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

What is a superinfection?

1. AAn infection of a surgical wound that has opened
2. BA new infection that grows when antibiotics upset the normal flora
3. CAn infection that no antibiotic can treat
4. DAn infection that spreads to more than one organ at the same time

Which drug class is well known to increase the risk of falls in older adults?

1. ABulk-forming laxatives
2. BBenzodiazepines
3. CTopical skin moisturizers
4. DMultivitamins

A nurse notices that a medication is past its expiry date. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive a double dose to make up for lost strength
2. BNot give it, and return it according to policy
3. CGive it, because medicines work for years after expiry
4. DGive it, if it is less than one month expired

Quando un infermiere deve usare un estintore su un incendio?

1. ASolo se l'incendio è piccolo, l'allarme è stato dato e l'uscita è libera
2. BMai; solo i vigili del fuoco possono usare gli estintori
3. CSempre, anche prima di aver dato l'allarme, per risparmiare tempo
4. DOgni volta che c'è fumo, anche se l'uscita è bloccata

A patient is on suicide precautions. Which room safety measure is appropriate?

1. ARemove items that could be used for self-harm, such as belts and cords
2. BKeep the door closed at all times so the patient has privacy
3. CLet the patient keep a personal razor for shaving, as long as staff are told
4. DAllow glass bottles if the patient seems calm

A patient with a respiratory infection has a raised procalcitonin level. What does this most suggest?

1. AA purely viral illness
2. BDehydration from poor intake
3. CAn allergic reaction to a recent medication
4. DA bacterial rather than a viral infection

During a procedure, a nurse sees that the team is about to start without a time-out. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport it to the manager at the end of the week
2. BSpeak up clearly and stop the start until the time-out is done
3. CSay nothing, because the surgeon is responsible for the procedure
4. DWait and raise the issue after the procedure is finished

A patient’s blood splashes onto a nurse’s forearm. The skin is intact. What is the correct response?

1. AStart HIV post-exposure prophylaxis right away, before any other step is taken
2. BScrub the area with undiluted bleach
3. CDo nothing, because intact skin cannot be contaminated
4. DWash the area with soap and water, then follow the reporting policy