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 breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
- B“I will try to hold my breath for a few seconds at the top.”
- C“I will blow into it as hard and fast as I can.”
- D“I will use it several times every hour while awake.”
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
Een LPN/LVN meldt dat een stabiele patiënt nu nieuwe pijn op de borst heeft. Wat moet de RN doen?
- ADe zorgassistent vragen een ECG te maken en op de uitslag te wachten
- BDe LPN/LVN vragen het af te handelen en aan het einde van de dienst terug te melden
- CDe patiënt zelf beoordelen en beslissen over de vervolgstappen
- DDe LPN/LVN zeggen de zo-nodig-nitroglycerine zonder beoordeling te geven
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A visitor with a cold wants to see a patient who has severe neutropenia. What should the nurse advise?
- APostpone the visit until the visitor is well
- BVisit but avoid touching the patient’s bed
- CVisit only if the cold started more than a day ago
- DVisit as usual after washing the hands
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
The laboratory reports that a blood sample labeled with one patient’s name has a blood group different from that patient’s previous result. What is the most likely problem and response?
- AA normal change in the patient’s blood group over the years since the last test
- BThe previous result was wrong, so it is deleted
- CA wrong-patient sample, so the test is repeated and the event reported
- DA laboratory machine fault, so no action is needed
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which finding best shows that the treatment is effective?
- ASix to eight watery stools a day with dizziness
- BA rising serum ammonia with a slower flapping tremor
- CTwo to three soft stools a day and clearer thinking
- DNo bowel movement for 2 days and calm sleep
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
A patient with diabetes had a glucose of 58 mg/dL (3,2 mmol/L), took 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate and, 15 minutes later, the glucose is 64 mg/dL (3,6 mmol/L). The patient is alert. What should the nurse do next?
- AGive a protein snack only and recheck tomorrow
- BGive another 15 g of fast carbohydrate and recheck
- CGive a long-acting insulin dose to stabilize it
- DWait until the next meal before giving anything
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Why is oxygen often humidified for a patient with a tracheostomy?
- ADry oxygen causes high blood glucose
- BHumidification lowers the oxygen concentration to a safer level
- CHumidity is needed for the oxygen to work as a drug
- DThe tube bypasses the nose, which normally warms and moistens air
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
An older patient has fallen several times since starting a new medicine. Which drug group is most likely to contribute?
- ABenzodiazepine sleeping tablets
- BVitamin D supplements
- CEmollient creams applied to the legs
- DLubricating eye drops
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
Wat is de ejectiefractie?
- AHet volume bloed dat het hart elke minuut rondpompt
- BHet volume bloed dat bij elke hartslag wordt uitgepompt
- CDe druk in de linkerkamer aan het einde van de diastolische vulling
- DHet percentage bloed in de ventrikel dat bij elke hartslag wordt uitgeworpen
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
An adult inhales a peanut while laughing and now has a persistent cough and wheeze on one side. Where is the peanut most likely to have lodged?
- AThe left main bronchus
- BThe oesophagus
- CThe right main bronchus
- DThe nasal cavity
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
Hoe moet peritoneale dialysevloeistof vóór gebruik worden verwarmd?
- AIn een magnetron
- BHet moet koud uit de koelkast worden gebruikt
- CIn een speciale droge warmer
- DIn een kom heet kraanwater
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Which patient with a spinal cord injury is at risk of autonomic dysreflexia?
- AA patient with an injury at L5
- BA patient with an injury at S2
- CA patient with an injury at T4
- DA patient with an injury at L3
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
Which drug class is used to reduce the risk of a first variceal bleed in cirrhosis?
- ANon-selective beta-blockers
- BProton pump inhibitors
- CCalcium supplements
- DThiazide diuretics
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
A patient taking oral capecitabine reports red, painful, peeling palms and soles. What should the nurse do?
- AAdvise hot soaks for the hands and feet
- BReassure that it is a sign of an unrelated allergy to washing powder
- CTell the patient to take a double dose next time
- DReport it; this is hand-foot syndrome and treatment may need changing