VA TRAINING EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔You are seeing a patient in a VA clinic and would like to let the patient's non-VA
healthcare provider, Dr. Jones, know about her abnormal lab test before the patient
leaves so the provider can adjust the patient's non-VA medications.
What is the correct approach? - ✔✔(Not: Have the patient complete VA Form 10-5345
(Request for and Authorization to Release Medical Records of Health Information) and
then call the patient's provider with the results OR Write: "consent to the release of the
results of my blood work to Dr. Jones" on VA letterhead, have the patient sign, and then
call the patient's provider with the results)
✔✔Who is the responsible for the patient's safety? - ✔✔Everyone
✔✔The Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) scanner indicated that the patient
wrist band bar code and the bar code on an IV solution that is about to be administered
do not match.
How would you classify the procedure if stopped? - ✔✔A close call
✔✔Which is an example of communication patterns which may lead to adverse events
and close calls? - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Patient safety goals are a priority of the VA and which accrediting body? - ✔✔The
Joint Commission
✔✔What should you do as you enter or leave a patient's room, or between patient
contacts? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Dispose of them in
appropriately labeled containers
✔✔Which of the following suicide warning signs must be reported to your supervising
practitioner? - ✔✔All of the above
, ✔✔Which of the following are signs of possible neglect? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Report the findings and possibility of abuse/neglect to your
supervisor
✔✔In VA, treatment of pain is a high priority. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which is the best way to deal with a patient who you suspect is developing an opioid
use disorder? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔True
✔✔The best way to dispose of opioid medication is to crush the pills and flush them
down the toilet. - ✔✔False
✔✔Which is/are ways to help patients avoid accidental opioid overdose? - ✔✔All of the
above
✔✔You do not need to get your supervisor's approval to accept a gift from a Foreign
Government if the value is below $375. - ✔✔False
✔✔VA employees and trainees are prohibited from receiving gifts or favors from
prohibited or restricted sources.
Which of the following is a prohibited or restricted source? - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔A Covered Relationship includes roommates, even if that roommate is not a family
member or romantically involved with you. - ✔✔
✔✔You may solicit employees in your office to chip in for a wedding gift for another
Federal employee. - ✔✔True
✔✔If you have a question regarding a compliance concern, or you suspect illegal or
unethical documentation or business procedures are being used in your VA medical
center, who should you notify first? - ✔✔Supervisor
✔✔All employees have important roles and responsibilities in the CBI program.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔You are seeing a patient in a VA clinic and would like to let the patient's non-VA
healthcare provider, Dr. Jones, know about her abnormal lab test before the patient
leaves so the provider can adjust the patient's non-VA medications.
What is the correct approach? - ✔✔(Not: Have the patient complete VA Form 10-5345
(Request for and Authorization to Release Medical Records of Health Information) and
then call the patient's provider with the results OR Write: "consent to the release of the
results of my blood work to Dr. Jones" on VA letterhead, have the patient sign, and then
call the patient's provider with the results)
✔✔Who is the responsible for the patient's safety? - ✔✔Everyone
✔✔The Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) scanner indicated that the patient
wrist band bar code and the bar code on an IV solution that is about to be administered
do not match.
How would you classify the procedure if stopped? - ✔✔A close call
✔✔Which is an example of communication patterns which may lead to adverse events
and close calls? - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Patient safety goals are a priority of the VA and which accrediting body? - ✔✔The
Joint Commission
✔✔What should you do as you enter or leave a patient's room, or between patient
contacts? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Dispose of them in
appropriately labeled containers
✔✔Which of the following suicide warning signs must be reported to your supervising
practitioner? - ✔✔All of the above
, ✔✔Which of the following are signs of possible neglect? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Report the findings and possibility of abuse/neglect to your
supervisor
✔✔In VA, treatment of pain is a high priority. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which is the best way to deal with a patient who you suspect is developing an opioid
use disorder? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔True
✔✔The best way to dispose of opioid medication is to crush the pills and flush them
down the toilet. - ✔✔False
✔✔Which is/are ways to help patients avoid accidental opioid overdose? - ✔✔All of the
above
✔✔You do not need to get your supervisor's approval to accept a gift from a Foreign
Government if the value is below $375. - ✔✔False
✔✔VA employees and trainees are prohibited from receiving gifts or favors from
prohibited or restricted sources.
Which of the following is a prohibited or restricted source? - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔A Covered Relationship includes roommates, even if that roommate is not a family
member or romantically involved with you. - ✔✔
✔✔You may solicit employees in your office to chip in for a wedding gift for another
Federal employee. - ✔✔True
✔✔If you have a question regarding a compliance concern, or you suspect illegal or
unethical documentation or business procedures are being used in your VA medical
center, who should you notify first? - ✔✔Supervisor
✔✔All employees have important roles and responsibilities in the CBI program.
