COPE Health Scholars - Written Exam
Questions & Correct Answers 2024/2025
1. Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information
(PHI)? - ANS -All of the above
a. PHI includes 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
2. What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS -Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
3. 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. - ANS -Report the
suspected breach to your privacy officer or supervisor.
4. Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANS -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
5. 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? - ANS -All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
,6. Describe the steps of inspiration: - ANS -Diaphragm contracts and oxygen
is inhaled
7. Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient
for the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS -Radial Artery
8. The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature
is: - ANS -Axillary
9. If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANS -98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
10.Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANS -Pain is the
single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
, 11.Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult
patient for the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS -Carotid
Artery
12.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? - ANS -Call the Charge Nurse of your department and
Email your Department Coordinator
13.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? - ANS -
Comfort their parent and advocate for them
14.If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what
should they do? - ANS -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
Questions & Correct Answers 2024/2025
1. Which of the following is true regarding Protected Health Information
(PHI)? - ANS -All of the above
a. PHI includes 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
2. What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS -Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act
3. 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. - ANS -Report the
suspected breach to your privacy officer or supervisor.
4. Define a breach as it relates to HIPAA - ANS -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
5. 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? - ANS -All of the above
a. Health Scholars who access or disclose unnecessary medical information
b.Staff who access patient's medical records
c. Hospital or medical group
,6. Describe the steps of inspiration: - ANS -Diaphragm contracts and oxygen
is inhaled
7. Where would you normally palpate the pulse on a conscious adult patient
for the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS -Radial Artery
8. The longest and least accurate method for measuring body temperature
is: - ANS -Axillary
9. If a patient's O2 saturation is found to be 98%, then... - ANS -98% of the
hemoglobin binding sites are occupied
10.Which statement regarding pain and pain level is true? - ANS -Pain is the
single most common reason that individuals seek medical attention
, 11.Where would you normally palpate the pulse on an unconscious adult
patient for the purpose of measuring his or her heart rate? - ANS -Carotid
Artery
12.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? - ANS -Call the Charge Nurse of your department and
Email your Department Coordinator
13.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? - ANS -
Comfort their parent and advocate for them
14.If a Scholar observes another Scholar taking a selfie with a patient, what
should they do? - ANS -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
