COPE Health Scholars Exam review
Questions and Answers
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the
influence of drugs/alcohol. - Answer -True
A scholar developed a close bond with a patient and would like to stay in touch with
them post discharge. Which of the following actions can be the Scholar take?
a. request the patient's phone #
b. provide patient contact info only if they ask for it
c. wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
d. request the patient's social media contact info - Answer -c
If a scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so that
they have difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do?
a. Cancel their shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes
after the shift start time to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health care
professional input
b. do not attend shift and report incident to PM via emergency pager
c. attend shift and request for accommodation to sit in the break room
d. attend shift and wear a back brace without informing staff as to not be a burden -
Answer -a
If a scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can
they do when at the site but not on shift?
a. utilize site badge to access staff doors and elevators
b. comfort their parent and advocate for them - Answer -b
If a scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research paper, etc. with site or
program data, what actions must they take?
a. inform the PM and then publish
b. request approval for data/logo use from the site
c. do not reference the site's name and only use the COPE health scholars logo
d. request written approval for data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site
department - Answer -d
,which of the following statements are true about CHS programs' wireless device policy?
a. wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift hours (department
designated storage location or scholar's car) - Answer -a
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for a
counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they
need to attend a counseling session?
a. 24 hours; 48 hours
b. 48 hours; 1 week
c. 24 hours; 1 week
d. 48 hours; 2 weeks - Answer -d
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they
do?
a. Find another patient to take their own selfie with
b. Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all
folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program
Manager - Answer -b
If a Scholar comes to their shift with every component of their uniform except their
uniform polo shirt, what should they do according to the CHS Policies and Procedures?
a. go to the CHS Office for a loaner
b. continue with their shift if they at least have their site ID badge
c. Go home bc you cannot perform your shift w/o your full uniform - Answer -c
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should
the Scholar do?
a. accept employment and request a Leave of Absence from the program
b. deny employment bc they are scholar
c. Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire about any conflict of
interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS Programs
d. accept employment and use correct badge for respective shift - Answer -c
Social determinants of health include all of the following except...
education, screening, public health, food, transportation, gender, medication - Answer -
gender
Healthcare is paid for through taxes, premiums by individuals & employers, and by
patients. Two examples of insurance types in healthcare are government and private.
, Which of the following describes two government programs? - Answer -Medicare and
medicaid
(private: HMO and PPO)
Which of the following answers is INCORRECT regarding the ACA?
a. eliminates health insurance discrimination based on pre-existing condition
b. eliminates lifetime caps on health insurance
c. Extends coverage on parent health policies until 28 - Answer -c (until age 26)
What is one similarity between the Medical Doctor (Allopathic Doctor) and Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine programs?
a. international recognition
b. medical education
c. licensing exams
d. average GPA/MCAT to get into each program
e. None of the answers - Answer -b
True or False: Each of your shifts will involve spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime situations. -
Answer -False
True or False: A program participant can perform a task outside of their scope of
practice as long as they get direct approval/training from a staff member. - Answer -
False
What is one similarity between the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles?
a. role created by the American medical association (AMA)
b. none of the answers
c. practice under a medical model treating disease
d. practice with an independent license
e. function in similar role as primary care MD - Answer -e
True or False: The physician is the final decision maker for the patient care team. -
Answer -False (the patient is)
Which of the following historical events led to the expansion of allied health careers?
a. Cold war
b. WWI
c. Vietnam War
d. WWII - Answer -d
What is your role as a program participant in the patient care team?
Questions and Answers
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the
influence of drugs/alcohol. - Answer -True
A scholar developed a close bond with a patient and would like to stay in touch with
them post discharge. Which of the following actions can be the Scholar take?
a. request the patient's phone #
b. provide patient contact info only if they ask for it
c. wish the patient well and thank them for choosing the site for their place of care
d. request the patient's social media contact info - Answer -c
If a scholar's back is hurting the morning they wake up for their shift, so much so that
they have difficulty getting out of bed, what should they do?
a. Cancel their shift by emailing their Department Coordinator, call the unit 15 minutes
after the shift start time to inform the unit staff, and attend to back pain with health care
professional input
b. do not attend shift and report incident to PM via emergency pager
c. attend shift and request for accommodation to sit in the break room
d. attend shift and wear a back brace without informing staff as to not be a burden -
Answer -a
If a scholar's family member is admitted to their program site, which of the following can
they do when at the site but not on shift?
a. utilize site badge to access staff doors and elevators
b. comfort their parent and advocate for them - Answer -b
If a scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research paper, etc. with site or
program data, what actions must they take?
a. inform the PM and then publish
b. request approval for data/logo use from the site
c. do not reference the site's name and only use the COPE health scholars logo
d. request written approval for data/logo use from the PM and the appropriate site
department - Answer -d
,which of the following statements are true about CHS programs' wireless device policy?
a. wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift hours (department
designated storage location or scholar's car) - Answer -a
If a Scholar receives a suspension email requesting dates/times they are available for a
counseling session, how soon does the Scholar need to reply and how soon do they
need to attend a counseling session?
a. 24 hours; 48 hours
b. 48 hours; 1 week
c. 24 hours; 1 week
d. 48 hours; 2 weeks - Answer -d
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they
do?
a. Find another patient to take their own selfie with
b. Remind the Scholar of CHS and site policies, ensure the picture is deleted from all
folders in the phone, and then report the situation to the Charge Nurse and Program
Manager - Answer -b
If a Scholar comes to their shift with every component of their uniform except their
uniform polo shirt, what should they do according to the CHS Policies and Procedures?
a. go to the CHS Office for a loaner
b. continue with their shift if they at least have their site ID badge
c. Go home bc you cannot perform your shift w/o your full uniform - Answer -c
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should
the Scholar do?
a. accept employment and request a Leave of Absence from the program
b. deny employment bc they are scholar
c. Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire about any conflict of
interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS Programs
d. accept employment and use correct badge for respective shift - Answer -c
Social determinants of health include all of the following except...
education, screening, public health, food, transportation, gender, medication - Answer -
gender
Healthcare is paid for through taxes, premiums by individuals & employers, and by
patients. Two examples of insurance types in healthcare are government and private.
, Which of the following describes two government programs? - Answer -Medicare and
medicaid
(private: HMO and PPO)
Which of the following answers is INCORRECT regarding the ACA?
a. eliminates health insurance discrimination based on pre-existing condition
b. eliminates lifetime caps on health insurance
c. Extends coverage on parent health policies until 28 - Answer -c (until age 26)
What is one similarity between the Medical Doctor (Allopathic Doctor) and Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine programs?
a. international recognition
b. medical education
c. licensing exams
d. average GPA/MCAT to get into each program
e. None of the answers - Answer -b
True or False: Each of your shifts will involve spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime situations. -
Answer -False
True or False: A program participant can perform a task outside of their scope of
practice as long as they get direct approval/training from a staff member. - Answer -
False
What is one similarity between the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles?
a. role created by the American medical association (AMA)
b. none of the answers
c. practice under a medical model treating disease
d. practice with an independent license
e. function in similar role as primary care MD - Answer -e
True or False: The physician is the final decision maker for the patient care team. -
Answer -False (the patient is)
Which of the following historical events led to the expansion of allied health careers?
a. Cold war
b. WWI
c. Vietnam War
d. WWII - Answer -d
What is your role as a program participant in the patient care team?
