Jones & Bartlett Learning (JBL) Module 3 Practice Exam

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• What is the best practice for notifying the hospital during transit?
• Which of the following statements regarding a 'dedicated line' is correct?
• Which statement about ePCR privacy is true?
• Which observation best represents the environmental factor in the GEMS framework?
• During triage at the scene of a motor-vehicle crash, a 5-year-old is unresponsive and apneic. After positioning the airway, what is the next step?
• The term neonatal period describes the time frame from birth to which of the following?
• Which incident does NOT require a report to be filed with local authorities?
• Talking about an elderly patient with other family members can cause the patient to feel what?
• You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. Which consideration is appropriate while preparing to care for this child?
• Which sign most clearly indicates increased work of breathing in a pediatric patient?
• How does Medicare primarily differ from Medicaid in the U.S. healthcare system?
• A 5-year-old child has had severe vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days. Which assessment finding would be the most indicative of decompensated shock?
• Which option is an example of primary prevention in public health?
• When communicating with an older patient, which statement is most accurate?
• Which action is most appropriate to assess for an obstruction in a tracheostomy tube causing inadequate ventilation?
• Which term describes a false spoken statement that harms a person's reputation?
• The reason an infant's blood pressure tends to rise with age is because:
• An 84-year-old male fell a week ago and has been bedridden since then. Today, he presents with an altered mental status. His skin is pale and cold and his respirations are rapid and shallow. The EMT should suspect:
• Under what circumstances is a left ventricular assist device used?
• While transporting a patient in the ED, you receive another high-priority dispatch. What should you do first?
• For an 18-month-old with respiratory distress who is tachypneic and clinging to the mother, what is the MOST appropriate initial treatment?
• Which action is appropriate when a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient prefers to respond in writing?
• When immobilizing a patient with a kyphotic spine to a long backboard, which adjustment is most likely needed?
• How is body mass index calculated?
• During a patient interview, a young man with severe headache does not answer immediately. What should you do?
• Which description best defines informed consent in the clinical setting?
• Which neonatal reflex involves the infant opening the arms wide and spreading the fingers in response to a startling stimulus?
• Which statement best describes the benefit of confirming the exact content areas covered in Module 3?
• Define the midsagittal (median) plane in human anatomy.
• What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
• What are the standard steps of the nursing process in order?
• In the SOAP note framework, which section contains the clinician's assessment and working diagnosis?
• A specific legal document that directs relatives and caregivers regarding the medical treatment that may be given to patients who cannot speak for themselves is called a(n):
• Which of the following statements regarding patients with intellectual disabilities is correct?
• The age range often cited as optimal functioning is:
• How should the final answer be represented in the response format?
• Which statement best describes effective communication in healthcare as described in the material?
• A p-value of 0.01 indicates which of the following?
• Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:
• Which symptom set best indicates left-sided heart failure?
• Ethnocentrism is defined as:
• What is a recommended characteristic of distractors in high-quality items?
• Which approach is recommended when a patient has limited English proficiency?
• Which statement best describes common experiences of older adults?
• Which is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital when transporting a patient in respiratory arrest?
• What does the PDSA cycle stand for, and what is its purpose in quality improvement?
• Effective therapeutic communication skills require which of the following?
• In arterial blood gas analysis, what does an elevated PaCO2 indicate?
• Which type of questions allow for the most detailed response?
• Which of the following statements regarding interaction with the caregiver of a child or adult with special health care needs is correct?
• In septic shock, which hemodynamic change is most characteristic?
• In ECG interpretation, what does the PR interval represent?
• In an older patient with severe dehydration and altered mental status, which diagnosis is most consistent with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome?
• Which statement correctly describes the distinction between an EMR and an EHR?
• What is a typical range for systolic blood pressure in a healthy 30-year-old adult?
• When assessing a toddler who is not critically ill, where should you generally begin the assessment?
• Which action is NOT recommended to minimize confusion during geriatric assessment?
• When assessing a sexually active adolescent with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, what is a recommended interview practice?
• If the Module 3 outline is unavailable, what is a recommended first step to prepare for the practice exam?
• During the natural process of aging, the number of functional cilia in the respiratory system decreases, resulting in:
• In the SOAP framework, which section contains the plan for further evaluation and treatment?
• In evaluating a child who has ingested a poison, which question is most pertinent to ask first?
• Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?
• Which units are used when calculating BMI?
• Which statement best describes an effective distractor?
• During a home visit, a 13-year-old on a ventilator has a malfunctioning machine and increasing respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate action?
• Which precautions should be taken with all patients to prevent transmission of infection?
• In preconventional reasoning, which statement best describes a child’s decision-making?
• Which description best defines a dedicated line?
• Why is weight-based dosing essential in pediatrics?
• Which vaccine type is typically contraindicated in pregnancy?
