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

In the chain of infection, a contaminated bedside table where bacteria live and multiply is an example of which link?

1. AThe susceptible host
2. BThe portal of entry
3. CThe reservoir
4. DThe portal of exit

Which precautions are used for a child with impetigo?

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

Qual è lo scopo del "time-out" subito prima di una procedura chirurgica?

1. AConfermare con tutta l'équipe il paziente, la procedura e la sede
2. BConcedere all'équipe chirurgica una breve pausa prima di iniziare a operare
3. CFar firmare al paziente il modulo di consenso
4. DContare strumenti e garze dopo l'intervento

A nurse gives part of a dose of an opioid from a vial and must discard the rest. What is correct?

1. AReturn the rest to the patient’s medication drawer
2. BDiscard it in front of a second licensed (registered) nurse, who witnesses and documents it
3. CKeep the rest for the patient’s next dose
4. DDiscard it alone in the sink and document the amount wasted later in the shift

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

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

Before a defibrillator shock is delivered, what must the person operating it do?

1. AKeep the oxygen mask on the patient’s face, held against the chest
2. BCall “all clear” and check that nobody is touching the patient or bed
3. CAsk a colleague to hold the paddles in place
4. DHold the patient’s hand to keep them still

Which patient should the nurse assess first?

1. AA patient with an MRSA wound due for a routine dressing change
2. BA patient on chemotherapy with a new temperature of 38,4 °C (101,1 °F)
3. CA patient with tuberculosis who is asking to have visitors
4. DA patient who wants more alcohol hand rub in the room

During flu season, a nurse wakes up with fever, cough and muscle aches. What is the best action?

1. AStay home and inform the employer according to the illness policy
2. BTake an antipyretic so the fever does not show at work
3. CGo to work but avoid caring for patients who have weak immune systems
4. DGo to work but wear a surgical mask for the whole shift