1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
An older patient with dementia is restless at night and keeps trying to get out of bed. Which measure should the nurse try first?
- ARaise all four bed rails so the patient cannot climb out
- BCheck for pain, thirst or a full bladder, and offer toileting
- CGive a sedative from the as-needed list without first assessing the patient
- DApply wrist restraints for the rest of the night
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
Which nursing approach may raise intracranial pressure in a patient with a head injury?
- AKeeping the head in line with the body
- BKeeping the room calm and quiet
- CSpacing out care with rest periods in between activities
- DDoing suctioning, turning and bathing all at the same time
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A patient has a very low platelet count. Which safety measure is appropriate?
- ATake rectal temperatures for accuracy
- BUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor
- CUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
- DFloss hard each day to keep the gums healthy
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
A nurse teaches new parents how to cope with an infant’s crying. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A“I can call a friend or family member to help when I am tired.”
- B“If I get frustrated, I will put him safely in the crib and take a short break.”
- C“I will check whether he is hungry, wet or too warm.”
- D“If he won’t stop crying, a quick shake will get his attention.”
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
When should a blood sample for a digoxin level be drawn to be interpreted correctly?
- AWithin 30 minutes after an oral dose to show the peak level
- BAt any time, because digoxin levels do not change during the day
- COnly after a meal, because food is needed for absorption
- DAt least 6–8 hours after a dose, often just before the next one
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
Een ondervoede patiënt begint weer te eten en heeft op dag 3 een fosfaat van 1,2 mg/dL (0,39 mmol/L) met spierzwakte en kortademigheid. Wat is het belangrijkste risico?
- ASnelle gewichtstoename, maar geen ernstig gevaar
- BHyperkaliëmie doordat cellen kalium vrijgeven
- CZwakke ademhalingsspieren en hartfalen door laag fosfaat
- DNierstenen door calcium dat uit de botten vrijkomt
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
De buik van een patiënt is hard als een plank, en de patiënt ligt heel stil omdat bewegen de pijn verergert. Waar wijst dit op?
- APeritonitis
- BObstipatie
- CUrineweginfectie
- DIndigestie
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
An older patient has fallen several times since starting a new medicine. Which drug group is most likely to contribute?
- AVitamin D supplements
- BEmollient creams applied to the legs
- CBenzodiazepine sleeping tablets
- DLubricating eye drops
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
A patient taking simvastatin drinks a large glass of grapefruit juice every morning. Why is this a concern?
- AIt causes the cholesterol level to rise sharply
- BIt turns the statin into a blood thinner
- CIt stops the statin from being absorbed from the gut at all
- DIt raises statin levels and the risk of muscle damage
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?
- ASpeed up to about 160/min to improve the blood flow
- BStop compressions until a pulse is felt
- CSlow to 100–120/min and allow full chest recoil
- DPress more gently, to a depth of about 2 cm
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
The day after a thyroidectomy, a patient reports tingling around the mouth and in the fingers. Why might this happen?
- AThe thyroid hormone level has risen too high after surgery
- BThe parathyroid glands may have been damaged, lowering calcium
- CThe anaesthetic has caused an allergic reaction
- DThe patient is breathing too slowly after the operation
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
A drowsy patient's glucose meter shows "HI". What should the nurse do?
- AAssume the meter is broken and recheck tomorrow
- BTreat it as very high, check ketones and escalate
- CRecord "normal" in the notes because no number appears
- DGive glucose gel in case the reading is wrong
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Een patiënt met een ileumconduit (urostoma) maakt zich zorgen over slijm in de urine. Wat is de juiste uitleg?
- AHet wijst erop dat er een darmobstructie ontstaat
- BHet is normaal, omdat het conduit van dunne darm is gemaakt
- CHet betekent dat het stoma faalt en een operatie nodig heeft
- DHet is een teken van een niersteen en moet vandaag worden gemeld
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
A patient has a category (stage) 2 pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which plan is most appropriate?
- AMassage around the wound every hour to stimulate blood flow to the skin
- BLeave it uncovered and dry it with a hair dryer
- COffload the area, manage moisture, support nutrition and dress it
- DSit the patient upright in a chair for most of the day