Trivium Patient Care and Safety 2

Question 1

A patient is found unresponsive in bed. After calling for help, what is the next step per basic life support guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Check for a pulse and assess breathing

Answer

After activating the emergency response, the rescuer should check for a pulse and assess breathing before initiating CPR.

Question 2

Which restraint alternative should be tried FIRST before applying a physical restraint?

Accepted Answer

Reorientation and distraction techniques

Answer

Least-restrictive measures such as reorientation and distraction must be attempted before any physical restraint is applied.

Question 3

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned at what angle to the bed?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

Positioning the wheelchair at a 45-degree angle to the bed allows for the shortest pivot distance and reduces fall risk.

Question 4

A patient with dysphagia is at greatest risk for which complication during meals?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer

Dysphagia impairs safe swallowing and can cause food or liquid to enter the airway, leading to aspiration pneumonia.

Question 5

Which action best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Removing the urinary catheter as soon as clinically appropriate

Answer

The most effective CAUTI prevention strategy is prompt removal of the catheter when it is no longer medically necessary.

(Trivium) Trivium Health Care Exam Practice Test