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?
- ARemove the catheter and wait for the patient to void
- BEncourage the patient to drink more water
- CCheck the tubing for kinks or obstruction
- DGive a prescribed diuretic straight away
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A patient with untreated hyperthyroidism has surgery and develops a temperature of 40 °C, a heart rate of 160/min and severe agitation. What is most likely happening?
- AA normal reaction to pain
- BOpioid withdrawal
- CMyxedema coma
- DThyroid storm
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A patient with diabetes will use lancets and insulin needles at home. Which teaching about disposal is correct?
- APut them loose in the household trash bag, as long as the bag is tied shut
- BFlush the used lancets and needles down the toilet
- CPut them in a puncture-resistant container with a lid and follow local disposal rules
- DRecap each needle with two hands before putting it in the kitchen trash
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
A nurse has worked three long shifts in a row and feels exhausted. The manager asks the nurse to stay for another shift. What is the most appropriate response?
- AAgree, but skip the independent medication checks to save energy on the shift
- BAgree and drink extra coffee to stay alert
- CAgree without telling anyone about the fatigue
- DExplain that fatigue would make care unsafe and decline the extra shift
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
How should a patient collect a clean-catch midstream urine sample?
- AFill the cup completely, then add tap water if there is not enough
- BCollect the very first urine of the stream directly in the sterile cup
- CCollect urine from the toilet bowl after voiding into the toilet
- DClean the area, start voiding into the toilet, then catch the middle part
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
A patient without symptoms has a TSH of 7,5 mIU/L on two occasions with a normal free T4. Which term fits best?
- ASubclinical hyperthyroidism
- BOvert primary hypothyroidism
- CSecondary hypothyroidism
- DSubclinical hypothyroidism
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Why must levodopa for Parkinson's disease be given at the exact times prescribed in hospital?
- AEarly doses cause severe low blood glucose and sweating attacks
- BLate doses cause dangerous high potassium
- CDelays can quickly worsen rigidity, immobility and swallowing
- DThe drug only works if taken at midnight
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
A patient with severe sepsis starts bleeding from cannula sites and the gums, with a low platelet count and prolonged clotting times. What is most likely?
- ADisseminated intravascular coagulation
- BVitamin C deficiency
- CAn allergic reaction to the cannula
- DHaemophilia A
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
Why is intravenous furosemide given slowly rather than as a rapid push of a large dose?
- ASlow injection makes the urine output larger
- BRapid doses cause the potassium level to rise
- CRapid high doses can damage hearing
- DRapid doses cause severe constipation
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
A patient with severe asthma develops a stable narrow-complex tachycardia, and IV adenosine is prescribed. What should the nurse do?
- AGive it as a slow infusion over an hour to reduce side effects
- BGive it orally instead of intravenously
- CGive it as prescribed, as adenosine is safe in every patient
- DQuestion the prescription, as adenosine can cause bronchospasm
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
A routine blood test shows a potassium of 6,4 mmol/L. The lab reports that the sample was haemolysed. The patient feels well. What should the nurse do?
- AInform the doctor and arrange an urgent repeat sample
- BGive oral potassium supplements straight away
- CIgnore it, because haemolysis always gives a normal result
- DStart dialysis as soon as possible
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Een patiënt in een halovest voor een halswervelfractuur krijgt een hartstilstand. Wat moet onmiddellijk beschikbaar zijn?
- AHet gereedschap om de voorkant van het vest te openen voor reanimatie
- BEen schaar om de schedelpennen door te knippen
- CEen kussen om het hoofd en de schouders op te tillen
- DEen harde plank om onder het vest te schuiven
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Which statement about pain relief in acute pancreatitis is correct?
- AOpioids must never be used in pancreatitis
- BPain relief should be withheld until the diagnosis is certain
- COpioids can be used, and good analgesia is a priority
- DOnly paracetamol may be given
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
On day 5 after hip surgery, a patient suddenly becomes breathless, with sharp chest pain on breathing in, a pulse of 120/min and SpO₂ 89%. What should the nurse suspect and do first?
- AAnxiety; give reassurance and repeat the observations in an hour's time
- BWound infection; take a wound swab and wait for results
- CSimple atelectasis; encourage walking around the ward
- DPulmonary embolism; sit up, give oxygen and call for urgent help