TRIVIUM Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the purpose of using standard precautions in patient care? → To protect healthcare workers and patients from the spread of infections
2. Enteral nutrition refers to feeding through which route? → Gastrointestinal tract via tube
3. In medical terminology, 'lateral' means: → away from the midline
4. Which piece of equipment requires an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard training for nurse aides? → Blood glucose monitoring devices
5. The abbreviation 'STAT' in a medical order means: → immediately
6. A resident is choking and cannot speak or cough effectively. What should the nurse aide do? → Begin abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
7. Which of the following is the correct sequence for using an AED? → Turn on, attach pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if advised, resume CPR
8. When documenting the time of care in a 24-hour clock format, 3:30 PM would be written as: → 1530
9. What is the term for the minimum drug concentration needed to produce a therapeutic effect? → Minimum effective concentration
10. Which condition requires a low-sodium diet? → Hypertension
11. A new aide is asked by a client to perform a task that is outside their scope of practice. The aide should: → Refuse politely and inform the supervisor
12. Which payment model groups hospital inpatient reimbursement for Medicare patients by diagnosis category? → Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)
13. How should a professional handle a situation where institutional policy conflicts with ethical standards? → Advocate for policy change while following ethical guidelines
14. What does 'interoperability' mean in the context of health information technology? → The ability of different EHR systems to exchange and use health data seamlessly
15. To prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a post-operative patient, which nursing action is most effective? → Encouraging early ambulation and applying compression stockings
16. The term 'hematuria' means: → blood in the urine
17. A resident's family member asks a nurse aide to see the resident's chart. The aide should: → Refer the request to the charge nurse or appropriate staff
18. What does the abbreviation 'OTC' stand for in pharmacology? → Over the counter
19. A patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15. What does this indicate? → The patient is fully conscious with normal neurological function
20. Which action best prevents the spread of MRSA in a healthcare facility? → Using contact precautions and proper hand hygiene
21. A culturally competent healthcare worker recognizes that some cultures view illness as: → A punishment, spiritual imbalance, or social event requiring community involvement
22. Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'? → peri-
23. During an initial assessment, what should be documented first? → Chief complaint and history of present illness
24. Which of the following is a sign of anaphylactic shock that requires immediate epinephrine administration? → Hives, throat swelling, wheezing, and hypotension after allergen exposure
25. What information should be provided when calling emergency services? → Location, nature of emergency, number of victims, and current condition
26. A nurse aide notices a resident's IV insertion site is red, swollen, and warm. What is the MOST likely complication? → Phlebitis or infection at the IV site
27. A co-worker sustains a needlestick injury from a used syringe. What is the FIRST action the injured worker should take? → Wash the wound immediately with soap and water
28. Which term describes an unexpected adverse drug reaction that is not related to the drug's pharmacological action? → Idiosyncratic reaction
29. A 'sentinel event' as defined by The Joint Commission is BEST described as: → An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
30. An aide notices a client has bruising inconsistent with the reported explanation. The aide should: → Report the observations to the supervisor without delay