Practice Test Questions

 

 

1. Which of the following terms describes the body’s ability to maintain its normal state:
   1. Anabolism
   2. Catabolism
   3. Tolerance
   4. Homeostasis
2. Bleach solutions for disinfecting work surface is:
   1. 5%
   2. 10%
   3. 15%
   4. 20%
3. Which of the following applies to a Resident’s belongings?
   1. Belongings must be shared with other residents
   2. Legal actions may result if possessions are lost or stolen
   3. Residents are responsible for their own belongings
   4. When personal belongings are missing. It’s no big deal
4. Which of the following terms describes the motion of bending the forearms toward the body:
   1. Abduction
   2. Eversion
   3. Flexion
   4. Pronation
5. What should you do if you are uncertain how to perform an assigned task?
   1. Perform the task assigned
   2. Ignore the assignment
   3. Ask for help
   4. Explain later why you did not follow instructions
6. What is the least accurate measurement of the body temperature:
   1. Axillary
   2. Tympanic
   3. Oral
   4. Rectal
7. Mrs. Perry prefers listening to the radio and reading rather than attending group activities. What should you do?
   1. Insist the Mrs. Perry attend activities
   2. Tell Mrs. Perry’s family
   3. Escort Mrs. Perry to activities and stay with her
   4. Respect Mrs. Perry’s wishes, and do not force her to attend activities
8. Which of the following is MOST important when planning and providing care?
   1. The need for solitude and family
   2. Religious practices
   3. The resident’s relationship with the physician
   4. Family dynamics and interpersonal conflicts
   5. The resident’s values, beliefs, cultural practices, and personality
9. The following describes normal respirations EXCEPT?
   1. There are 12 to 20 per minute
   2. They are quiet and effortless
   3. Noise occurs on inhalation
   4. None of the above
10. A person’s most BASIC needs are:
    1. Physical requirements
    2. Being appreciated
    3. Interacting with others
    4. Emotional stability
11. The way you treat residents affects:
    1. Your salary
    2. The amount residents are charged for care
    3. How residents feel about their families
    4. How they feel about themselves
12. When taking a blood pressure, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
    1. Apply the cuff
    2. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion
    3. Turn off the radio and TV
    4. Locate the brachial artery
13. When the PCT enters the room, the resident is crying. How can the PCT help?
    1. Tell her not to cry
    2. Leave her alone
    3. Encourage her to talk
    4. Tell her everything will be okay
14. In which of the following positions does a patient lie face down:
    1. Prone
    2. Dorsal
    3. Supine
    4. Lateral
15. What is communication?
    1. Sending a message
    2. Receiving messages
    3. Sending and receiving messages
    4. Agreeing with others
16. What is nonverbal communication?
    1. Words
    2. Mixed messages
    3. Body language
    4. Whispering
17. The muscular portion of the heart is called the:
    1. Pericardium
    2. Endocardium
    3. Myocardium
    4. Dyscardium
18. The PCT should encourage each resident to be:
    1. Dependent on you for care
    2. As self-managing as possible
    3. Dependent on family members for care
    4. Inactive an passive
19. Why is good lifting technique important?
    1. To prevent injuries
    2. To prevent decubitus ulcers
    3. To move resident quickly
    4. To maintain good posture
20. Lifting correctly involves:
    1. Keeping knees straight
    2. Bending the back
    3. Holding the object close
    4. Stretching
21. How should you position your feet for lifting?
    1. Close together
    2. Six inches apart
    3. Shoulder-width apart
    4. As wide apart as possible
22. To ambulate a resident who is weak or unsteady, the BEST procedure is:
    1. To walk ahead of the resident
    2. To walk beside the resident and use a gait belt
    3. To discourage the resident from walking
    4. To caution the person about safety hazards
23. Why is frequent repositioning important?
    1. To promote edema
    2. To keep residents active
    3. To relieve pressure
    4. To increase pressure
24. What is the most important requirement for positioning a resident?
    1. Maintaining good body alignment
    2. Exercising muscles
    3. Keeping joints mobile
    4. Completing the task quickly
25. How can the PCT help prevent pressure sores? 
    1. Repositioning less often
    2. Encourage residents to drink more fluids
    3. Measuring intake and output
    4. Being observant
26. What is an important safety measure when transferring resident from bed to wheelchair?
    1. Make sure the side rails on the bed are up
    2. Have the wheelchair close to the bed with wheels locked
    3. Have the wheelchair facing away from the resident
