Trivium Safety and Infection Control 3

Question 1

A resident's call light has been on for 20 minutes. When the nurse aide enters, the resident is confused and pale. What should the aide do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Reassure the resident and continue scheduled tasks

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Check the resident's vital signs alone

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Document the observation and wait

Question 2

Standard precautions apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All blood and body fluids from every resident

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Only residents with confirmed infections

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Residents in isolation rooms only

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Airborne pathogens only

Question 3

Which action best prevents the spread of MRSA in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Using contact precautions and proper hand hygiene

Answer

Keeping the resident's door closed at all times

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Wearing a mask during all resident interactions

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Disinfecting the room only after discharge

Question 4

A resident is choking and cannot speak or cough effectively. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Begin abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

Perform back blows only

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Lay the resident down and tilt their head back

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Call 911 and wait for help

Question 5

What is the correct technique for disposing of a used sharps container?

Accepted Answer

Seal and place in a designated biohazard waste container when three-quarters full

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Place it in a regular trash bag when three-quarters full

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Empty and reuse the container after rinsing

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Leave it in the resident's room until maintenance collects it

Question 6

Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Agent → Reservoir → Portal of exit → Means of transmission → Portal of entry → Susceptible host

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Host → Reservoir → Agent → Portal of exit → Means of transmission → Portal of entry

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Reservoir → Host → Portal of exit → Agent → Portal of entry → Means of transmission

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Portal of entry → Agent → Reservoir → Susceptible host → Portal of exit → Means of transmission

Question 7

A resident has a latex allergy. Which action should the nurse aide take?

Accepted Answer

Use only non-latex gloves and alert the care team

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Avoid using any gloves for this resident

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Use latex gloves briefly as long as the resident is monitored

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Document the allergy after care is given