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EMSP 1160 Clinical Readiness Test Questions And Complete Answers., Exams of Nursing

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EMSP 1160 Clinical Readiness Test Questions And Complete Answers.

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EMSP 1160 Clinical Readiness Test Questions
And Complete Answers
What does it mean to be "on time" to a clinical? - answer • "On time" is 10 minutes prior to
the start of the shift (not 15, not 20, TEN)
• "On time" also means completely ready to start clinical, including being fully dressed (i.e.
shirt tales tucked)
At what point could a student be sent home from a clinical site for arriving late? - answer •
EMS Clinicals: at the scheduled start time or later
• Non-EMS Clinicals: More than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time
What is the policy regarding hair color, facial hair, artificial fingernails, tattoos, wearing of
jewelry and piercings? - answer • Hair color must be naturally found in humans
• Facial hair may only be neatly trimmed/short mustache and goatee
• Artificial fingernails, nail jewelry, and nail polish are not permitted
• Tattoos must be covered at all times
• Only one discreet earring may be worn in each lobe, no other facial jewelry, tongue
piercings must be clear or removed, don't wear anything that may tear gloves or dangle,
or anything you really like
Be able to describe basic hygiene expectations. - answer • Clean hair and person
• Deodorant is a must
• No perfume, cologne, or aftershave
• No strong food smells (garlic, curry, etc.)
• Students will NOT smell like cigarette smoke
• Neatly trimmed/short mustache and goatee ONLY
Know the 4 steps of Progressive Discipline. - answer 1. Conference: Written conference
report
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EMSP 1160 Clinical Readiness Test Questions

And Complete Answers

What does it mean to be "on time" to a clinical? - answer • "On time" is 10 minutes prior to the start of the shift (not 15, not 20, TEN)

  • "On time" also means completely ready to start clinical, including being fully dressed (i.e. shirt tales tucked) At what point could a student be sent home from a clinical site for arriving late? - answer • EMS Clinicals: at the scheduled start time or later
  • Non-EMS Clinicals: More than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time What is the policy regarding hair color, facial hair, artificial fingernails, tattoos, wearing of jewelry and piercings? - answer • Hair color must be naturally found in humans
  • Facial hair may only be neatly trimmed/short mustache and goatee
  • Artificial fingernails, nail jewelry, and nail polish are not permitted
  • Tattoos must be covered at all times
  • Only one discreet earring may be worn in each lobe, no other facial jewelry, tongue piercings must be clear or removed, don't wear anything that may tear gloves or dangle, or anything you really like Be able to describe basic hygiene expectations. - answer • Clean hair and person
  • Deodorant is a must
  • No perfume, cologne, or aftershave
  • No strong food smells (garlic, curry, etc.)
  • Students will NOT smell like cigarette smoke
  • Neatly trimmed/short mustache and goatee ONLY Know the 4 steps of Progressive Discipline. - answer 1. Conference: Written conference report
  1. Probation: If student doesn't abide by Conference, period where student must improve or be withdrawn
  2. Course Withdrawal: If student violates probation, will be withdrawn
  3. Automatic Withdrawal: For offences serious enough, student may be immediately withdrawn, bypassing all steps Be able to list the types of things that would cause a student to be placed on probation. - answer • Unsatisfactory clinical performance
  • Unsatisfactory clinical attendance and punctuality
  • Inability to maintain physical and mental health necessary to function in the program
  • Unethical, unprofessional behavior, and/or unsafe clinical practice
  • Refusal to participate with a procedure
  • Unsafe or unprofessional clinical practice that compromises patient or staff safety
  • Behavior which compromises clinical affiliations
  • Failure to comply with all terms outlined in the conference report Under what circumstances would a student receive an unexcused absence? - answer • Student not being prepared emotionally and/or physically, or other reasons relating to lack of professionalism
  • Late arrival
  • Unexcused or Improperly scheduled/cancelled and or late arrival at clinicals
  • Failure to have the correct paperwork when arriving at a clinical
  • Failure to bring clinical evaluation form to clinical
  • Arriving at clinical with incomplete or inappropriate uniform or affect What constitutes scholastic/ academic dishonesty? What happens? - answer • Falsification of clinical documentation or data entry
  • Submitting coursework that is NOT the result of their own thought, research, or self- expression

During what hours is it appropriate to call the Clinical Coordinator to deal with an urgent clinical issue? - answer Between the hours of 5:30am and 10:00pm UNLESS you are still at clinical for some reason and something happens If you have to leave a message regarding a clinical issue, what information must be provided? - answer Your name, class (i.e. EMT), call back number, and a brief description of the issue What is the procedure to follow if you are injured during a clinical rotation? - answer Call the Clinical Line immediately AFTER getting treatment What is the co-pay amount the student is responsible for when using ACC Accident Insurance? - answer $ Know what types of situations would constitute an urgent clinical issue and require immediate notification of the Clinical Coordinator. - answer • Cancelling an ATCEMS Communication or EMS clinical because of illness

