1. Cardiovascular Screening Programme –
Training Package
(Print out this assessment and on completion, you should get this test marked by your sponsor,
on
line manager, Clinical Lead or the appropriate person in your Trust who supervises this training
training.)
1) Which of the following statements does not apply to the C
Cardiovascular
Disease Screening Programme?
rogramme?
a) Cardiovascular Disease Screening will identify risk factors t
creening that will contribute to vascular
ontribute
disease.
b) Early intervention can reduce the onset of vascular disease.
c) Cardiovascular Disease Screening will support patients who have had a heart attack.
d) Cardiovascular Disease Screening can prevent and in some circumstances reverse the onset
event
of vascular disease.
2) Which of the following is a vascular disease?
a) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Disease.
b) Stroke.
c) Epilepsy.
d) Cystitis.
3) Which of the following patients will you screen within the Free NHS
screen
Health Checks programme?
a) Patients with heart disease
disease.
b) Patients with kidney disease
disease.
c) Patients with diabetes.
d) Patients who do not have a diagnosis of heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
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2. 4) Good record keeping depends on …….
a) Extracting good information from the patient.
b) Having an expert knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Screening.
c) Knowing how to offer good advice.
d) Recording timely and accurate information.
5) Why is it vital to gain an individual’s patient consent to proceed with
the Free NHS Health Check?
a) Patients have a right to determine what happens to them.
b) Patients need to tell their relatives what may happen to them.
c) Patients enjoy a chat before the screening commences – it puts them at their ease.
d) The practice needs this information.
6) How may a patient indicate their consent?
a) The patient presents an arm for the pulse to be taken.
b) The patient remains silent.
c) The patient remains seated.
d) The patient smiles and looks comfortable.
7) Which is not a role of the Cardiovascular Disease Screener?
a) Keep clear & accurate records.
b) Explain the screening purpose and process to the patient.
c) Become friends with the patient.
d) Refer/signpost the patient for lifestyle service where appropriate.
8) For what age group is the National Cardiovascular Disease Screening
programme recommended?
a) 20yrs - 40yrs.
b) 30yrs – 64yrs.
c) 35yrs – 65yrs.
d) 40yrs – 74yrs.
9) Which of the following conditions will not affect a patient’s
Cardiovascular Disease risk calculation?
a) Smoking.
b) Elevated BP.
c) Diabetes.
d) Asthma.
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3. 10) Which of the following should not be included within a typical policy
for the disposal of sharps?
a) Place sharps in the sharps container immediately after use.
b) Place sharps box on floor beside the screener.
c) Never overfill the sharps box.
d) Avoid re-sheathing needles.
11) Which of the following statements is not applicable when taking a
client’s blood pressure?
a) A blood pressure reading should be taken 5 times
b) Ensure that only clinically validated equipment is used to measure blood pressure.
c) The blood pressure should be initially measured in both arms.
d) The arm used to measure the blood pressure must be supported.
12) Which of the following blood pressure measurements would you refer
your client to their GP?
a) 130/75
b) 130/85
c) 140/85
d) Above 140/90
13) According to the National Cardiovascular Screening programme, for
how long should the screener take a client’s pulse?
a) 20 seconds
b) 40 seconds
c) 1 minute
d) 2 minute
14) It is important when weighing a patient to...
a) Strip them to the waist.
b) Ensure they are silent.
c) Ask the patient to remove shoes and heavy outwear.
d) Ask them to stand on one leg.
15) What is the normal Body Mass Index (BMI) for an adult?
a) Less than 18.5
b) More than 18.5 & less than 25
c) More than 25 & less than 30
d) More than 30 & less than 40
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4. 16) Which of the following drinks is equivalent to 1 unit of alcohol?
a) 1 pint of lager
b) 1 large(250ml) glass of wine
c) 1 double of whisky
d) 1 small (125ml)glass of wine
17) What is the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables?
a) 2 portions
b) 3 portions
c) 4 portions
d) 5 portions
18) How often is it recommended that individuals undertake some form of
exercise?
a) 30 minutes, 5 times a week.
b) 60 minutes, twice a week.
c) 20 minutes, every day.
d) As long as you exercise for 2½ hours a week, it does not matter.
19) If a smoker has been identified, which of the following advice should
be given?
a) “My grandfather’s 80, he smoked 20 a day all his life and he’s fine.”
b) “Stopping smoking is just about willpower.”
c) “There are many health benefits in stopping smoking.”
d) “Not to worry, we all have bad habits.”
20) Good communication when screening depends on …….
a) Knowing the patient.
b) Knowing how to ask questions, listen carefully and summarise back.
c) Finding out what symptoms the patient may have.
d) Referring patients where the needs are beyond the scope of your role.
21) Which of the following blood tests is not included in the Cardiovascular
Disease Screening assessment?
a) Cholesterol
b) Anaemia
c) Glucose
d) HDL (High-density Lipoprotein)
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5. 22) Which of the following risk factors can be modified or potentially
reversed in the Cardiovascular Disease Screening process?
a) Age.
b) High blood pressure.
c) Ethnicity.
d) Family history of Cardiovascular Disease.
23) Lifestyle advice and/or referral as part of the Cardiovascular Disease
Screening is important because…
a) Fresh air is good for everyone.
b) It offers patients the opportunity to make lifestyle changes that will improve their health.
c) It looks good for the practice.
d) The government thinks it’s a good idea.
24) Which of the following should you place in a sharps bin?
a) Band Aids.
b) Gauze.
c) Gloves.
d) Lancets.
25) What type of scales should be used to weigh a patient?
a) Bathroom scales.
b) Medically calibrated scales.
c) Kitchen scales.
d) Electronic scales.
There is no time limit for the completion of this assessment. When you have completed it, you
should get it marked by your sponsor, line manager, Clinical Lead or the appropriate person in
your Trust who supervises this training.
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