مكافحة العدوى وسلامة المرضى: حزمة المراجعة المكثفة

An order uses the abbreviation “MS”. Why is this unsafe?

1. AIt can mean either morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate
2. BIt is the abbreviation for milliseconds, not a drug
3. CIt means the drug must be given by mouth only
4. DIt is reserved for drugs used in multiple sclerosis

A patient has signed a surgical consent form but tells the nurse, “I don’t really understand what they are going to do.” What should the nurse do?

1. AGive the preoperative sedative so the patient relaxes
2. BExplain the risks and benefits in place of the surgeon
3. CReassure the patient that the surgeon knows best and continue with the preparation
4. DInform the surgeon so the procedure can be explained again before any sedation

How should oxygen cylinders be stored on a ward?

1. AIn a warm cupboard next to the radiator
2. BSecured upright in a holder or trolley, away from heat
3. CStacked on top of each other in a corridor
4. DLying loose on the floor under the bed so they cannot fall over

A collapsed patient is unresponsive and making only occasional slow gasps. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive a sip of water to clear the throat
2. BTreat it as not breathing normally, call for help and start CPR
3. CWait to see whether the gasps become regular
4. DPlace the patient in the recovery position and keep observing them

ما عامل الفوعة الرئيسي لـ Streptococcus pneumoniae، والهدف الذي تستهدفه لقاحاتها؟

1. Aذيفانها الشبيه بذيفان الكوليرا
2. Bأبواغها الداخلية
3. Cمحفظتها السكرية (عديد السكاريد)
4. Dأسواطها

لماذا تُشخَّص Chlamydia trachomatis عادةً باختبارات تضخيم الأحماض النووية بدلًا من الزرع الروتيني على الآغار؟

1. Aلأنها تموت فورًا في وجود الأكسجين
2. Bلأنها فيروس ولا تملك DNA
3. Cلأنها بكتيريا إجبارية داخل الخلايا لا تنمو على الأوساط العادية
4. Dلأنها أكبر من أن تنمو على أطباق الآغار