ORELA Health Practice Exam

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• Which practice is essential to sterile technique?
• In epidemiology, what measure describes the risk of disease in a population over a specified period?
• In which body system do white blood cells function?
• What is the term for a drug that binds to a receptor and activates it?
• Which approach best supports balancing personal, family time, school, work, and other obligations?
• Which statement best describes the initial focus of a problem-solving approach to resolving a disagreement?
• A great majority of American adults are lacking in which area?
• What is the primary purpose of standardized checklists in patient safety?
• Which patient group is particularly at risk for medication errors due to polypharmacy?
• What is the basic method of CPR for an adult on a layperson scene?
• Which statement best describes professional boundaries in healthcare?
• What is projected to increase death most in African countries?
• The Health Belief Model includes which components?
• Which PPE is indicated for protection against body fluid exposure?
• During abdominal thrusts for a choking adult, what is the recommended action if the person becomes unresponsive?
• Older adolescents' career planning is guided by which factors?
• What is the recommended policy for sharing patient information to maintain confidentiality?
• Which statement correctly relates to thirst mechanism in dehydration?
• Osteoarthritis is characterized by which of the following?
• Which function best describes the left ventricle's role in circulation?
• What is the START triage system used for?
• What is the normal range for adult resting blood pressure?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between antigens and antibodies?
• Which statement best distinguishes a side effect from an adverse drug reaction?
• Who may provide consent when a patient cannot?
• Which example illustrates quantitative data?
• What does systolic blood pressure measure?
• Which practice is most commonly used to conclude structured peer mediation sessions after resolution?
• What is the basic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
• Which statement describes the purpose of defining the scope of practice?
• In which situation is confidentiality breached?
• Which two conditions must be present for valid informed consent?
• Endurance gains from consistent fitness training are mainly due to which physiological change?
• According to the CDC, most unintentional nonfatal poisonings of children occur due to ingestion of which item?
• Which statement best describes the core requirements of accurate medical documentation?
• What is an AED and when should it be used?
• What is the function of the cardiac conduction system?
• What is clinical governance?
• In pharmacokinetics, bioavailability describes what?
• Which option correctly identifies the proper technique for measuring blood pressure?
• Which statement best reflects the five stages of change?
• Which components are part of the cardiac conduction system?
• What effect does a gradual reduction of training intensity have during a workout program?
• To document the agreed resolution after a peer mediation session, which outcome is typically produced?
• What does confidentiality mean in healthcare?
• Which statement best defines VO2 max?
• What does the principle of nonmaleficence require?
• According to the CDC, which guideline is valid for writing clear, relevant health education materials appealing to diverse audiences?
• What is the purpose of an Electronic Health Record in patient care?
• What is a characteristic of educator communication with parents that is effective in engaging them strongly in their schools?
• What is the role of a healthcare quality officer?
• What is a key strategy to prevent needlestick injuries?
• During puberty, children attain around what percent of their height growth?
• Why is cultural competence important in healthcare?
• Which approach improves patient safety through communication?
• What information is included on the CDC's Coordinated School Health Publications and Resources Page?
• Which organization's website hosts the Coordinated School Health Publications and Resources Page?
• What is the difference between standard precautions and transmission-based precautions?
• What does Standard Precautions require in infection control?
• Which outcome is aligned with involving secondary students in school-based conflict resolution projects?
• What is patient-centered care?
• Which abdominal exercise best promotes posture and pelvic alignment while minimizing spinal compression?
• In medical documentation, what does the SOAP acronym stand for?
• Among emotional intelligence skills, which is most informed by the others?
• Differentiate between sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization.
• Which item is not considered part of social determinants of health?
• FERPA supersedes the HIPAA Privacy Rule when school health records fit FERPA's definition of 'education records' or 'treatment records'.
• Which sensation is triggered when the body's electrolyte balance is disrupted and osmotic pressure increases?
• Which statement best captures the essence of beneficence in clinical ethics?
• What is evidence-based practice?
• What is the most accurate definition of a conflict?
• Which mechanism contributes most to endurance gains from regular fitness training?
• What is the correct formula for calculating a medication dosage when given concentration and desired dose?
• Which of the following steps is correct when correcting an error in a medical record?
• Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to all tissues of the body?
• When should you use gloves, mask, gown, or eye protection?
• What does the term malpractice mean in healthcare?
• Industry projections are that how many people worldwide will use healthcare apps on smartphones?
