1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
Which two patients can most safely share a room?
- AA patient with chickenpox and a patient on chemotherapy
- BA patient with influenza and a patient with COPD
- CA patient with MRSA in a wound and a patient after surgery
- DTwo patients who both have C. difficile infection
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A child is admitted with a suspected Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma). Which instruction is most important for all staff?
- AMeasure abdominal girth by pressing firmly
- BGive a warm bath with abdominal massage
- CEncourage the child to play contact sports
- DDo not palpate the abdomen
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A person in scrubs without a hospital ID badge asks to take a newborn to the nursery. What should the nurse do?
- ARefuse, keep the baby with the mother and alert security
- BLet the parents decide whether to hand the baby over
- CHand over the baby if the person seems confident
- DAsk the person their name and then give them the baby
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
A nurse calculates a child’s prescribed dose and finds it is ten times higher than the usual dose for the child’s weight. What should the nurse do?
- AGive one-tenth of the dose without telling anyone about it
- BHold the dose and verify it with the prescriber and pharmacist
- CGive half the dose and watch the child closely
- DGive it, because the prescriber must have a reason
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
A trauma patient receives 2 L of IV crystalloid. The hemoglobin falls from 13,0 to 11,4 g/dL (130 to 114 g/L), and the vital signs are now stable. Which explanation is most likely?
- AIncreased red cell production
- BA sudden failure of the bone marrow
- CDilution of the blood by the IV fluid
- DA laboratory error in the first sample
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
Een patiënt die digoxine gebruikt heeft een spiegel van 1,2 ng/mL, een kalium van 2,8 mEq/L en nieuwe frequente ventriculaire extrasystolen. Wat is de beste interpretatie?
- AToxiciteit is mogelijk, omdat laag kalium het effect van digoxine verhoogt
- BKalium heeft geen effect op het hartritme
- CDe patiënt heeft een hogere digoxinedosis nodig om het ritme te beheersen
- DDigoxine kan niet de oorzaak zijn, omdat de spiegel binnen het gebruikelijke bereik ligt
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Which finding with a groin hernia needs urgent surgical review?
- AThe lump has become painful and tender and cannot be pushed back
- BThe lump disappears completely when the patient lies down flat
- CThe lump has been present for several years without pain
- DThe lump gets bigger when the patient coughs
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
A patient suddenly develops a painful red eye with blurred vision, haloes around lights and vomiting. What should be suspected?
- ADry eye syndrome
- BA stye
- CAcute angle-closure glaucoma
- DSimple conjunctivitis from a viral infection
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
Een patiënt met hypertensie gebruikt amlodipine. Welke bijwerking zal de verpleegkundige het waarschijnlijkst opmerken?
- APiepende ademhaling
- BDroge, kriebelende hoest
- CHyperkaliëmie
- DGezwollen enkels
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
During CPR on an adult, a nurse notices a colleague compressing at about 140/min and leaning on the chest between compressions. Which correction is most appropriate?
- ASlow to 100–120/min and allow full chest recoil
- BStop compressions until a pulse is felt
- CSpeed up to about 160/min to improve the blood flow
- DPress more gently, to a depth of about 2 cm
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
Why should long-term steroid treatment not be stopped suddenly?
- AStopping suddenly makes the bones grow too quickly and then fracture
- BStopping causes the blood glucose to fall sharply
- CThe steroids build up and become toxic after they are stopped
- DThe suppressed adrenal glands cannot make enough cortisol at once
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Een patiënt met peritoneale dialyse merkt dat er minder vocht uitloopt dan erin is gedaan. De patiënt heeft vier dagen geen ontlasting gehad en het effluent is helder. Wat is de meest waarschijnlijke oorzaak?
- ANormale opname zonder dat actie nodig is
- BObstipatie die de afvoer belemmert
- CTe koud gegeven dialysaat
- DBacteriële peritonitis
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Why is IV albumin often given after a large-volume paracentesis?
- ATo prevent low blood pressure and kidney injury from fluid shifts
- BTo replace the clotting factors and platelets lost in the drained fluid
- CTo treat infection in the ascitic fluid
- DTo raise the blood glucose after the procedure
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
A surgical patient's MUST score is 3 and the wound is healing slowly. What is the most appropriate action?
- ARestrict protein to help the kidneys
- BEncourage fasting to reduce wound exudate and the size of the dressing
- CRepeat the score in three months' time
- DRefer to the dietitian, start a nutrition plan and monitor intake