#1
Which of the following is a common reason for patient admission to a hospital?
Treatment of illness or injury
ExplanationAdmission for treating health issues.
#2
What does the term 'triage' refer to in healthcare?
Sorting and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition
ExplanationPrioritizing patients by condition severity.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common component of a patient's medical record?
Insurance policy details
ExplanationInsurance policy details not typically in medical records.
#4
What is the purpose of conducting a patient assessment upon admission to a healthcare facility?
To establish baseline data for monitoring the patient's condition
ExplanationEstablishing baseline data for monitoring patient condition.
#5
In healthcare, what does the acronym 'EMR' stand for?
Electronic Medical Record
ExplanationElectronic records of medical information.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is not a vital sign.
#7
What is the purpose of a patient care plan?
To track the patient's progress during hospitalization
ExplanationMonitoring and tracking patient progress.
#8
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from a patient before a medical procedure?
To ensure the patient understands the risks and benefits of the procedure
ExplanationEnsuring patient comprehension of procedure risks and benefits.
#9
What is the term for the process of transferring a patient from one healthcare facility to another?
Patient transfer
ExplanationMoving a patient from one facility to another.
#10
What does the term 'HIPAA' stand for in healthcare?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationHIPAA governs health information privacy.
#11
In healthcare, what does the abbreviation 'ADLs' stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
ExplanationRefers to daily life activities.
#12
In the context of patient safety, what does the abbreviation 'MRSA' stand for?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
ExplanationMRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria.