VA TRAINING NEWEST ACTUAL / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Patient safety goals are a priority of the VA and which accrediting body? - ---Answers_---The Joint Commission
What should you do as you enter or leave a patient's room, or between patient contacts? - ---Answers_---Cleanse your hands using an alcohol-based rub and/or antibacterial soap and water wash
What would you do before performing a moderately invasive procedure, such as the insertion of a central intravenous catheter? - ---Answers_---Wash and disinfect your hands before putting on sterile gloves and again after the procedure
Contaminated or soiled materials such as gloves, drapes, and sponges are potential sources to spread infectious agents.
What should you do with all used or contaminated materials? - ---Answers_---Dispose of them in appropriately labeled containers
Which of the following suicide warning signs must be reported to your supervising practitioner? - ---Answers_---All of the above
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Which of the following are signs of possible neglect? - --- Answers_---All of the above
An 84 year old man is admitted from his son's home for dehydration. He has a history of moderate to severe dementia and is very underweight. He has a large bed sore. His hair is unkempt, his teeth are in poor condition, and his clothing is disheveled and dirty.
What should you do? - ---Answers_---Report the findings and possibility of abuse/neglect to your supervisor
In VA, treatment of pain is a high priority. - ---Answers_--- True
Which is the best way to deal with a patient who you suspect is developing an opioid use disorder? - ---Answers_---Discuss options that are available for support and treatment
Buprenorphine and Methadone are FDA approved for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and are also good pain relievers. - ---Answers_---True
The best way to dispose of opioid medication is to crush the pills and flush them down the toilet. - ---Answers_---False
Which is/are ways to help patients avoid accidental opioid overdose? - ---Answers_---All of the above
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