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POST-TEST NCHSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
Chewed food mixed with saliva is a A. Bolus B. Chyme C. Hydrochloric acid D. Chyle - ANSWER>>>a. Which body cavity is superior to the thoracic cavity? A. Abdominal B. Dorsal C. Pelvic D. Cranial - ANSWER>>>d. A midsagittal plane cuts the body into A. Right and left halves B. Top and bottom C. Front and back D. Trunk and extremities - ANSWER>>>a. Cardiac muscle allows for A. Peristalsis B. Voluntary movement C. Contractions of the heart D. Circumduction - ANSWER>>>c. The pectoralis major muscle is found in the A. Back B. Foot C. Chest D. Lower arm - ANSWER>>>c.
The common cold is caused by A. Bacteria B. Rickettsiae C. Fungus D. Virus - ANSWER>>>d. If you restrain someone against their will, you could be charged with A. Abuse B. Defamation C. False imprisonment D. Negligence - ANSWER>>>c. Where does blood go after it leaves the right atrium B. Right ventricle B. Pulmonary artery C. Pulmonary vein D. Left ventricle - ANSWER>>>a. A blood sample from someone who has a lack of dietary iron would most likely show a decrease in A. Platelets B. Leukocytes C. Thrombocytes D. Erythrocytes - ANSWER>>>d. What disorder of the skeletal system would be considered traumatic A. Arthritis B. Dislocation C. Gout
A. 5 ft 3 in B. 5 ft 9 in C. 6 ft D. 6 ft 3 in - ANSWER>>>b. A physician tells her patient to take 30 ml of maalox every 8 hrs. How many tbsp of maalox would he take in 24 hrs? (1 tbsp= 15 ml) A. 2 tbsp B. 4 tbsp C. 6 tbsp D. 8 tbsp - ANSWER>>>c. Who would burn the most calories? Walking= 225 per 30 min Running= 290 per 30 min Zumba= 240 per 30 min Golf= 160 per 30 min A. Bernie who does 30 min of zumba B. Lori who plays golf for 2 hours C. Carlie who runs 2 miles at 12 min per mile D. Betty who walks a 10k in 90 min - ANSWER>>>d. A physician leaves his house at 0700, drives 30 minutes to the hospital, makes his rounds for 1 hr, and then drives 25 min to the office. When should his first patient be A. 0800 B. 0830 C. 0900 D. 0930 - ANSWER>>>c. Which of the following is an ex of nonverbal communication? A. Saying I'm not worries with a shaky voice while staring wide eyed at a needle
B. Asking a client if he likes his job and if he believes his job stress contributes to his health problems C. Discussing a patients medical treatment over the phone D. Arguing with another health care worker - ANSWER>>>a. When communicating with someone who is blind, the health care worker should A. Only ask? That require short responses B. Face them when speaking and assure the room is well lit C. Write messages if necessary D. Describe the surroundings and events as they occur - ANSWER>>>d. An example of objective info that a paramedic would use to evaluate a trauma victim is A. A deformed extremity B. Complaints of pain C. Dizziness D. A headache - ANSWER>>>a. In the active listening model, who provides the initial message A. Sender B. Protagonist C. Antagonist D. Receiver - ANSWER>>>a. A customer tells her pharmacist, " I have some concerns about this pharmacy. " An active listening response would be to A. Ask the customer to put it in writing B. Try and see the customers point of view C. Remain behind the counter and talk down to them D. Aggressively apologize and reassure them that you want their business - ANSWER>>>b. What is the medical root word for bladder
B. No, you may not C. Yes, but only with a physical therapist D. No, but you may sit in a wheelchair and have someone push you in the hallway - ANSWER>>>a. What medical professional would measure a patients FBS, Hgb, and Hct A. Respiratory therapist B. Occupational therapist C. Medical laboratory tech D. Emergency medical tech - ANSWER>>>c. What is the correct way to document when a patient complains about her doctors failure to listen to her A. Mrs. Taylor states," My doctor is in a hurry and doesn't ANSWER my questions." B. Patient is angry with the patient service provided by Dr. Smith C. Patient is not Happy this morning and has some questions about her medical care D. Mrs. Taylor is having a good day with no complaints of pain or nausea - ANSWER>>>a. What nonprofit organization focuses on the dignity, comfort, and care of people in the last year of their lives A. VA B. March of dimes C. Hospice D. Sunset long term Care facility - ANSWER>>>c. Older adults are living longer and are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases. This leads to a dramatic increase in the number of A. Funeral homes
