Practice Questions

Choose the most professional and clear sentence for an incident report.

A. The patient totally freaked out and fell off the bed.
B. The patient became very agitated and then he fell.
C. The patient attempted to climb over the bed rails, became entangled, and fell to the floor.
D. The patient fell out of his bed when he was trying to get up by himself.
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The root word “hepat-” as in “hepatitis” refers to the:

A. heart
B. kidney
C. liver
D. lung
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The prefix “dys-” in “dysphagia” means:

A. good or normal
B. painful or difficult
C. fast
D. slow
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Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation for a direct quote in a nurse’s note?

A. The patient said that he felt "much better."
B. The patient stated, "I feel much better today".
C. The patient stated "I feel much better today."
D. The patient stated, "I feel much better today."
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A “nosocomial” infection is one that is acquired:

A. at home
B. in a hospital or healthcare setting
C. from an animal
D. through genetic transmission
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“All staff must attend the training, ______ for the night shift crew.”

A. except
B. accept
C. expect
D. access
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The difference between “adverse” and “averse” is:

A. "Adverse" means harmful, while "averse" means having a strong dislike or opposition.
B. "Adverse" means to oppose, while "averse" means a type of poetry.
C. They are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.
D. "Adverse" relates to weather, while "averse" relates to personality.
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Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

A. The nurse, who was highly experienced, calmed the anxious patient.
B. The patient was referred to a specialist with a rare condition.
C. In the morning, the doctor will make his rounds.
D. Speaking softly, the nurse explained the procedure.
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