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

Which basic fall-prevention measure applies to every patient?

1. AKeep the room dark at all times so the patient rests
2. BUse wrist restraints at night for every patient
3. CRaise all four side rails whenever the patient is in bed
4. DKeep the call light (call bell) and personal items within easy reach

In quality improvement, what does the PDSA cycle stand for?

1. APlan, Do, Study, Act
2. BPredict, Decide, Start, Analyze
3. CPrepare, Deliver, Score, Assess
4. DPlan, Document, Supervise, Audit

What is respiratory hygiene, or cough etiquette?

1. ACoughing into the hands, then wiping them on clothing
2. BCovering coughs with a tissue or the elbow, then cleaning the hands
3. CTaking an antibiotic at the first sign of a cough
4. DWearing an N95 respirator at all times whenever you have a cough

Why are patients on long-term corticosteroids at higher risk from infections?

1. ASteroids suppress the immune response and can hide signs of infection
2. BSteroids only affect the risk of fungal skin rashes
3. CSteroids make the patient’s blood more acidic, which helps bacteria grow
4. DSteroids kill the patient’s normal skin bacteria

How should the urethral meatus be cared for in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?

1. AWith antiseptic cream applied to the meatus every shift
2. BWith routine hygiene, using soap and water during daily washing
3. CBy sliding the catheter in and out a little to clean it
4. DWith daily bladder irrigation using an antibiotic solution through the catheter

A patient has severe neutropenia after chemotherapy. Which route for measuring temperature should be avoided?

1. AOral
2. BTemporal artery
3. CRectal
4. DTympanic

A patient after heart surgery has temporary epicardial pacing wires. Why do staff take special care with electrical safety?

1. AThe wires make the patient immune to electric shock
2. BPacing wires can only carry current coming from the pacemaker box itself
3. CElectrical safety only matters for patients who have permanent implanted pacemakers
4. DSmall currents can travel along the wires straight to the heart and cause arrhythmias

An audit shows poor hand hygiene compliance on a ward. Which plan is most likely to improve it?

1. AA single poster about hand hygiene placed in the staff room
2. BDisciplining staff who are seen not cleaning their hands, with no other change
3. CRemoving all sinks so staff must use hand rub
4. DA combined approach with education, hand rub at every bedside, regular audits and feedback