1.
Critical items require disinfection only with a disinfectant
2.
Non-critical items must be sterilized between patients.
3.
How often does one need to perform glucose monitoring controls in order to maintain competency in the ponit-of-care-testing system?
4.
What values on the glucometer warrant a serum sample to be sent to the lab?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
Once a glucometer control vial is opened, it will expire in 2 months?
6.
RHJ is a latex free facility.
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. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
F. 
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. 
C. 
At least 3 people if SCI patient
10.
What assessment tool does the nurses use to document skin breakdown risk?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
What is the facility's (RHJ VAMC) emergency number?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
Ceiling lifts are the only safe patient handling devices that are available at the VA for safe patient handling.
13.
According to the CPM 136-02, who does one call to obtain assistance for a hard of hearing patient or a language interpreter?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
14.
If a diabetic patient falls, you will need to obtain a blood sugar.
15.
Nursing NA/HCT are allowed to chart on the Hourly Rounds Flowsheet and the Nursing shift note.
16.
A patient experiencing chest pain, the nurse may ask you to perform the following tasks except:
A. 
B. 
C. 
Obtain oxygen saturation level
D. 
17.
The hypoglycemia protocal is initiated when a blood sugar of less than ________ is obtained.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
18.
A patient that is able to eat and swallow and has a blood sugar of 62, the patient maybe feed 15 grams of charbohydrates which would be equal to:
A. 
Tablespoon of sugar (3 packets)
B. 
C. 
6 glucose chew tabs (4 gms each)
19.
What is the acceptable range for temperture in an adult?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
What is the acceptable range for pulse rate in an adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
What is the acceptable range for respirations in the adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
22.
What is the average B/P in an adult patient?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
23.
What is the acceptable range for 02 saturation?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
24.
HCT/NA responsibility when caring for the elderly's skin include all the following except:
A. 
B. 
C. 
Barrier cream to redden areas
D. 
Inform nurse of areas of reddness
E. 
25.
HCTs/NAs should participate in the Post Fall Huddle meetings.