Name (please print) Date AVERA EDUCATION & STAFFING SOLUTIONS MANDATORY EDUCATION SELF STUDY POST TEST 1) Fire safety in a healthcare facility is the responsibility of all staff. a) true b) false 2) A common cause of fire is spontaneous ignition. a) true b) false 10) Ergonomics is the process of dealing with the disciplines that involve the interaction between the worker and the total working environment. a) true b) false 3) Oxygen is a flammable gas. a) true b) false 11) To ensure patient and resident safety, one tactic to consider using is to communicate with the team members as little as possible to allow more time for direct care. a) true b) false 4) A weather watch is a time of preparedness; during watch time prepare for a weather warning by giving your residents baths. a) true b) false 12) One is at risk for encountering workplace violence if he/she works in an emergency healthcare setting. a) true b) false 5) The goal of the winter storm watch is to allow people to plan accordingly and make provisions to accommodate the weather. a) true b) false 13) A successful workplace violence program includes cooperation between management and front line employees. a) true b) false 6) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a rule that all employers will maintain a safe working place and all workers have the right to know what hazards one may encounter while on the job. a) true b) false 14) A client that has just been admitted to a longterm care facility needs to be informed of his/her rights whenever it is convenient for the staff. a) true b) false 7) A hazardous chemical contains a label with a red diamond with a number 4 inside the red diamond; this tells us there is no fire hazard. a) true b) false 8) Back injuries are the most common work related injuries. a) true b) false 9) Remembering the rules of proper body mechanics will help the worker gain the strength needed to complete a lift by maximizing strength while minimizing injury. a) true b) false 15) PPI about a client must be kept confidential. a) true b) false 16) The use of a restraint must be based on an assessment of the client’s physical and cognitive abilities. a) True b) false 17) Statistics have documented that use of physical restraints has contributed to more resident deaths than they have promoted safety. a) true b) false 18) Injuries of known origin will be reported to the State Department of Health. a) true b) false Name (please print) Date 19) If abuse and/or neglect are suspected you should do nothing as the actions do not physically harm the client. a) true b) false 20) A hearing aid corrects the hearing loss of an individual with impairment. a) true b) false 21) An alphabet is a common tool used to help a blind individual picture where items are in front of him/her. a) true b) false 22) During communication with a client who has suffered a stroke, always supply a word for him/her when difficulties saying or finding a word are noted. a) true b) false 23) A surgical mask should be utilized when caring for an individual with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis. a) true b) false 24) While performing handwashing, the friction process with soap and water should be a minimum of 5 seconds. a) true b) false 25) When using the alcohol based hand gels, it is important to only utilize them when decontamination of the hands is not necessary. a) true b) false 26) The minimal requirements for protection from a bloodborne exposure include universal and standard precautions. a) true b) false 27) Individual state departments of health along with the CDC require that certain illnesses be reported, these illnesses could be summed up as those that can cause an epidemic, are preventable by a vaccine, could threaten the health of a large number of people or are agents of bioterrorism. a) true b) false 28) One is taking a chance at breaching confidentiality when completing a mandatory reporting procedure. a) true b) false 29) Poor nutrition and hydration of the elderly client can affect every functioning aspect of the body. a) true b) false 30) All clients need the same interventions regardless of their age. a) true b) false 31) Failure to follow the standards of the Compliance Program may be grounds for disciplinary action. a) true b) false 32) AESS employees should always refer to the policy and procedure manuals of the facilities that they are working at. a) true b) false I the undersigned, an employee of Avera Education & Staffing Solutions (the “Agency”), do hereby agree to hold all individually identifiable patient health information (“Protected Health Information”) that may be shared, transferred, transmitted, or otherwise obtained by me pursuant to my employment with the Agency, strictly confidential, and provide all reasonable privacy and security protections to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of such information, including, but not limited to the protections afforded by applicable Federal, State and Local laws and/or regulations regarding the security and confidentiality of patient health care information including, but not limited to, any regulations, standards or rules promulgated pursuant to the authority of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). I have reviewed Avera Education & Staffing Solutions’ corporate compliance policy and understand my responsibility in adhering to the policy. I also understand that violation of Avera Education & Staffing Solutions’ corporate compliance policy may be grounds for disciplinary action, including termination of employment. _______________________________________________________ Employee Signature Name (please print) Date AVERA EDUCATION & STAFFING SOLUTIONS MANDATORY EDUCATION SELF STUDY ANSWER SHEET 1. a. true b. false 12. a. true b. false 23. a. true b. false 2. a. true b. false 13. a. true b. false 24. a. true b. false 3. a. true b. false 14. a. true b. false 25. a. true b. false 4. a. true b. false 15. a. true b. false 26. a. true b. false 5. a. true b. false 16. a. true b. false 27. a. true b. false 6. a. true b. false 17. a. true b. false 28. a. true b. false 7. a. true b. false 18. a. true b. false 29. a. true b. false 8. a. true b. false 19. a. true b. false 30. a. true b. false 9. a. true b. false 20. a. true b. false 31. a. true b. false 10. a. true b. false 21. a. true b. false 32. a. true b. false 11. a. true b. false 22. a. true b. false I the undersigned, an employee of Avera Education & Staffing Solutions (the “Agency”), do hereby agree to hold all individually identifiable patient health information (“Protected Health Information”) that may be shared, transferred, transmitted, or otherwise obtained by me pursuant to my employment with the Agency, strictly confidential, and provide all reasonable privacy and security protections to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of such information, including, but not limited to the protections afforded by applicable Federal, State and Local laws and/or regulations regarding the security and confidentiality of patient health care information including, but not limited to, any regulations, standards or rules promulgated pursuant to the authority of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). I have reviewed Avera Education & Staffing Solutions’ corporate compliance policy and understand my responsibility in adhering to the policy. I also understand that violation of Avera Education & Staffing Solutions’ corporate compliance policy may be grounds for disciplinary action, including termination of employment. _______________________________________________________ Employee Signature