Clc Annual Education Policy/Procedure/Protocol Review (Hct/Na)
- 1.Critical items require disinfection only with a disinfectant
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Non-critical items must be sterilized between patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.How often does one need to perform glucose monitoring controls in order to maintain competency in the ponit-of-care-testing system?
- A.
Monthly
- B.
Every six months
- C.
Yearly
- 4.What values on the glucometer warrant a serum sample to be sent to the lab?
- A.
300
- B.
400
- C.
300
- D.
400
- 5.Once a glucometer control vial is opened, it will expire in 2 months?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.RHJ is a latex free facility.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.What is the proper procedure to verify a patient's identification?
- A.
Ask the patient to state his/her full name and last four of social security number
- B.
Ask the patient to state his/her last name and last four of social security number
- C.
Ask the patient to state his/her full name and full social security number
- D.
Ask the patient to state his/her last name and last full social security number
- 8.What is considered contraband?
- A.
Weapons
- B.
Glass
- C.
Medications
- D.
Rope
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the above
- 9.How many staff members are required when using a lift for safe patient handling?
- A.
It can be used with only one person
- B.
A minimum of 2 people
- C.
At least 3 people if SCI patient
- 10.What is the facility's (RHJ VAMC) emergency number?
- A.
5911
- B.
6911
- C.
7911
- D.
8911
- 11.Ceiling lifts are the only safe patient handling devices that are available at the VA for safe patient handling.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.According to the CPM 136-02, who does one call to obtain assistance for a hard of hearing patient or a language interpreter?
- A.
AT & T Relay Service
- B.
TTY Phone
- C.
Bellsouth Relay Service
- D.
Both A & B
- 13.Commoms area of increased risk for pressure ulcers include all except:
- A.
Elbows
- B.
Occiput
- C.
Knees
- D.
Thighs
- 14.If a diabetic patient falls, you will need to obtain a blood sugar.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Factors that will increase the risk of pressure ulcer development in hospitalized patients are: (select all that apply)
- A.
Dry skin
- B.
Incontinence
- C.
Spasticity
- D.
Poor positioning
- 16.Nursing NA/HCT are allowed to chart on the Hourly Rounds Flowsheet and the Nursing shift note.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.Pre-thicken liquids are available for patients with a diagnosis of:
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Diabetes
- C.
Dyshagia
- 18.A patient experiencing chest pain, the nurse may ask you to perform the following tasks except:
- A.
Obtain vital signs
- B.
Obtain EKG
- C.
Obtain oxygen saturation level
- D.
Give nitroglycerin
- 19.The hypoglycemia protocal is initiated when a blood sugar of less than ________ is obtained.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
- 20.What is the acceptable range for temperture in an adult?
- A.
96.8F - 100.4F
- B.
97.8F - 100.4F
- C.
97F - 100.4F
- D.
98.6F - 100.4F
- 21.What is the acceptable range for pulse rate in an adult patient?
- A.
50 - 100 beats/min.
- B.
60 - 100 beats/min.
- C.
70 - 100 beats/min.
- D.
80 - 100 beats/min.
- 22.What is the acceptable range for respirations in the adult patient?
- A.
14 - 20
- B.
14 - 24
- C.
12 - 20
- D.
12 - 24
- 23.What is the average B/P in an adult patient?
- A.
< 120 / < 80 mm Hg
- B.
< 110 / < 70 mm Hg
- C.
< 120 / < 90 mm Hg
- D.
< 100 / < 70 mm Hg
- 24.What is the acceptable range for 02 saturation?
- A.
90 - 100
- B.
92 - 100
- C.
95 - 100
- D.
98 - 100
- 25.HCT/NA responsibility when caring for the elderly's skin include all the following except:
- A.
Bathing
- B.
Linen-3 layers only
- C.
Barrier cream to redden areas
- D.
Inform nurse of areas of reddness
- E.
All of the ablove
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