• When constructing distractors, which practice is recommended?
• Tarasoff duty to warn applies when there is a credible risk to which party?
• In nursing assessment, which statement correctly describes data and cues together?
• Spina bifida is defined as which of the following?
• In SBAR, which element corresponds to the recommended action to take?
• Which tool is commonly used to screen the risk of falls in adults?
• A ventriculoperitoneal shunt serves to:
• Pale skin in a child indicates that which of the following is true?
• List the six rights of medication administration.
• In the described 70-year-old female with thirst, polyuria, dehydration, and hypotension, which diagnosis is most consistent with her presentation?
• A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the body's surface to eliminate waste products is called a:
• During a pediatric assessment of a seizure where the mother is crying, which action best enables you to assess the child?
• The aging process decreases mucociliary function, resulting in:
• What is the primary purpose of the Module 3 Practice Exam item set in this context?
• Common causes of seizures in children include all of the following, EXCEPT which?
• To ensure questions are self-contained and fair, which practice is most important?
• Which age range is considered toddlers?
• Which practice is not recommended when communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient?
• The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused are called what?
• Sedentary behavior during recovery from a hip fracture predisposes an elderly patient to which complication?
• In interviewing an adolescent, which approach best supports accurate information gathering about pregnancy risk?
• How do hypovolemic and septic shocks differ in etiology and hemodynamics?
• Why should healthcare staff report near-misses?
• In the PICO framework, which component represents the variable that is tested?
• In preconventional moral reasoning, children primarily:
• Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:
• Which finding most strongly suggests left-sided heart failure in an older patient?
• When assessing an 8-year-old child, which approach is recommended?
• What is cultural humility in healthcare practice?
• Which three elements comprise the pediatric assessment triangle?
• Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
• In the context of SIDS investigations, autopsy findings can help differentiate SIDS from other causes of death.
• When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be:
• Tarasoff duty to warn applies when there is a credible threat to which party?
• Among common routes of medication administration, which provides the fastest systemic effect?
• Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT which?
• A typical physical change in early adulthood is:
• Which of the following is included in standard precautions?
• An adult is considered obese when their weight exceeds ideal body weight by what percentage?
• An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with which finding?
• What does SOAP stand for in clinical documentation?
• How should answer choices be formatted to meet standard exam conventions?
• Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is MOST likely due to:
• In a randomized controlled trial, blinding helps prevent bias from which sources?
• Which finding is LEAST suggestive of child abuse?
• Which of the following statements regarding autism is correct?
• In clinical reasoning, what is the purpose of forming hypotheses from cues?
• Which statement best reflects the legal rights of a patient regarding EMS refusal?
• What characterizes a live attenuated vaccine?
• What is the purpose of the teach-back method?
• In clinical assessment, how are data and cues integrated to guide the diagnostic process?
• What is capitation in healthcare reimbursement?
• In hypovolemic shock, which hemodynamic change is most characteristic?
• Because a tracheostomy bypasses the nose and mouth, which issue is commonly associated with the tube?
• During a pediatric assessment when a caregiver is distressed, the most appropriate action is to:
• Which term describes the opening created by a colostomy?
• Which question would be LEAST pertinent initially when questioning a parent about a suspected poisoning ingestion?
• What is the purpose of a ventricular peritoneal shunt?
• Under HIPAA, which uses of PHI do not require patient authorization?
• What is a basic requirement for items in this JBL practice exam structure?
• Left ventricular assist devices are used as a bridge to transplantation while a donor heart is being located.
• Which practice best demonstrates respect for cultural differences during patient interaction?
• Compared to adults, infants have which characteristic regarding respiratory rate?
• What is essential for a question to be considered standalone?
• Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of which chromosomal event?
• Which statement best describes data falsification in nursing documentation?
• To minimize distractions when assessing an older patient, which is the recommended approach?
• What is the typical sequence of examination components in a head-to-toe assessment?
• What is the primary purpose of a root cause analysis after an adverse event?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of meningitis in older children?
• Because of the complexity of the older patient and the vagueness of his or her complaint, you should:
• Infection should be considered a possible cause of airway obstruction in an infant or child, especially if he or she presents with which signs?
• When caring for a female child who may have experienced sexual abuse, which action is recommended if possible?
• When medical control gives an order that seems inappropriate, after confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should:
• Which statement best reflects interaction with caregivers for patients with special health care needs?
• The soft spots on an infant's skull where sutures have not yet fused are called:
• Which of the following conditions would MOST likely be encountered in a patient with cerebral palsy?
• In elderly patients, age-related changes most significantly reduce the effectiveness of which senses?
• Which design principle helps ensure the assessment is clear and fair?
• What is the leading cause of death in the geriatric population?
• Which statement defines primary prevention in public health?
• In cancer staging, what does the 'T' component describe?