B. Health providers C. Emergency rooms D. Outpatient surgical centers - ANSWER>>>b. The cavity for the eyes is the A. Buccal B. Thoracic C. Optical D. Orbital - ANSWER>>>d. This plane divides the body into right and left sides A. Transverse B. Midsagittal C. Frontal D. Dorsal - ANSWER>>>b. What is the largest funding for the medical care for Americans with low income A. Tricare B. Hospice C. Medicare D. Medicaid - ANSWER>>>d. If a healthcare worker tries to imagine how she would feel if like her patient she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the worker is demonstrating A. Discretion B. Empathy C. Competence D. Tact - ANSWER>>>b. In most settings, what should all health care workers wear on the job
C. Oregon Technical College D. Georgia State College - ANSWER>>>d. Rickettsiae are treated with A. Antibiotics B. Antifungals C. Antivirals D. Antimalarials - ANSWER>>>a. What medical specialist cares for someone with otitis media, nasal polyps, or chronic laryngitis A. Pathologist B. Otolaryngologist C. Oncologist D. Endocrinologist - ANSWER>>>b. An infection that occurs when body defenses are weak is A. Endogenous B. Exogenous C. Nosocomial D. Opportunistic - ANSWER>>>d. If a muscle has the ability to be stretched it is said to have A. Elasticity B. Extensibility C. Contractibility D. Excitability - ANSWER>>>b. Bones of the skull, spine, and chest make up the _____ skeleton A. Axial B. Appendicular C. Endosteum D. Periosteum - ANSWER>>>a.
Gerontology is the study of A. Genes B. Elderly C. Germs D. Children - ANSWER>>>b. Which agency provides care for the terminally ill A. Hospitals B. Home health C. Hospice D. HMOs - ANSWER>>>c. The agency that provides total health care directed toward preventative health care is A. Hospice B. Home health C. Health maintenance organizations D. Rehabilitation - ANSWER>>>c. What is the amount that must be paid by a patient for medical services before the insurance provider will begin to pay A. Premium B. Deductible C. Copay D. HMO - ANSWER>>>b. A home care aide ties a confused patient to the bed to keep her from her getting up. The aide could be guilty of A. Battery B. Malpractice C. Defamation D. Invasion of privacy - ANSWER>>>a.
A woman with a rare lung disorder is transferred to a teaching hospital. On the first day, her new doctor walks in with six medical students and asks if each student can listen to her lungs. The patient A. Is obligated to allow all the medical students to listen to her lungs since she is in a teaching hospital B. Should allow only the students to listen to her lungs if they sign a consent form C. Has the right to refuse to be examined by medical students D. Must allow the exam by the medical students but then can sue for invasion of privacy - ANSWER>>>c. A woman is walking in the park when she collapses and has a seizure. A passerby provides first aid by protecting the women's head and keeping her airway open until the seizure stops. What are the legal implications? A. The woman would give informed consent after regaining consciousness B. Consent was implied C.the passerby committed an act of assault D. The passerby committed and act of battery - ANSWER>>>b. A male nurse feels uncomfortable around a nursing supervisor who frequently makes remarks about his strength and masculinity, despite his asking her not to. One day she referred him as macho man in front of a patient. The male nurse should A. Accept the remarks as a compliment B. Report the supervisor to the ACLU C. Report it to the director of nursing or hospital admin D. Take no action since the nurses actions don't violate any laws - ANSWER>>>c.