    4. Have a footstool nearby
27. An unconscious resident with spinal injury needs to be transferred from bed to gurney. What is the SAFEST method to use?
    1. Draw sheet
    2. Hydraulic lift
    3. Transfer board
    4. Slide board
28. When is a gait belt used?
    1. For incontinence
    2. To weigh residents
    3. For ambulating
    4. To measure vital signs
29. Why should you check the care plan before moving the resident?
    1. To check for any restrictions
    2. To impress your supervisor
    3. To discuss the plan with the resident
    4. To discuss the plan with other NAs
30. What is the purpose of Universal/Standard Precautions?
    1. To increase blood-borne pathogens
    2. To weaken the immune system
    3. To recognize signs and symptoms of infection
    4. To decrease the risk of spreading infection
31. Universal/Standard Precautions apply:
    1. To everyone
    2. To sick people only
    3. To isolated residents only
    4. To people infected with HIV only
32. All of the following are methods for controlling infection EXCEPT:
    1. Sterilization
    2. Disinfection
    3. Transmission
    4. Isolation
33. The single MOST effective method for preventing the spread of disease is:
    1. To wear gloves
    2. To apply hand lotion
    3. To use good hand-washing techniques
    4. To wear gown and mask
34. To give a bed bath:
    1. Begin by washing arms and hands
    2. Start at the feet and work up
    3. Begin with perineal care
    4. Work from the head down
35. Which right have you violated if you do not close the door during a resident’s bath?
    1. Confidentiality
    2. Privacy
    3. Choice
    4. Safety
36. The heart muscle contracts during:
    1. Diastole
    2. Fibrillation
    3. Systole
    4. Conduction
37. Which of the following is considered an average for oral temperature?
    1. 100 degrees f
    2. 98.6 degrees f
    3. 96.0 degrees f
    4. 92.6 degrees f
38. Where do you measure the axillary temperature?
    1. Mouth
    2. Forehead
    3. Armpit
    4. Rectum
39. What is the average heart rate for adults?
    1. 20 or less
    2. 20-60
    3. 60-100
    4. 100 and above
40. When is the BEST time to measure pulse rate?
    1. When the resident is at rest
    2. After a hot meal
    3. After completing range of motion exercises
    4. After ambulating
41. When taking a pulse, you should document:
    1. Number of breaths per minute
    2. Fluid intake
    3. Location of apical pulse
    4. Number of beats per minute
42. Where is the radial pulse located?
    1. Under the left breast
    2. At the wrist
    3. At the neck
    4. At the groan
43. Which of the following blood pressure readings indicate hypertension?
    1. 158/90
    2. 135/80
    3. 123/70
    4. 110/60
44. Which of the following barrier protections must a phlebotomist use when performing skin punctures or vein punctures?
    1. Laboratory coat
    2. Face shield
    3. Gloves
    4. Mask
45. A patient with highly contagious illness is placed in:
    1. Enteric isolation
    2. Respiratory isolation
    3. Reverse isolation
    4. Strict isolation
46. The phlebotomist identifies a patient in clinic laboratory facility by:
    1. Asking the patient his/her name
    2. Checking the patient’s ID bracelet
    3. Asking the family members to identify the patient
    4. Simply looking at phlebotomy requisition
47. If a patient refuses venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should:
    1. Inform the patient that he will still be responsible to pay for procedure anyway
    2. Have patient restrained
    3. Inform the patient that he must leave facility
    4. Immediately report the refusal and actions taken to the nurse
48. Blood in urine is called?
    1. Hematuria
    2. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    3. Prokeinuria
    4. Bacteriuria
49. What step should a phlebotomist take if blood was drawn from wrong patient?
    1. Re-label the tubes with correct patients’ name
    2. Immediately report the incident to the supervisor
    3. Re-draw the specimen immediately
    4. Throw the tubes away and make sure no one finds out
50. Which of the following is correct for ending a venipuncture procedure?
    1. Remove the needle, apply pressure
    2. Remove the tourniquet, remove the needle, and apply pressure
    3. Remove the tourniquet, remove the tube, and remove the needle
    4. Remove the tourniquet, remove the tube, remove the needle, and apply pressure

ANSWER KEY


1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. D 
10. A 
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. A 
15. C 
16. C
17. A
18. B  
19. A 
20. C 
21. C
22. B
23. C
24. A 
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. C
29. A
30. D
31. A
32. C
33. C
34. D
35. B    
36. A 
37. B 
38. C
39. C
40. A
41. D
42. B
43. A
44. C
45. D
46. A
47. D
48. A
49. B
50. D