1.
Vaccination against HBV involves
Correct Answer
A. A dose of vaccine, another 1 month later, and a final dose 6 months later
Explanation
The correct answer is A dose of vaccine, another 1 month later, and a final dose 6 months later. This is because vaccination against HBV typically involves a series of three doses. The first dose is administered, followed by a second dose one month later, and a third and final dose six months after the initial dose. This schedule is designed to ensure adequate protection against the hepatitis B virus and to stimulate a strong immune response in the body.
2.
The needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in all the following areas except?
Correct Answer
A. Availability of vaccination against HBV for all employees
Explanation
The needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in the areas of modification of definitions relating to engineering controls, new record-keeping requirements, and solicitation of employee input in selecting engineering and work practice controls. However, it did not direct OSHA to revise the standard in the area of availability of vaccination against HBV for all employees.
3.
An example of employee screening for infection control is?
Correct Answer
C. PPD testing
Explanation
PPD testing is an example of employee screening for infection control. PPD stands for purified protein derivative, and it is used to test for tuberculosis (TB) infection. This test involves injecting a small amount of TB protein under the skin and then checking for a reaction after 48 to 72 hours. It helps identify individuals who have been exposed to TB and may be at risk of spreading the infection to others. By screening employees through PPD testing, employers can ensure a safer and healthier work environment by identifying and addressing potential TB cases early on.
4.
The JCAHO "do not use" list applies to all of the following except?
Correct Answer
C. Electronic laboratory reports
Explanation
The JCAHO "do not use" list applies to handwritten medication related documents, handwritten laboratory reports, and items written on preprinted forms. However, it does not apply to electronic laboratory reports. This means that electronic laboratory reports are considered acceptable and do not fall under the "do not use" list according to JCAHO guidelines.
5.
The singular form of alveoli is
Correct Answer
D. Alveolus
Explanation
The singular form of alveoli is "alveolus." The word "alveolus" is derived from Latin and is used to refer to a small cavity or sac, particularly in anatomy. In this context, it specifically refers to the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place. The other options, "alveola," "alveolix," and "alveolum," are not the correct singular forms of alveoli.
6.
All of the following are included on the JCAHO issued the "do not use" list except
Correct Answer
A. CBC
Explanation
The correct answer is CBC. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) issued a "do not use" list to improve patient safety by identifying abbreviations and symbols that can lead to miscommunication and medical errors. CBC stands for complete blood count, which is a commonly used test to evaluate a person's overall health. It is not included on the "do not use" list because it is a widely recognized and understood abbreviation in the medical field.
7.
Only the second vowel of the ending is pronounced in the word
Correct Answer
A. Chordae
Explanation
In the word "Chordae," the only vowel in the ending "-ae" that is pronounced is the second vowel "a." The first vowel "e" is silent. Therefore, the correct answer is "Chordae."
8.
Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system?
Correct Answer
A. ABG"s
Explanation
ABG's stands for arterial blood gases, which is a test used to measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. This test helps assess the respiratory system's ability to effectively exchange gases and maintain proper oxygenation and acid-base balance. By analyzing the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and other parameters in the arterial blood, ABG's provide valuable information about lung function and respiratory disorders such as hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and acid-base imbalances. Therefore, ABG's is a test specifically designed to evaluate the respiratory system.
9.
The study of the function of the body and it's organs is known as ______________
Correct Answer
Physiology
Explanation
Physiology is the study of how the body functions and the activities of its organs. It focuses on understanding the mechanisms and processes that occur within the body to maintain homeostasis and carry out various functions. This field of study involves the investigation of different bodily systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, and how they work together to support life. By studying physiology, researchers and healthcare professionals gain insights into the normal functioning of the body, as well as the changes that occur in diseases or during different physiological states.
10.
The brain is encased in the _________ body cavity.
Correct Answer
Dorsal
Explanation
The brain is encased in the dorsal body cavity. The dorsal body cavity is located towards the back of the body and is divided into two main parts: the cranial cavity, which houses the brain, and the vertebral cavity, which contains the spinal cord. Therefore, the brain is protected within the dorsal body cavity.
11.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes a nurse responsibly delegating a task to a nursing assistance?
Correct Answer
A. The facility policy does not allow nursing assistance to perform invasive procedures, but the nurse allows the experienced nursing assisantt to draw blood if the nurse is in the room to supervise at all times
Explanation
The nurse is responsibly delegating a task to a nursing assistant by allowing the experienced nursing assistant to draw blood, despite the facility policy not allowing nursing assistants to perform invasive procedures. However, the nurse ensures that she is present in the room to supervise the nursing assistant at all times, ensuring patient safety and adherence to policy.
12.
The nursing assistant prepares to irrigate a patient's catheter using a closed irrigation technique. Where is the clamp correctly placed introducing the irrigation fluid into the aspiration port?
Correct Answer
D. Just below the aspiration port
Explanation
The clamp is correctly placed just below the aspiration port when irrigating a patient's catheter using a closed irrigation technique. This ensures that the irrigation fluid is introduced into the aspiration port and not into the drainage bag or below the catheter tubing connecting to the drainage bag. Placing the clamp above the aspiration port would prevent the irrigation fluid from entering the catheter.