What behavior by Jennifer, a nursing assistant, would be considered unethical A. Eating food off a patients tray B. Reporting to the charge nurse the patients use of profanity C. Asking a patient not to call her baby D. Calling in sick because she has a cold - ANSWER>>>a. What are ethical standards based on A. Local and state laws B. Culture C. Moral principles D. Company policies - ANSWER>>>c. A PT asks the med nurse if one of her patients Mrs. Jones has been taking pain meds because Mrs. Jones told the therapist the nurses won't give her anything for pain. If the nurse ANSWERs the therapists question, it would be A. A violation of patient confidentiality B. An ethical violation C. An invasion of privacy D. Ethical because both team members are involved in the patients care - ANSWER>>>d. Which of the following actions violates patient confidentiality A. Complaining about the patients attitude to a coworker B. Sharing info about a patient on Facebook C. Refusing to care for the patient because he hasn't paid his medical bills D. Sharing the patients lab results with the consulting physician - ANSWER>>>b.
D. Come back in 10 minutes to assist the patient with her bath - ANSWER>>>d. A patient is in the hospital for a hernia repair, and ends up developing an infection in the hospital. What term describes this infection? A. Nosocomial B. Sterile C. Staph D. Antibiotic resistant - ANSWER>>>a. An antifungal cream can be effective in treating A. Rocky mountain spotted fever B. Warts C. Burns D. A yeast infection - ANSWER>>>d. What statement about bacteria is true A. They are plantlike organisms B. They are visible only with an electron microscope C. Some are harmful, some are helpful D. They only reproduce inside living cells - ANSWER>>>c. What does an aerobic pathogen need to survive A. Oxygen B. Sugar C. Absence of sunlight D. A host - ANSWER>>>a. You are to clean the dentures of a patient with pneumonia. What PPE should you wear? A. Gloves only B. Gloves and mask C. Gloves and gown
D. Gloves, gown, and mask - ANSWER>>>a. A sharps container is used in a healthcare setting for the disposal of A. Contaminated dressings B. Safety syringes C. Biopsy specimens D. Medications - ANSWER>>>b. An autoclave is used to sterilize equipment using A. Dry heat B. Boiling water C. Steam under pressure D. Chemicals at high temps - ANSWER>>>c. Before operating on a patient and putting on sterile gloves, what type of hand washing does the surgeon use A. Cool water B. Alcohol based handrub C. Regular D. Antiseptic - ANSWER>>>d. What must a healthcare worker do before and after every patient contact, handling specimens, and eating or drinking A. Put on gloves B. Wash hands C. Brush teeth D. Document his/her actions - ANSWER>>>b. An elderly client who weighs 200 lbs. Sat on a mat at a fitness center and can't get up. What should the trainer do?
B. Allow on RNs to care for the patients using the bed C. Avoid using it until more are obtained D. Use the bed and allow staff to figure how to use it - ANSWER>>>a. What symbol represents a biological substance that could be harmful to humans? A. Caution B. Radioactive C. Biohazard D. Wet floor - ANSWER>>>c. A child drinks a small amount of cleaning product. What document would describe the first aid treatment for someone who drinks this specific product A. The PDR B. MSDS C. The EPAs website D. The patient care plan - ANSWER>>>b. If a small fire starts in a metal trash can at a PT clinic, the therapist should immediately A. Determine the type of fire and use the proper extinguisher B. Call 911 C. Carry the can outside of the building D. Pull the fire alarm - ANSWER>>>a. A home health aide walks into a home and smells smoke. What is the first thing she should do A. Look up the phone number and call the fire department B. Search the house to find what is causing the smoke
C. Remove the patient from immediate danger D. Call the nursing supervisor - ANSWER>>>c. Mentors are important to future healthcare professionals in building positive team relationships and inspiring a vision for the future. What other valuable service does a mentor typically provide A. Skill training and practice B. A social outlet for relaxing and having fun without being judged C. Introductions to people in the field and info about job openings D. Evaluation of work performance - ANSWER>>>c. Erika works with a nonprofit health organization and has her own ideas about plans for a future conference. As a good team member, what must she do at the next planning meeting A. Communicate her ideas with the leaders before the meeting B. Request to be excused for planning since she sees things differently C. Listen carefully to the ideas of others and be willing to compromise D. Be friendly and cooperative but refuse to back down - ANSWER>>>c. Betty is the new chief pharmacist at a local pharmacy. What can she do to create positive relationships between herself and employees A. Listen to their ideas and keep them well informed of policies B. Have a daily team meeting and remind employees of her expectations C. Organize monthly social gatherings for employees D. Ask employees about personal issues that other employees may be having - ANSWER>>>a.