• Which measure of central tendency is least affected by outliers?
• When communicating with an older patient, you should remember that:
• Which percent over ideal body weight defines obesity?
• Which statement best defines capacity to consent in clinical decision making?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of dehydration in an infant?
• What is antimicrobial stewardship, and what is de-escalation in this context?
• What autoimmune process is commonly involved in type 1 diabetes mellitus?
• Which principle obligates clinicians to respect a competent patient's right to refuse treatment, even if it may result in harm?
• What is the purpose of blinding in randomized controlled trials?
• What is a typical normal Hgb range for adult men?
• What is the typical resting pulse rate for adults aged 19 to 60?
• Which statement about seizure disorders is supported by the material?
• An abdominal aortic aneurysm: Which statement is true?
• Which four elements are required to establish negligence in a malpractice claim?
• A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called which condition?
• In an elderly patient with an acute onset of altered mental status, which statement is most accurate?
• In the DOPE mnemonic used for ventilator troubleshooting, what does the 'Equipment' category refer to?
• In EMS, when a physician order seems unclear, the correct action is to:
• Delirium is most suggested by which of the following in an elderly patient?
• Which statement accurately describes Electronic Health Records (EHR) in relation to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
• A 2-year-old child experiences a seizure with hot, moist skin. Which action is most appropriate to manage the fever and ensure safety?
• In the DOPE mnemonic for ventilation troubleshooting, which category indicates displacement of the tube from its proper position?
• Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most closely associated with which condition?
• Is informed consent always required in emergency life-saving interventions?
• According to EMTALA, which statement is true?
• You could be sued for __________ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation.
• Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled which type of movement?
• What does a p-value indicate in hypothesis testing?
• When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by:
• Spina bifida is defined as which birth defect?
• Which statement describes the onset of puberty?
• Which statement best describes the abdomen examination step in the head-to-toe assessment?
• Atherosclerosis is defined as what?
• Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
• Under capitation-based reimbursement, how is provider payment determined?
• Burns in children are commonly caused by all of the following, EXCEPT which one?
• In troubleshooting inadequate ventilation for a patient with a tracheostomy, which action corresponds to the 'E' category in the DOPE mnemonic?
• Which cooling method is contraindicated in managing fever in a child with a seizure?
• A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is:
• When completing the ePCR for a patient, which statement is true?
• In nursing assessment, what is the difference between cues and data?
• Which term describes clouding of the lenses of the eye?
• If the outline is unavailable, which approach is most reasonable?
• The risk of intracranial bleeding increases with age and is most directly related to:
• What is the primary purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)?
• Which finding is a late sign of shock in a pediatric patient?
• Common complications of central venous catheters include all of the following EXCEPT which?
• After repositioning the airway in an unresponsive, apneic pediatric patient, which action should be taken next to assess circulation?
• Which statement about abdominal aortic aneurysm is true?
• In a child struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends most on which factors?
• What are common clinical manifestations of hyponatremia?
• The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
• Which description matches the Moro reflex?
• Which elements must be present for informed consent to be valid in most clinical settings?
• An elderly patient wearing hearing aids is unresponsive during questions, and you hear a whistling sound from the devices. Which action should you take?
• Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs?
• Which ethical principle focuses on loyalty and faithfulness to promises in professional care?
• Which element is NOT typically required for valid informed consent?
• Under HIPAA, which statement about the minimum necessary standard is true?
• Which of the following will help improve radio communications?
• What is the primary intervention to prevent pressure ulcers in immobile patients?
• What is the primary reason to randomize the order of answer choices across questions?
• Which color do Gram-negative bacteria appear after the Gram stain process?
• Which statement about infant breathing is accurate?
• Which of the following would be the MOST practical method of communicating with a hearing-impaired patient until his or her hearing aids can be located?
• To transmit the electrocardiogram using a multiplex system, which statement is true?
• In healthcare communication, what does the SBAR framework help with?
• When caring for a patient who is visually impaired, it is important to:
• You are assessing a 440-lb man who complains of shortness of breath and lower back pain. The patient is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 148/98 mm Hg, and his heart rate is 120 beats/min. Your MOST immediate action should be to:
• How is fidelity defined in professional ethics?
• Which statement about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is correct?
• The typical resting pulse rate for adults aged 19 to 60 is about:
• Which observation best indicates an environmental factor affecting elder care?
• Clouding of the lenses of the eyes is called:
• Which indicator is most associated with physical elder abuse?
• What is the primary purpose of reporting near-misses in healthcare?
• What is the term for the stooped, humpback-like posture seen in some older adults?
• Older adults frequently take multiple medications. Which option best reflects this statement?
• What is the goal of medication reconciliation during care transitions?
• Which statement is NOT appropriate to document in the narrative section of the PCR?
• In evidence-based practice, what does PICO stand for?