NOCTI Health Sciences Fundamentals

Question 1

What does the medical abbreviation 'PRN' mean on a medication order?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

PRN (from Latin 'pro re nata') means a medication should be given only as needed rather than on a fixed schedule.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing according to CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soap, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry

Answer

CDC guidelines require wetting hands first, applying soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, rinsing, and then drying with a clean towel.

Question 3

What is the normal resting adult heart rate range in beats per minute?

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

A normal adult resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute; rates outside this range may indicate a medical condition.

Question 4

In healthcare, what does HIPAA primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Patients' protected health information (PHI)

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards to protect patients' individually identifiable health information from unauthorized disclosure.

Question 5

What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

To treat every patient's blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of diagnosis

Answer

Standard Precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious to protect both healthcare workers and patients from transmission.

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NOCTI Health Sciences Fundamentals