Užduočių lapas tema Infekcijų kontrolė ir pacientų sauga su atsakymais

What does sterilization achieve that disinfection does not?

1. AIt stops organisms from growing for one day only
2. BIt kills viruses but leaves all bacteria alive
3. CIt removes visible dirt and organic matter from surfaces
4. DIt destroys all microorganisms, including bacterial spores

What is an iatrogenic infection?

1. AAn infection that is present from birth
2. BAn infection caused by a treatment, test or procedure
3. CAn infection caught from a family pet at home
4. DAn infection that comes from the patient’s own skin flora

Which signs are typical of a local infection in a wound?

1. ARedness, warmth, swelling and pain
2. BBluish skin and a weak distal pulse
3. CPallor, coolness and numbness
4. DDry, flaky skin with mild itching

Where should the dispersive (grounding) pad for electrosurgery be placed?

1. AOver an area with scar tissue or a tattoo, so that the pad does not slip
2. BOver a bony prominence such as the hip bone
3. COn skin that is wet with antiseptic prep
4. DOn clean, dry skin over a well-perfused muscle, close to the surgical site

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

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

Which technique is correct when collecting a wound culture?

1. ASwab the old pus on the dressing that was just removed from the wound
2. BCollect the sample only after antibiotics have been started
3. CUse one swab to sample two different wounds
4. DClean the wound with sterile saline first, then swab clean tissue

A patient sitting in a chair starts to have a generalized seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. ALeave to get the provider, then return
2. BHold the patient firmly in the chair until the seizure stops
3. CPut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue and airway
4. DEase the patient to the floor, protect the head and turn them on their side

A patient with a common cold asks for antibiotics “to be on the safe side”. Which response is best?

1. ASuggest using leftover antibiotics from a previous illness
2. BExplain that antibiotics do not work on viruses and overuse breeds resistant bacteria
3. CAsk the provider to prescribe antibiotics anyway so that the patient is reassured
4. DTell the patient that antibiotics will shorten the cold by several days