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

What is respiratory hygiene, or cough etiquette?

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

Where should medicines be stored in a home with young children?

1. AOn the kitchen counter so doses are not forgotten
2. BIn their original containers in a locked or high cabinet
3. CIn a handbag that is left on the floor or a chair
4. DIn unlabeled containers or pill boxes so they are easy to carry around

A chemical splashes into a nurse’s eye. How long should the eye be flushed with water at an eyewash station?

1. AFor about 30 seconds
2. BFor about 2 minutes
3. COnly until the stinging stops
4. DFor at least 15 minutes

Before inserting a peripheral IV, the nurse cleans the skin with chlorhexidine-alcohol. What should the nurse do next?

1. ALet it dry fully and do not touch the site again
2. BFeel for the vein again with an ungloved finger
3. CBlow on the site so it dries faster
4. DWipe it off with a dry gauze straight away

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

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

Where is a gait belt placed when helping a patient to walk?

1. AAround both thighs, just above the knees
2. BAround the hips, directly on bare skin
3. CAround the patient’s waist, over clothing
4. DAround the chest, under the arms

Un infermiere osserva un collega passare da un paziente all'altro senza igiene delle mani. Qual è l'azione migliore?

1. ASegnalarlo in forma anonima al coordinatore un mese dopo
2. BRichiamare subito il collega con gentilezza
3. CAspettare per vedere se il collega lo fa la volta successiva
4. DNon dire nulla, per evitare conflitti nell'équipe

A responsive 6-month-old infant is choking and cannot cry or cough. What should the rescuer do?

1. ADo a blind finger sweep of the mouth
2. BGive back blows and chest thrusts in turn
3. CGive abdominal thrusts as for an adult
4. DTurn the infant upside down and shake gently