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

Which precautions are used for a child with impetigo?

1. AContact precautions
2. BDroplet precautions
3. CA protective environment
4. DAirborne precautions

Per quanto tempo si deve frizionare sulle mani una soluzione alcolica?

1. AAlmeno 5 minuti
2. BCirca 2–3 secondi
3. CSolo finché il prodotto non ha coperto i palmi
4. DCirca 20–30 secondi, finché le mani non sono asciutte

What is the incubation period of an infection?

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

When should the transparent dressing over a peripheral IV site be changed?

1. AEvery hour, so the site can be cleaned again
2. BWhen it is damp, loose or visibly soiled
3. COnly when the IV catheter is removed, whatever its state
4. DOnly when the patient asks for a new dressing

Many intensive care units bathe patients daily with chlorhexidine. What is the main purpose?

1. ATo reduce skin bacteria and bloodstream infections linked to central lines
2. BTo treat existing wound infections without the need for antibiotics
3. CTo moisturize dry skin in older patients
4. DTo lower the patient’s body temperature

Due pazienti con nomi molto simili sono nello stesso reparto. Qual è la migliore misura di sicurezza?

1. AUsare i numeri di stanza per distinguere i pazienti
2. BSegnalare i nomi simili e controllare due identificativi ogni volta
3. CTrasferire uno dei due pazienti in un altro ospedale
4. DChiamare ogni paziente solo per nome

A patient with pulmonary tuberculosis has been on treatment. Which findings usually allow airborne isolation to end?

1. AThree negative sputum smears, clinical improvement and continued therapy
2. BOne negative chest x-ray after starting treatment
3. CThe patient has been in hospital for one week and has taken every dose of medicine
4. DThe cough has stopped, even with no sputum tests

A patient with depression has suddenly become calm and is giving away personal possessions. What does this suggest?

1. AThat the patient is now ready for discharge today
2. BThat the patient wants to make new friends on the unit
3. CA possibly increased suicide risk that needs immediate assessment
4. DThat the depression has resolved and observation can be reduced