handover communication should you use:

Your assigned nurse asks you to verify and cosign blood products prior to initiating the blood transfusion. What should your response as the student be?

As part of the Infant-Specific protocols at VUMC, which of the following is not a recommendation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative?

You enter a patient room after performing hand hygiene prior to entering. The patient asks you to wash your hands before obtaining her vital signs. Your response should be:

You have just administered insulin subcutaneously to your assigned patient. Following administration, what should you do with regards to sharps safety?

Your assigned patient has been admitted for rule-out meningitis and is placed on droplet precautions. Prior to entering the patient’s room you will need to:

Under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), individuals who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals at work are responsible for which of the following:

The mission of VUMC incorporates quality in which of the following areas:

By checking the box below, I attest that I have received and reviewed the VUMC Student & Faculty Orientation.

By checking the box below, I attest that I have received and reviewed VUMC compliance training.

By checking the box below, I indicate that I have read, accept, and agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement and agree to be bound by it.

**You enter a patient room to obtain vital signs and discover the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse. As the student, what should your first step be:**