Scheda di esercizi di Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del paziente con soluzioni

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

1. ANorovirus
2. BHepatitis B
3. CSeasonal influenza
4. DHepatitis A

What is the incubation period of an infection?

1. AThe time from the first vague symptoms to specific symptoms
2. BThe time when the specific symptoms are at their worst
3. CThe time between entry of the organism and the first symptoms
4. DThe time when the person recovers and symptoms fade

Malaria is passed to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Which mode of transmission is this?

1. AAirborne transmission
2. BDirect contact transmission
3. CDroplet transmission
4. DVector-borne transmission

How should a newborn be moved through hospital corridors?

1. AIn a bassinet, not carried in the arms
2. BOn the mother’s lap in a wheelchair, without staff
3. CCarried in the nurse’s arms for comfort
4. DIn the arms of any visitor who offers to help

A patient is on a ventilator. Which bed position helps to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?

1. AHead of the bed raised 30 to 45 degrees
2. BHead of the bed raised about 10 degrees
3. CTrendelenburg position
4. DLying completely flat

Mentre si prepara un campo sterile, l'infermiere si volta per rispondere a una domanda. Che cosa è corretto?

1. AIl campo è ancora sterile perché nel frattempo nessuno lo ha toccato
2. BBasta sostituire solo i materiali più vicini all'infermiere
3. CIl campo si può usare se viene poi coperto
4. DIl campo è considerato contaminato e va riallestito

A nurse calculates a child’s prescribed dose and finds it is ten times higher than the usual dose for the child’s weight. What should the nurse do?

1. AHold the dose and verify it with the prescriber and pharmacist
2. BGive it, because the prescriber must have a reason
3. CGive one-tenth of the dose without telling anyone about it
4. DGive half the dose and watch the child closely

A patient is admitted with suspected pneumonic plague after a possible bioterrorism release. Which precautions are used?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BStandard precautions only
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DContact precautions only