Healthcare Procedures and Protocols Quiz

Discover essential medical procedures and protocols. From ABCDE approach to PPE, MRI, and CPR, test yourself with 15 questions on healthcare.

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What is the first step in the ABCDE approach to patient assessment?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Disability

In healthcare, what does the acronym PPE stand for?

Personal Performance Equipment

Patient Protection Environment

Personal Protective Equipment

Patient Performance Evaluation

Which of the following is a common method for measuring body temperature?

Pulse oximetry

Sphygmomanometer

Thermocouple

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

In medical terms, what does 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Medical Radiography Instrument

Microscopic Retinal Investigation

Muscular Rehabilitation and Improvement

What is the recommended handwashing duration to effectively remove germs?

10 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

40 seconds

Which of the following is a common method for sterilizing medical instruments?

Boiling

Autoclaving

Chemical disinfection

Sun exposure

What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?

Digestion

Circulation

Filtration of blood and urine production

Respiration

What does the term 'SOAP' stand for in medical documentation?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Symptoms, Observations, Analysis, Prescription

Sterilization, Observation, Analysis, Procedure

Systematic Observation and Assessment Protocol

What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule in healthcare?

To ensure the security of electronic health records

To protect the privacy of patients' medical information

To regulate the licensing of healthcare professionals

To establish protocols for emergency medical services

#10

Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

#11

Which organization is responsible for the international classification of diseases in the field of healthcare?

WHO (World Health Organization)

UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund)

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

#12

Which of the following is an example of a non-invasive medical procedure?

Colonoscopy

Laparoscopy

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Endotracheal intubation

#13

What is the purpose of the 'Code Blue' emergency alert in a hospital?

Fire emergency

Cardiac arrest

Bomb threat

Chemical spill

#14

Which medical professional is specialized in the study and treatment of diseases of the skin?

Cardiologist

Dermatologist

Orthopedic surgeon

Neurologist

#15

What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in healthcare?

Caused by medical treatment

Genetically inherited

Related to mental health

Resulting from poor hygiene