1. Jamie wants to stop the spread of an infectious agent on her hands. What process will she use?
What is Antisepsis
100
6. When Tony wants to renew his CPR certification, which department will provide him with the information he needs?
What is Staff Development and Productivity
100
11. If Roy wants to have a better understanding of how resource management operates in a healthcare setting, which record will provide him the most helpful information?
What is Agency finances record
100
16. Which action by a surgical technician shows understanding of the principles of sterile technique?
What is Check the expiration date on sterile packages
100
21. Which statement by a nurse would indicate that he/she understands the principles of sterile technique?
What is "I always check the expiration date of sterile packages."
200
2. A hospital administrator provides training for nurses related to the use of new computers. Which area of resource management does this training address?
What is Participating in staff development
200
7. George is a support services manager. His primary goal is to:
What is Provide the best patient care possible
200
12. To determine how many patients the average nursing assistant can bathe within an 8 hour shift, a hospital administrator observes nursing assistants providing patient care. Which area of resource management does this address?
What is Monitoring productivity
200
17. When an operating room technician sets up surgical trays, what is the best way to add a sterile bowl to a sterile tray?
What is Mitten technique
200
22. What is the best way for the central supply technician to assure patient safety from contamination by surgical instruments?
What is Sterilization
300
3. A housekeeping supervisor monitors the use of gloves by employees washing floors and walls in the hospital. This ensures the hospital is complying with guidelines for:
What is Environmental Cleaning
300
8. Alvin keeps inventory of materials used in the medical office. He anticipates the needs of the facility and orders supplies in advance to avoid shortages. Alvin is showing an understanding of which area of resource management.
What is Acquire and distribute resources
300
13. McCormick Hospital is working to integrate all infection control standards by designing and constructing areas that will make it easier for employees to comply with OSHA standards. Which aseptic procedure does this address?
What is Decontaminate the healthcare environment
300
18. Kristina wants to add gauze to a sterile field. If she does not have an instrument, what technique will she use?
What is Drop technique
300
23. Mr. Qually wants to measure the effectiveness of healthcare delivery in the hospital. He sends out a survey to former patients to collect data about their experiences while hospitalized. In what areas would he most likely use this customer satisfaction information?
What is Accrediting and quality assurance
400
4. Ryan is furnishing a pediatric unit. Which statement best demonstrates his understanding of creating a therapeutic physical environment?
What is “I will provide cheerful pictures on the walls”
400
9. Mr. Lamb is a hospital administrator. He looks for ways to reduce wasteful use of resources in the facility. Which area of resource management does this address?
What is Manage agency finances
400
14. A hospital ensures that regulated trash is handled, packaged, stored and then disposed of in accordance with the law. This action ensures the facility is following which aseptic procedure?
What is Managing hazardous materials and waste
400
19. What technique is used to add objects to a sterile field with an instrument?
What is Transfer forceps
400
24. David is monitoring the waste management system of a hemodialysis clinic. Which agency is most likely David's employer?
What is EPA
500
5. Which statement indicates that an employee has an understanding of the importance of the aesthetics of the physical environment of a hospital?
What is "Hospitals should be cheerful and comfortable to allow the patient to feel less threatened."
500
10. Captain Aiken implements a preventive maintenance program for the rescue squad that includes buildings, equipment, and supplies. What area of resource management is this?
What is Manage and maintain equipment
500
15. The surgical technician displays an understanding of sterile technique by making sure the:
What is surgical field stays dry
500
20. The support services employee is cleaning a hospital bed following a patient's discharge. Which statement shows understanding of disinfection?
What is "I will use a chemical solution to disinfect the bed."
500
25. Daniel is conducting the annual monitoring of facility documentation and inspection of electrical equipment at the Breath of Life respiratory clinic. Which agency is most likely Daniel's employer?