ورقة عمل مكافحة العدوى وسلامة المرضى مع الإجابات

Which infection is mainly spread through blood and is a major risk after a needlestick injury?

1. ANorovirus
2. BSeasonal influenza
3. CHepatitis A
4. DHepatitis B

Which item belongs in a sharps container?

1. AAn empty IV bag with the tubing removed
2. BA used scalpel blade
3. CA pair of used gloves
4. DA soiled gauze dressing

What is an iatrogenic infection?

1. AAn infection caught from a family pet at home
2. BAn infection that is present from birth
3. CAn infection caused by a treatment, test or procedure
4. DAn infection that comes from the patient’s own skin flora

Why is blood glucose control important around the time of surgery?

1. AHigh glucose makes anesthetic drugs work for much longer and delays waking up
2. BLow glucose is needed around surgery so that the wound edges close more quickly
3. CHigh glucose impairs white cell function and raises the risk of surgical site infection
4. DGlucose levels only affect patients who have type 1 diabetes

How are neuromuscular blocking drugs, such as vecuronium, safely stored?

1. AMixed in the same bin as other high-use drugs
2. BNext to common IV antibiotics so they are easy to find
3. CIn the general stock cupboard with the other IV drugs and no special labels
4. DSeparate from other drugs, with a warning that they cause paralysis

قبل الوصول إلى محور القسطرة الوريدية المركزية، ماذا ينبغي أن تفعل الممرضة؟

1. Aمسحه سريعًا بشاش معقم جاف
2. Bلا شيء، لأن المحور محمي بغطاء معقم
3. Cفرك المحور بمطهّر وتركه حتى يجف
4. Dالنفخ برفق على المحور لإزالة الغبار

During a disaster, the hospital needs to free beds quickly. Which patient is the best candidate for early discharge?

1. AA patient on a ventilator in the intensive care unit who is slowly improving
2. BA patient admitted overnight for observation who is now stable with normal tests
3. CA patient with ongoing chest pain awaiting cardiac tests
4. DA patient on an IV heparin infusion that is still being adjusted

A nurse notices that the pharmacy has sent the wrong dose and corrects it before giving it. Should the event be reported?

1. ANo, because reporting near misses only blames the pharmacy staff for nothing
2. BOnly if the same error happens three times
3. CNo, because the patient was not harmed
4. DYes, near misses are reported so system weaknesses can be fixed