  • Arriving late for a clinical and being sent home
  • Being sent home from a clinical for any other reason
  • Arrive at clinical site and forgot clinical paperwork
  • Arriving at clinical site and preceptor is not there
  • Student is ill or injured during a clinical, or having to leave the clinical early
  • EMS Preceptor becomes ill or injured during a clinical, or having to leave the clinical early
  • You are asked to provide a verbal or written incident report for something that happened during your clinical What is the process if the student is asked to write an official report or be interviewed

about an incident occurring during a clinical rotation? - answer The student shall inform the clinical representative that the student is required to contact the EMS EMSP Clinical Line and speak with the on-call faculty/staff before providing any statement. What is the policy regarding a student handling valuables belonging to a patient? - answer DO NOT handle any personal items belonging to patient(s), (i.e., rings, wallets, watches, etc). What is the policy regarding meal breaks during clinical rotations? - answer • EMS Rotations: Bring food to eat between calls or money to purchase food if preceptors decide to get food out

  • Non-EMS Rotations: 1/2 hour lunch break mid-shift, bring food/money From the Lecture section, know the steps and policies that you need to follow to "protect yourself and the patient". - answer • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Wash hands before and after each patient.
  • Clean your stethoscopes after each patient.
  • Clinical sites are not secure, so do not take anything of value that might be taken by someone.
  • Take only things needed and that can be on your person.
  • DO NOT handle any personal items belonging to patient(s), (i.e., rings, wallets, watches, etc).
  • DO NOT take pictures what-so-ever while at clinical. This could result in serious legal issues and immediate removal from the program.
  • Be aware of and follow all infection control procedures of the clinical site. Using appropriate aseptic technique, washing hands before and after patient contact.
  • While in the hospital environment, students are to wash hands using soap and water while in the patient's room and prior to patient contact. Alcohol based hand-cleaner is not to be used in place of soap and water.

In the Program handbook under Safe/ Unsafe Clinical / practicum Practices: What type of violation is "attending clinical while ill"? - answer Biological Safety In the Program handbook under Safe/ Unsafe Clinical / practicum Practices: What type of violation is, "performing actions without appropriate supervision"? - answer Biological Safety&EmotionalSafety Be able to recognize situations/ behaviors for which normal Progressive Discipline process would not apply and which could result in immediate Probation or Withdrawal from the Program. - answer • Unsatisfactory clinical performance/attendance/punctuality

  • Inability to maintain physical and mental health necessary to perform the technical standards and essential functions of the program.
  • Unethical, unprofessional behavior, and/or unsafe clinical practice.
  • Refusal to participate with a procedure.
  • Unsafe or unprofessional clinical practice that compromises patient or staff safety.
  • Behavior which compromises clinical affiliations.
  • HIPAA/HITECH violation that cannot be remediated with additional training or guidance.
  • Violation of the Social Media and Electronic Device Policy that is egregious substantially disrupts the educational or clinical environment or is harmful to a patient's safety.
  • Violations of patient confidentiality.
  • Academic dishonesty or misconduct.
  • Falsification of documentation.
  • Dishonesty or unethical behavior towards a college official.
  • Unprofessional behavior/unsafe behavior that seriously jeopardizes patient, student, staff, or preceptor safety.
  • Unprofessional behavior that seriously jeopardizes clinical affiliations.
  • Violation of any of the Standards of Conduct outlined in the ACC Student Handbook that do not warrant expulsion from the College.
  • Violation of the College's Sexual Misconduct Policy found in Administrative Rule 3.10.003: Prohibition of Sexual Discrimination or Sexual Violence or Sexual Harassment.
  • Failure to report changes to criminal history after the admissions background check is completed. (Please see criminal background section.) Any off-campus conduct that results in criminal charges that are not aligned with the clinical agencies' standards or the professional and ethical standards of the College or Health Sciences programs will result in immediate dismissal from the program. Who do you contact if you wish to change the date of a scheduled clinical after your clinical schedule has been set in order to receive permission for the change? - answer Clinical Coordinator (Tony) How do you reschedule a clinical if it has been cancelled? - answer Cancelled clinicals must be rescheduled with the Clinical Site Coordinator via email within two (2) business days of the cancelled clinical What is the grade penalty for turning in late paperwork? - answer 5 points from the timeliness grade for every class day for which the paperwork is not turned in to a maximum of 20 points lost for each single occurrence Where would you look to find out the requirements of everything that needs to be completed for each clinical rotation? - answer Relevant Clinical Form for each rotation on Blackboard under Clinical Site Information Where would you look to find out the expectations of what should be accomplished in

answer • Permitted, but must be used responsibly

  • Will be off or on "silent" - no vibrate, no ringtones, truly "silent"
  • You may check messages with permission of your preceptor during breaks ONLY
  • At no time should the use of phones/PED interrupt clinical activities or interfere with clinical objectives What is the policy regarding sleeping during clinicals? - answer No sleeping or napping on day shifts or during any ER clinical, even if your preceptors do or say it's okay. You may sleep only after 9PM depending on the clinical site. What happens if you leave a clinical site and fail to get your supervisor's signature? - answer • If you catch it before the end of the shift, you may return to get their signature.
  • You may not return after your preceptor has left their shift.
  • No preceptor signature means you may have to repeat that clinical.
  • Paperwork without a signature is incomplete. What is the email account you must use for email communication within ACC? - answer Exclusively your ACC email address What is "Privilege to Practice"? What happens if it is revoked? - answer • Students are granted the privilege to practice by the EMSP Program Medical Director as an extension of his/her medical license.
  • If it is revoked, students may permanently be removed from the program Know the options of where you may attend clinical rotations. - answer • EMS: Williamson County EMS
  • ER: St. David's South Austin, St. David's North Austin
  • L&D: St. David's South Austin Know the most appropriate person(s) you should contact if you have questions about clinical scheduling and grading or other clinical policies. - answer Tony