1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
A nurse teaches a patient to use an incentive spirometer. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“I will blow into it as hard and fast as I can.”
- B“I will use it several times every hour while awake.”
- C“I will breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
- D“I will try to hold my breath for a few seconds at the top.”
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A patient has peripheral arterial disease with a non-healing ulcer on the toe. Which advice about leg position is correct?
- AKeep the legs level or slightly lowered, not raised
- BKeep the legs raised above the heart as much as possible
- CWrap the legs tightly with compression bandages
- DSit with the legs crossed to improve blood flow
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A patient has leftover opioid tablets after surgery. Which advice about disposal is best?
- ALeave them in the bathroom cabinet indefinitely
- BReturn them to a pharmacy or an approved take-back site
- CKeep them in an unlocked drawer at home in case of future pain
- DGive them to a friend or relative who has back pain
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
A newly hired nurse has these hepatitis B results: HBsAg negative, anti-HBs positive, anti-HBc negative. What do they show?
- APast infection that has now cleared
- BA current hepatitis B infection
- CNo immunity, so the vaccine is needed
- DImmunity from hepatitis B vaccination
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
A patient takes high-dose biotin supplements for hair and nails. Why should the nurse report this before blood tests?
- ABiotin makes the blood clot in the tube before testing
- BBiotin can distort some immunoassays, such as troponin or TSH
- CBiotin lowers the hemoglobin by destroying the red cells
- DBiotin causes a true rise in blood glucose in all patients
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
Which patient's result should the nurse act on first?
- AHemoglobin 9,6 g/dL (96 g/L) in a patient with stable chronic kidney disease
- BFerritin 15 ng/mL in a well patient with known iron-deficiency anemia on oral iron
- CPlatelets 140 × 10³/µL in a patient with mild chronic liver disease
- DHemoglobin 6,4 g/dL (64 g/L) with new chest pain and a pulse of 124/min
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Why are people with diabetes advised to have regular eye screening?
- ATo measure their blood glucose through the eye
- BTo prevent conjunctivitis
- CTo check whether they need reading glasses for close work
- DTo detect diabetic retinopathy early, before sight is lost
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
A nurse notices that a wrong dose of a drug was prepared but was caught before it was given. What should be done?
- ASay nothing, because no harm reached the patient
- BReport it as a near miss through the incident reporting system
- CTell only the patient's family
- DDiscipline the nurse who prepared it on the spot in front of colleagues
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
A patient on ramipril is to start sacubitril/valsartan for heart failure. What is the key safety point?
- ABoth drugs should be taken together each day for the best effect
- BThe ACE inhibitor must be stopped first, with a gap before starting
- CSacubitril/valsartan is safe to start on the same morning
- DThe ACE inhibitor dose should be doubled during the change
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
A patient with a stab wound to the chest has a hole that sucks air with each breath. What is the immediate management?
- ASeal it completely with tape on all four sides and leave it alone
- BPack the wound tightly with gauze pushed deep into the chest
- CCover it with a vented chest seal or a dressing taped on three sides
- DLeave it open and give a nebuliser
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
Why are patients on haemodialysis vaccinated against hepatitis B?
- AHepatitis B vaccine improves the fistula flow
- BThe vaccine is needed to make the dialyser work
- CShared dialysis units carry a higher infection risk
- DThe vaccine lowers the potassium level
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
A patient with suspected meningitis has a GCS of 9 and pupils that have become unequal. A doctor plans an immediate lumbar puncture. What is the main concern?
- ARaised pressure in the skull, so the procedure could cause herniation
- BThere is no concern, because the lumbar puncture lowers pressure safely
- CThe patient is too confused to stay still, so it is not needed
- DA lumbar puncture would spread the infection to the blood
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Which advice may help reduce the risk of a parastomal hernia after stoma surgery?
- AKeep the stoma bag as full as possible
- BAvoid heavy lifting early on and use support garments as advised
- CDo intensive sit-ups from the first week
- DStrain hard on the toilet each day to strengthen the abdominal muscles
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
A patient arrives in recovery with a temperature of 35,2 °C and is shivering. What is the most appropriate action?
- AStart active warming and monitor the temperature
- BSend the patient to the ward to warm up there under extra blankets
- CGive cold IV fluids to settle the shivering
- DRemove all blankets to let the body adjust