#1
Which of the following is a common protocol for transferring patients between healthcare facilities?
#2
What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent from a patient?
To bill insurance companies
To ensure the patient understands and agrees to the proposed treatment
To update medical records
To discharge the patient from the hospital
#3
What is the purpose of a 'code blue' in a hospital setting?
To indicate a fire emergency
To summon security personnel
To request medical assistance for a patient in cardiac arrest
To signal a severe weather event
#4
Which of the following is a common method for preventing hospital-acquired infections?
Washing hands frequently
Keeping hospital rooms warmer
Reducing patient interaction
Using reusable medical equipment
#5
What is the purpose of a 'code white' in a hospital setting?
To signal a bomb threat
To indicate a labor and delivery emergency
To request assistance with a violent or aggressive patient
To call for psychiatric evaluation
#6
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nurse in an inpatient care setting?
Performing surgery
Diagnosing medical conditions
Administering medications and treatments
Interpreting medical imaging
#7
What is the purpose of a 'rapid response team' in a hospital?
To deliver meals to patients quickly
To respond to medical emergencies outside the intensive care unit
To perform routine patient check-ups
To manage hospital finances
#8
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a patient's medical chart?
Medication history
Social security number
Vital signs
Insurance information
#9
What is the purpose of performing a medical handoff?
To transfer patient care responsibility from one healthcare provider to another
To update billing information
To schedule follow-up appointments
To request additional tests
#10
What does the acronym 'DNR' stand for in a medical context?
Do Not Resuscitate
Dangerous Neutrophil Reaction
Discharge and Referral
Dilated Nasal Resonance
#11
What is the purpose of conducting daily rounds in an inpatient care setting?
To distribute medication
To provide updates to hospital administration
To assess and communicate patient status and care plans
To organize patient discharge
#12
What does the term 'D/C' commonly refer to in medical records?
Discharge
Diagnosis Change
Doctor Consultation
Daily Care
#13
What is the purpose of a 'time out' procedure before performing a medical procedure?
To allow healthcare staff to take a break
To verify patient identity, procedure, and site
To determine the duration of the procedure
To schedule follow-up appointments
#14
What does the acronym 'IV' stand for in medical terminology?
Intravenous
Intensive Ventilation
Infectious Virus
Internal Valuation
#15
In the context of inpatient care, what does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for?
No Prescription Ordered
No Patient Overload
Nothing by Mouth
Non-Preferred Organization
#16
Which of the following is NOT a common method of patient identification in hospitals?
Using wristbands with patient information
Asking patients to state their name and birthdate
Scanning a barcode on the patient's room door
Matching the patient's face to their photo in the electronic medical record
#17
Which of the following is a common method for preventing pressure ulcers (bedsores) in hospitalized patients?
Frequent repositioning
Increasing fluid intake
Applying heat packs
Administering sedatives
#18
Which of the following is a common indication for placing a patient on 'contact precautions'?
History of heart disease
Cough and fever
Recent surgery
Joint pain
#19
Which of the following is a common indicator for initiating 'isolation precautions' in a hospital?
Muscle weakness
Sudden weight loss
Positive test for infectious disease
History of diabetes