1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
A patient’s urinary catheter has drained no urine for two hours, and the lower abdomen is swollen. What should the nurse do first?
- AGive a prescribed diuretic straight away
- BEncourage the patient to drink more water
- CCheck the tubing for kinks or obstruction
- DRemove the catheter and wait for the patient to void
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A patient with severe sepsis starts oozing blood from IV sites and the gums, and bruises appear on the skin. What should the nurse suspect?
- AVitamin C deficiency
- BNormal bruising from blood tests
- CAn allergic reaction to the adhesive tape
- DDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
Een patiënt met vermoedelijke tuberculose ligt in een kamer met onderdruk. Welke handelwijze is juist?
- ABezoekers zonder enige bescherming binnen laten
- BDe deur gesloten houden, behalve bij het binnengaan of verlaten van de kamer
- CDe ventilatie van de kamer 's nachts uitzetten
- DDe deur open houden zodat het personeel de patiënt altijd kan zien
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
A nurse teaches parents about using an infant car seat. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“We will make sure the harness straps are snug against the baby’s chest.”
- B“We will install the seat in the back seat, facing the rear.”
- C“We will use the car seat for every trip, even short ones.”
- D“We will put the rear-facing seat in the front so we can see the baby.”
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
A patient on warfarin for atrial fibrillation has a target INR of 2,0–3,0. How does the usual target for a patient with a mechanical mitral valve compare?
- AThe same, 2,0–3,0
- BHigher, about 2,5–3,5
- CLower, about 1,0–1,5
- DMuch higher, about 5,0–6,0
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
Van welke patiënt moet de verpleegkundige de uitslag als eerste melden?
- AHbA1c 7,4% (57 mmol/mol) bij een patiënt met diabetes type 2
- BGlucose 42 mg/dL (2,3 mmol/L) bij een patiënt die zweet en verward is
- CCreatinine 1,6 mg/dL (141 µmol/L) bij een patiënt met bekende stabiele CNZ
- DTotaal cholesterol iets boven de streefwaarde
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Why are people with diabetes advised to have regular eye screening?
- ATo prevent conjunctivitis
- BTo measure their blood glucose through the eye
- CTo check whether they need reading glasses for close work
- DTo detect diabetic retinopathy early, before sight is lost
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
A patient has a painful, punched-out ulcer on the toes, with a cold, pale foot and weak foot pulses. Which type of ulcer is most likely?
- AAn arterial ulcer
- BA burn
- CA pressure ulcer from bed rest
- DA venous ulcer
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
A patient has a prosthetic heart valve. Which teaching best reduces the risk of infective endocarditis?
- AAvoid eating dairy products and raw vegetables
- BAvoid all physical exercise for the rest of their life
- CTake a daily antibiotic tablet indefinitely
- DKeep teeth and gums healthy with regular dental check-ups
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
Which instruction from the registered nurse to a healthcare assistant (unlicensed assistive personnel) caring for a patient with COPD is most appropriate?
- A"Tell me straight away if his SpO₂ is under 88% or he is more breathless."
- B"Teach him how to use his new inhaler this afternoon after his rest."
- C"Turn his oxygen up to whatever he needs if he looks short of breath."
- D"Listen to his chest after lunch and let me know what you can hear."
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
Which statement about giving IV potassium is correct?
- AIt is diluted and given through an infusion pump, never as a bolus
- BIt is safest given through a small vein in the hand at a fast rate
- CIt can be given quickly as a push to correct the level fast
- DIt needs no monitoring at all once the infusion is running
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Om 03:00 is de glucose van een patiënt 3,6 mmol/L, maar vóór het ontbijt is die hoog. De patiënt neemt 's avonds een langwerkende insuline. Wat moet de verpleegkundige doen?
- ADe lage waarde behandelen en het patroon melden zodat de avonddosis wordt herzien
- BOm 03:00 extra insuline geven omdat de ochtendwaarde hoog zal zijn
- CDe nachtmeting negeren en alleen op de ochtendwaarde handelen
- DAlle insuline definitief stoppen en de glucose om de vier uur controleren
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Why is a pregnancy test often done before surgery in women who could be pregnant?
- APregnant women cannot sign consent forms
- BIt is needed to calculate the anaesthetic drug dose
- CPregnancy always makes surgery impossible
- DAnaesthesia, drugs and some tests may harm a fetus
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
A nurse teaches a patient after a laparoscopic fundoplication for reflux. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"I'll eat soft, moist food at first and chew it well."
- B"I should eat smaller meals for a while after the operation."
- C"Fizzy drinks will help me bring up wind after meals."
- D"Some difficulty swallowing can happen in the early weeks."