#1
What does PPE stand for in the context of healthcare?
Personal Protection Equipment
Public Health Emergency
Patient Privacy Enforcement
Primary Prevention Effort
#2
What does RACE stand for in the context of responding to emergencies in a healthcare setting?
Rapid Action and Critical Evaluation
Rescue, Alarm, Containment, Evacuation
Recovery and Care Excellence
Risk Assessment and Communication Enhancement
#3
What is the primary purpose of a crash cart in a healthcare setting?
Storing patient records
Providing emergency medical supplies and equipment
Managing hospital finances
Transporting patients between departments
#4
What does the term 'CPR' stand for in the context of emergency response?
Cardiovascular Prevention and Recovery
Critical Patient Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Centralized Patient Response
#5
What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) set by The Joint Commission?
Enhance hospital profits
Improve patient care and safety
Regulate medical research
Monitor insurance claims
#6
Which of the following is a basic guideline for hand hygiene in a medical setting?
Wash hands with water only
Use hand sanitizer without rubbing
Rub hands together vigorously for 5 seconds
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
#7
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in healthcare?
Ensuring hospital profitability
Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality
Regulating medical research
Overseeing healthcare insurance plans
#8
What is the purpose of a Code Blue in a hospital?
Fire emergency
Cardiac arrest or medical emergency
Intruder alert
Tornado warning
#9
Which organization is responsible for setting and enforcing safety and health standards in the United States?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
NIH (National Institutes of Health)
#10
What is the primary role of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in healthcare?
Conducting medical research
Setting and enforcing safety standards
Monitoring and controlling infectious diseases
Providing healthcare insurance
#11
In the context of medication safety, what does the term 'medication reconciliation' refer to?
Ensuring fair pricing for medications
Verifying and documenting a patient's medication history
Monitoring adverse drug reactions
Administering medications to patients
#12
In the context of infection control, what does the term 'aseptic technique' refer to?
Sterilizing medical instruments
Maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contamination
Administering antibiotics
Isolating infected patients
#13
What is the purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Regulating hospital staffing levels
Ensuring patient satisfaction
Protecting healthcare workers from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Monitoring patient medical records
#14
What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher in a healthcare setting?
Cooling down overheated equipment
Providing illumination during power outages
Controlling and extinguishing fires
Sterilizing medical instruments
#15
What does the acronym ALARA stand for in the context of radiation safety?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Advanced Laboratory and Radiation Assessment
Annual Limit on Radiological Activities
Acute Level of Radiation Avoidance
#16
What is the purpose of the N95 respirator in a healthcare setting?
Providing oxygen therapy
Preventing the spread of airborne infectious diseases
Delivering anesthesia
Measuring vital signs
#17
Which organization is responsible for accrediting healthcare organizations and programs in the United States?
AMA (American Medical Association)
AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)