MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #34 – HEALTH ASSISTING
WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
40 % FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING ASSISTANT
- Orientation to Healthcare
- Infection Control
- Careers in Health
- Laboratory safety, PPE
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
8 % REHABILITATIVE NURSING
- Gait training, crutch walking
- Physical therapy
8 % CLIENT CARE PROCEDURES
8 % PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
- Medical Terminology
- Physical examination
- Hearing, Vision testing
- Special procedures
5 % HEALTH ASSISTANT RELATED MATHEMATICS
- Intake and Output calculation
- Metric Calculations and Conversions
11 % GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS LIFESPAN
- Age related disease
- Stages of development
4 % NURSING INFORMATICS
- Basic office management
- Use of office equipment
- Internet, HIPAA
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8 % EMERGENCY CARE AND TRIAGE
- Heimlich, CPR, AED
8 % NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY
- IDDM, AD, CVA
- Therapeutic diets
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
(USE CURRENT EDITIONS FOR ALL REFERENCE MATERIALS)
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK: NEWBORN THROUGH ADOLESCENT,
Barbara Mandleco
Thompson
HEALTHCARE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, Kathryn A. Booth
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, Louise Summers
Thompson
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
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The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
A client with bradycardia would have which of the following?
a. a respiratory rate of 29
* b. a pulse rate of 48
c. a respiratory rate of 10
d. a pulse rate of 116
A life-threatening complication of untreated hyperglycemia:
* a. Keto-acidosis
b. Oliguria.
c. Dysuria.
d. Hematuria
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 9/8/2008
MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #34 HEALTH ASSISTING
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
28% - Infection Control
- Handwashing, Removal of Contaminated Gloves
- Application, removal and disposal of PPE’s
47% - Client Care Skills and Physical Assessment
- Pain Assessment
- Vital Signs, Height and Weight
- Urine for Reagent Dipstick
- Assist with Undressing and Dressing Needs of the Client
17% - Rehabilitative Nursing
- Active/Passive Range of Motion
- Pivot Transfers
- Positioning
8% Safety
- Demonstrate and follow safety guideline according to CLIA, CDC, MSDS, and OSHA standards
UNIFORM:
Candidates WILL NOT be tested unless a clean, professional uniform is worn, which is a Scrub Top and Pants (white or solid colored ONLY) and white nursing shoes (no open toes) are worn. Hair must be worn pulled back and up off the shoulder. No jewelry other than wedding band and one pair of stud earrings are to be worn. No artificial nails will be allowed. Length of nails is at working length and may not exceed the tip of the finger.
BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (CANDIDATE MUST SUPPLY):
Watch (with second hand)
Stethoscope
Safety Glasses (worn as needed)
Pens and Pencils
**Candidates must bring a person dressed to act as a patient for those aspects of the test as required. Patient must not be in the Medical Field, be 18 years or older, and must wear short sleeved loose top and loose fitting pants (NO JEANS).
ADDITIONAL LAB EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
NO BOOKS OR NOTES WILL BE ALLOWED.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
UPDATED: 09/2009