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Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital

Nursing Attendant I
Technical Examination 2018 (SET - B)

Name: Date: Score:

Test I: Encircle the correct answer of the following questions.

1. This method is the most practical and inexpensive method for sterilization.
a.) Radiation
b.) Boiling water
c.) Chemical

2. A color code for waste bins for infectious / pathologic waste.

a.) Yellow
b.) Black
c.) Green

3. A method by which contamination with microorganisms are prevented.

a.) Disinfection
b.) Sterilization
c.) Aseptic technique

4. The following are true in cleaning of bedpans and urinals, except for;
a.) Rinse well under running water.
b.) Soak all urinals and bedpans in a pail with 70% isopropyl alcohol and detergent solution for at least 10
minutes every after use.
c.) Remove stains with the use of abrasive cleaners or muriatic acid.

5. The following are true in taking care of suction machines, except for;
a.) Clean with detergent solution.
b.) Disconnect all tubing from the equipment.
c.) Discard suction materials at lavatory.

6. A color code for waste bins for non biodegradable wastes.

a.) Green
b.) Black
c.) Yellow

7. Which of the following is the color code for the waste bins for biodegradable waste?
a.) Green
b.) Black
c.) Orange

8. Which of the following is true in aftercare policies?

a.) All instruments must be soaked in 10% hypochlorite solution for 10 mins before washing under running
water.
b.) Instruments, supplies such as cotton, sponges, gowns, lap packs are sterilized using radiation.
c.) Sterilization is done every 3 months through autoclaving after thorough terminal cleaning.

9. A method that removes all organic matters and other residue.

a.) Disinfection
b.) Sterilization
c.) Cleaning

10. It is the single most important procedure for preventing nosocomial infections.
a.) Hand disinfection using 70% alcohol
b.) Handwashing
c.) Hand drying
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Test II: Match each statement with the proper term. Write the correct answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B

___ 1. Form of medical waste composed of used sharps A. Garbage can with black plastic bag
or objects that are used to puncture or lacerate the skin.
B. Post Mortem Care
____2.Garbage can for disposal of used papers,
cartoons, left over foods or biodegradable wastes C. Antiseptic

___3. Used to kill bacteria; applied to skin and D. Sharp Waste

wound. Ex: Povidone Iodine
E. Garbage can with yellow plastic bag
___4. A procedure of cleaning external genitalia,
perineum and anal area. F. Cardiac Rate

___5. Garbage can for disposal of used cottons, G. Body Temperature

napkins, tissues, gauze and etc.
H. Garbage can with green plastic bag
___6. Used to kill bacteria but not spores, virus, and
fungi. Ex: 70 %Isopropyl alcohol I. Disinfectant

____7. Special care of the body immediately after death. J. Perineal care

___8. Measurement of heart rate or number of times

the heart beats per minute.

___9. Body’s ability to generate and get rid of heat.

___10. Garbage can for disposal of plastic wrappers, cans or non biodegradable wastes.

Test III: On the TPR sheet provided, please plot the following vital signs: (5 points)

Maria Bondoc, 38 years old, was admitted at DJRMH last January 25, 2018, 9:00 AM with an admitting
diagnosis of Acute Tonsillopharynitis. Upon admission, her vital signs revealed the following: Temperature -
39.9ºc, Pulse Rate -95 bpm, Respiratory Rate - 23cpm. Her attending physician, Dr. Mandin, ordered a TPR
monitoring every 4 hours. The next day, January 26, 2018 at 3:39 PM, she was discharged as improved.

RESPIRATORY
DATE and TIME TEMPERATURE PULSE RATE
RATE
Jan. 25,2018
12:00 noon 40.1 ºc 100 bpm 24 cpm
4:00 PM 39.6 ºc 90 bpm 22 cpm
8:00 PM 40.3 ºc 97 bpm 25 cpm
Jan. 26, 2018
12:00 AM 38.3 ºc 90 bpm 19 cpm
4:00 AM 37.0 ºc 86 bpm 20 cpm
8:00 AM 37.3 ºc 80bpm 18 cpm
12:00 NOON 36.0 ºc 80bpm 19 cpm

Note: Please use BLACK Ink to indicate time in A.M. (Morning/Dawn), RED ink to indicate P.M. (afternoon or
night). Use BLUE or BLACK Ink in plotting the Temperature and Respiratory Rate and RED Ink for the Pulse
Rate.

Good Luck!!!