Mixed Deck — All TRIVIUM Topics Flashcards
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Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire in a healthcare facility?
Answer: Class C (dry chemical or CO2)
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents such as CO2 or dry chemical and are rated for energized electrical fires.
A patient develops tolerance to a drug. This means:
Answer: Increased doses are needed to achieve the same effect
Tolerance occurs when the body adapts to a drug over time, requiring higher doses to produce the original therapeutic effect.
When performing a sterile dressing change, what is the correct order of steps?
Answer: Open supplies using sterile technique, don sterile gloves, then clean the wound
Sterile supplies must be opened and the sterile field established before donning sterile gloves to maintain asepsis throughout the procedure.
Which of the following is the best example of factual, objective documentation?
Answer: Resident refused lunch tray and stated, 'I'm not hungry'
Quoting the resident's own words and describing observable behavior is objective and factual, avoiding staff interpretation or bias.
Which element is MOST important when delivering bad news to a patient?
Answer: Choosing a private, quiet setting for the conversation
A private setting protects patient dignity, allows for emotional expression, and reduces distractions during difficult conversations.
A patient is experiencing an insulin reaction (hypoglycemia) and is still conscious and able to swallow. What should the aide do first?
Answer: Give 15–20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., juice)
For a conscious hypoglycemic patient who can swallow, the immediate intervention is oral fast-acting carbohydrates to quickly raise blood glucose.
Which of the following is an example of objective information that should be documented?
Answer: The patient's blood pressure is 130/85 mmHg
Objective information is measurable and observable, such as a specific blood pressure reading, rather than subjective interpretations.
A resident's family member asks a nurse aide to see the resident's chart. The aide should:
Answer: Refer the request to the charge nurse or appropriate staff
Access to medical records is governed by HIPAA and facility policy; the nurse aide should refer such requests to the charge nurse or designated staff.
A nurse finds a patient on the floor. What should be documented FIRST in the incident report?
Answer: Objective facts: time, location, patient condition found
Incident reports must contain objective, factual information including the time, location, and patient's condition as found.
The suffix '-itis' in a medical term indicates:
Answer: inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
What is the purpose of transmission-based precautions?
Answer: To provide additional protection for patients with specific infections
Transmission-based precautions supplement standard precautions for patients with known or suspected infections requiring additional safeguards.
Which of the following is a primary goal of utilization management in healthcare?
Answer: Ensuring services are medically necessary and provided at the appropriate level of care
Utilization management ensures that healthcare services are medically appropriate, necessary, and delivered in the most cost-effective setting.
When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned at what angle to the bed?
Answer: 45 degrees
Positioning the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed allows for the shortest pivot distance and reduces fall risk.
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable reason to review a resident's medical record?
Answer: To satisfy personal curiosity about the resident's diagnosis
Accessing a resident's medical record out of personal curiosity violates HIPAA and the resident's right to privacy.
Which abbreviation on a drug label means 'twice daily'?
Answer: BID
BID stands for 'bis in die,' the Latin term meaning twice a day.
Which action demonstrates respect for a client's cultural and religious beliefs?
Answer: Asking the client about food preferences and religious practices before care
Asking about and accommodating individual cultural and religious preferences demonstrates culturally competent care.
What role does data collection play in quality improvement?
Answer: It provides objective evidence for identifying trends and measuring progress
Data-driven decision making provides objective evidence, helping identify patterns and measure the impact of improvement efforts.
A healthcare worker uses silence during a patient conversation. This can be therapeutic because it:
Answer: Gives the patient time to process thoughts and continue speaking
Purposeful silence provides the patient with space to reflect, formulate thoughts, and feel heard without pressure.
What is the foundational principle of professional ethics in Trivium practice?
Answer: Acting in the best interest of the client or patient
The core of professional ethics is prioritizing the welfare and best interests of clients or patients above other considerations.
During a disaster drill, staff are told to shelter-in-place. What does this instruction mean?
Answer: Remain inside the building and move away from windows and exterior walls
Shelter-in-place means staying inside the facility and moving to interior rooms or designated safe areas to protect against an external threat such as a chemical release or severe weather.