COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
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Answers
Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)? - answer✔All of
the above
a. PHI include information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
b. Name, DOB, address and other identifying information such as a tattoo
c. PHI is considered confidential under HIPAAd. All of the above
What does HIPAA stand for? - answer✔Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
When reading a co-worker's Facebook page, you see that they have taken a picture of a
patient's unusual injury with their cell phone and posted it online, but the patient's name is not
mentioned. - answer✔Report the suspected breach to your privacy officer or supervisor.
Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - answer✔A breach is the acquisition, access, use or
disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a manner not permitted by HIPAA, which poses a significant risk
of financial, reputation or other harm to the affected individual
In the event of a HIPAA breach/violation, where information is negligently/knowingly obtained
and disclosed, which of the following could face fines and civil penalties? - answer✔All of the
above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
Describe the steps of inspiration: - answer✔Diaphragm contracts and oxygen is inhaled
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient for the purpose of
measuring his or her heart rate? - answer✔Radial Artery
The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature is: - answer✔Axillary
If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - answer✔98% of the hemoglobin binding
sites are occupied
Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - answer✔Pain is the single most
common reason that individuals seek medical attention
Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult patient for the purpose
of measuring his or her heart rate? - answer✔Carotid Artery
Six hours before your scheduled shift, an emergency arises and you will not be able to perform
your weekly participant duties. You must do which of the following? - answer✔Call the Charge
Nurse of your department and Email your Department Coordinator
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? - answer✔Comfort their parent and advocate for them
If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what should they do? -
answer✔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
Which of the following statements are true about CHS Programs' wireless device policy? -
answer✔Wireless devices need to be turned off and stored during shift hours (department
designated storage location or Scholar's car)
True or False: Scholars are prohibited from reporting to their shift using or under the influence
of drugs/alcohol. - answer✔True
If a Scholar wants to publish an article, school paper, research poster, etc. with site or program
data, what actions must they take? - answer✔Request written approval for data/logo use from
the PM and the appropriate site department
If an active Scholar plans to accept employment at a CHS Programs site, what should the
Scholar do? - answer✔Inform their site PM for program success story and inquire about any
conflict of interest policies that would prevent continued participation in CHS Programs
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