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 reserved for drugs used in multiple sclerosis
3. CIt is the abbreviation for milliseconds, not a drug
4. DIt means the drug must be given by mouth only

A patient with dementia is often found at the exit doors trying to leave the unit. Which measure is most appropriate?

1. AKeep the patient in a chair with a vest restraint
2. BGive a sedative each time the patient goes to the door
3. CLock the patient alone in a single room so that they cannot reach the exit doors
4. DUse an electronic wander alert, supervise closely and offer meaningful activity

When should blood cultures be taken in a patient with suspected sepsis?

1. AAfter the patient has recovered from the infection
2. BOnly if the temperature rises above 40 °C
3. CBefore antibiotics are given, as long as this does not delay them
4. DOnly after three days of antibiotics, to see if they are working

A dehydrated patient is receiving IV fluids. Which finding best shows the treatment is working?

1. AThe urine becomes darker and more concentrated
2. BThe patient feels more thirsty than before the fluids started
3. CThe heart rate rises and the skin becomes cooler
4. DUrine output rises and the heart rate falls towards normal

ما البكتيريا الأكثر تسببًا في قرحة المعدة؟

1. AStaphylococcus aureus
2. BEscherichia coli
3. CClostridioides difficile
4. DHelicobacter pylori

في أربعينيات القرن التاسع عشر خفّض إغناتس زيملفايس الوفيات بحمى النفاس في عيادة توليد في فيينا. ماذا أدخل؟

1. Aعلاج الأمهات بالبنسلين
2. Bغسل اليدين بالجير المكلور قبل فحص النساء
3. Cإبقاء الأمهات في غرف عزل منفصلة بعد الولادة
4. Dتطعيم جميع الأمهات قبل الولادة