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

A culture and sensitivity report says the organism is “sensitive” to an antibiotic. What does this mean?

1. AThe antibiotic is expected to stop the organism growing
2. BThe organism has become resistant to the antibiotic
3. CThe patient is allergic to the antibiotic and should not be given it
4. DThe organism causes an allergic reaction to the drug

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the A stand for?

1. AAim at the base of the fire
2. BActivate the fire alarm
3. CAssess the size of the room
4. DAlert the fire department

Why must fire doors in a hospital never be propped open?

1. AThey keep noise away from patient rooms
2. BThey stop fire and smoke spreading between areas
3. CThey stop visitors from entering the ward outside visiting hours
4. DThey keep heat inside the ward in winter

After teaching a patient about a new medication, how does the nurse best check understanding?

1. AAsk the family whether they understood the teaching
2. BAsk the patient to explain in their own words how and when to take it
3. CGive a printed leaflet about the drug and assume the patient will read it at home
4. DAsk “Do you understand?” and accept a yes

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

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

A patient with difficulty swallowing is prescribed an extended-release tablet. What should the nurse do?

1. ACut the tablet in half so it is easier to swallow
2. BAsk the prescriber or pharmacist for another form and not crush the tablet
3. CDissolve the tablet in a glass of hot water
4. DCrush the tablet finely and mix it into a spoonful of applesauce or yogurt

A nurse has a needlestick from a patient with hepatitis B. The nurse finished the vaccine series and has a documented protective antibody level. Which statement is correct?

1. ANo hepatitis B treatment is needed, but the injury is still reported and followed up
2. BThe nurse must stop all patient care for six months
3. CNo reporting is needed because the nurse is immune
4. DHepatitis B immune globulin and a complete new vaccine series are both needed at once

A toddler has bruises of different ages and a burn, and the parent’s explanation does not fit the injuries. What should the nurse do?

1. AConfront the parent and ask them to admit to abuse
2. BDocument only and say nothing to anyone
3. CWait until there is clear proof of abuse before reporting anything at all
4. DReport the concern following child-protection (safeguarding) procedures