• Which groups are the focus of mandated reporting?
• What is an antigen and an antibody?
• Which act is designed to prevent discrimination and ensure access for people with disabilities?
• Which of the following is a typical outcome of well-structured conflict resolution programs for secondary students?
• What should be done when a patient lacks decision-making capacity?
• Who was first to discover evidence of microorganisms?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common route of medication administration in the material?
• Which factors contribute to health disparities as described by social determinants of health?
• Which option best describes how structured peer mediation sessions are commonly concluded after dispute resolution?
• Which action would violate minimum necessary?
• Which ethical principle emphasizes respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions?
• In medical terminology, what does hypertension mean?
• Which elements must be communicated to the patient before obtaining informed consent?
• In cross-curricular health education, health educators serve as liaisons among which groups?
• What is the recommended needle angle for an intramuscular injection?
• From birth to age three, approximately what percent of birth height do children reach by that age?
• When health educators integrate health education across the curriculum, they function as liaisons among which groups?
• What does 'minimum necessary' mean in privacy regulations?
• How is patient satisfaction typically measured in healthcare?
• In the context of sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization, which option correctly describes sterilization relative to the others?
• In Hobfoll's theory, initial loss of resources can lead to future resource losses. True or False?
• Which factor would most worsen symptoms in children with sickle cell anemia?
• What is the process of evaluating and improving the safety and quality of healthcare services called?
• Which statement about ICD-10 and CPT coding is true?
• Which term describes the ongoing effort to improve safety and quality in healthcare organizations?
• Older adolescents' occupational development typically involves what cognitive task?
• What food is classified in two USDA food groups?
• In mass casualty triage, what is the priority criterion for treatment?
• What is the legal duty of care in healthcare?
• Who is primarily responsible for accurate coding and billing of medical services in a hospital?
• Audit trails in electronic health records serve what purpose?
• VO2 max is best defined as which statement?
• Which term describes acting to protect and promote a patient’s rights and best interests?
• What is the study of how disease is distributed in populations and the factors that influence distribution?
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• According to Piaget, when do children first achieve mental operations?
• Professional meetings and conferences exclude which group?
• Which diseases are targeted by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
• In nonverbal communication, which aspect is most often inferred from how individuals use personal space?
• What is shared decision-making in healthcare?
• Medication reconciliation is defined as
• What is the proper doffing sequence for PPE to minimize contamination?
• Osteoarthritis is characterized by which of the following?
• Which food item is listed as belonging to two USDA food groups?
• What is the basic life support sequence for adults (ABCs) in emergency care?
• What is considered a normal adult systolic blood pressure range?
• What is an accurate method for measuring blood pressure?
• In START triage, which category indicates a patient requiring immediate attention?
• What is the ethical concept of autonomy in patient care?
• Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resources Theory describes motivation to what?
• Define autonomy in medical ethics.
• What is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
• Which is a key strategy for reducing patient falls in healthcare facilities?
• What fraction of fatal auto crashes involve alcohol intoxication?
• In the stages of change model, which stage comes after contemplation?
• Herd immunity is achieved primarily through vaccination. Which statement best describes its benefit?
• Which statement reflects the principle of beneficence in ethics?
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal concepts: which describes social interactions vs internal processes?
• General guideline for managing hypertension in adults?
• What is medication reconciliation?
• What is a common quality metric used to assess hospital performance after discharge?
• From birth to age three, children typically reach what percent of their previous height?
• Which ethical principle supports a patient’s right to make their own health care decisions?
• Informed consent requires two elements: decision-making capacity and what else?
• Which example best illustrates appropriate use of patient information under confidentiality?
• Which statement about consent forms is accurate?
• Which federal law protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information?
• Define bradycardia and tachycardia.
• What is the purpose of informed consent in clinical research?
• What is the main purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in healthcare?
• Which historical figure is credited with discovering evidence of microorganisms in the material provided?
• Compared to television, which medium reaches more people overall?
• Which of the following is a common portal of entry for infectious agents?
• In the World Health Organization/ World Health Surveys, what kind of data is collected on an individual level?
• What is CPT coding used for in healthcare?
• What is an inactivated vaccine?
• FERPA stands for which act?
• What is the primary purpose of involving secondary students in school-based conflict resolution projects?
• What is the difference between type 1 and 2 diabetes?
• Which is a common step in intramuscular injection technique?
• How do acute care and long-term care settings differ?
