FREE NCHSE Clinical & Technical Skills & Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a proper method for measuring a patient's pulse?

Accepted Answer

Using the index and middle fingers on the wrist

Answer

Using the thumb on the neck.

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Using the back of the hand on the forehead.

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Using only the pinky finger on the wrist.

Question 2

Which tool is used to listen to internal body sounds such as the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Stethoscope

Answer

Thermometer

Answer

Sphygmomanometer

Answer

Otoscope

Question 3

What is the first step in performing any clinical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands

Answer

Explain the procedure to the patient.

Answer

Gather necessary equipment.

Answer

Put on gloves.

Question 4

How should you position a patient for a blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

Seated with arm supported at heart level

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Standing up with the arm hanging down.

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Lying flat with arms across the chest.

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Kneeling with arms elevated.

Question 5

What does a sphygmomanometer measure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

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Blood glucose level

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Body temperature

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Respiratory rate

Question 6

What is an example of a clinical skill used for diagnostic purposes?

Accepted Answer

Blood drawing

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Ambulation assistance

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Administering medications

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Feeding a patient

Question 7

Which of the following best describes aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a sterile field

Answer

Using dirty gloves.

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Not washing hands between patients.

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Reusing syringes.

Question 8

Why is accurate documentation important in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accurate care and legal protection

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To avoid talking to patients.

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To keep records for billing only.

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To fill out forms quickly.

Question 9

Which of the following skills is necessary when assisting in wound care?

Accepted Answer

Following sterile dressing procedures

Answer

Using bare hands to touch wounds.

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Applying dressings without cleaning the wound.

Answer

Using expired antiseptics.