• Where should used needles and sharp objects be disposed of after use?
• In pharmacokinetics, what term describes the fraction of a drug that reaches systemic circulation and is available to have an effect?
• Name the correct donning order and doffing order for PPE to minimize contamination.
• Which statement best distinguishes qualitative and quantitative data in healthcare research?
• Which statement correctly describes sanitization?
• In interpersonal conversations, which main goals entail both the highest cognitive challenge and the highest quality of interaction?
• If a patient has a valid DNR order, which action is not expected to be performed?
• Which right is ensured by informed consent?
• Which function is performed by the kidneys to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?
• In pharmacology, what term refers to the highest dose at which there is acceptable safety before unacceptable toxicity occurs?
• What is the purpose of a consent form in research?
• Erikson's theory focuses MOST on a person's relationship with which aspect?
• Which statement best describes Type 2 diabetes according to the material?
• Which example illustrates qualitative data?
• Engaging in which type of wellness behavior is commonly associated with quicker recovery from illness and improved mental health?
• Which sequence correctly represents the ABCs of basic life support for adults?
• What is health literacy and why is it important?
• Which set of terms represents the five stages of the stages of change model?
• Which statement best reflects the relationship between FERPA and HIPAA in school health records?
• Which statement best describes a primary educational goal for secondary students in conflict resolution education?
• Which statement best describes ICD-10 coding in healthcare?
• Which law protects the privacy of health information?
• Who provides access to the AMA's databases?
• Target blood pressure value?
• Which pair of privacy-related laws are mentioned as protecting privacy in health and education respectively?
• Piaget focuses on which domain of development?
• Which ethical principle allows patients to accept or decline treatment?
• What is a core principle of accurate medical documentation?
• Which statement best describes antibodies?
• What is another name for the stages of change model?
• What guideline is most important for parents when establishing behavioral expectations with adolescent children?
• Which set of terms describe the Health Belief Model as presented?
• What does a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order signify?
• Which term describes the ethical principle related to fairness in distributing healthcare resources?
• How should electronic health records be protected to ensure privacy and security?
• In school-based conflict resolution, which goal is emphasized for secondary students?
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• Which statement is true about the scope of a DNR order?
• Which training approach helps prevent dizziness from pooling of blood in the legs?
• In the context of Electronic Health Records, securely sharing patient information supports which outcome?
• Which description best defines closed-loop communication in healthcare?
• How long should you wash hands with soap and water for effective hand hygiene?
• In dose-ranging pharmacology studies, which term defines the highest dose with acceptable safety before toxicity occurs?
• Which step is most characteristic of a problem-solving approach to resolving a disagreement?
• What is sterile technique?
• White blood cells primarily function in which body system?
• The Public Health Model is associated with which concept?
• How should fever be interpreted in a clinical assessment?
• In children with sickle cell anemia, which condition most commonly exacerbates disease?
• Define scope of practice and explain its importance for health professionals.
• Which of the following is a common source of unintentional poisonings in children?
• Industry projections also state what proportion of smartphone and tablet users will have downloaded mobile health apps by 2018?
• What is the primary purpose of informed consent in patient care?
• What do you call a blood pressure reading of 150/95 mmHg?
• Which formula correctly calculates the volume needed when given the desired dose and the concentration?
• Vaccines and herd immunity. Which statement is true?
• What is mandated reporting in healthcare and who must be reported?
• What does the medical term "anuria" mean?
• Which source produces the most CO2 emissions in the US?
• Which improvement model follows Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles?
• What is an additive drug interaction?
• What fraction of fatal auto crashes involve alcohol intoxication?
• Which practice supports effective time management for balancing multiple life roles?
• Which dosing consideration is essential when treating a pediatric patient?
• What rights does a patient have regarding access to their medical records?
• Which practice is identified as most effective for maintaining balance among personal, family, school, and work obligations?
• What is the purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
• Are student health and immunization records protected under FERPA?
• What is the teach-back method used for?
• What factor is most often cited as influencing a teen's decision to use smokeless tobacco?
• What is the recommended first aid response for a choking adult who cannot cough or speak?
• What is the best way to monitoring progress and keep accountability for a goal?
• What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
• What is biomedical ethics?
• What is the primary purpose of patient confidentiality in healthcare?
• What does health literacy refer to?
• Which is commonly cited as an additional right beyond the original five rights of medication administration?
• According to current research, what can help glucose control?
• What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for adults during CPR?