1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
A patient on a nasal cannula at 6 L/min still has a low SpO₂. What should the nurse do?
- ARemove the oxygen to see if the SpO₂ changes
- BReport it, because a different oxygen device is likely to be needed
- CTurn the nasal cannula up to 15 L/min
- DRecheck the SpO₂ at the next routine set of observations in four hours
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A nurse must care for a patient with a radioactive implant. Which approach best limits the nurse’s exposure?
- AStand close to the patient to finish care faster
- BLimit time in the room, keep as far away as possible and use shielding
- CSpend longer in the room each time but visit less often during the shift
- DWear a surgical mask to block the radiation
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
A nurse has been fit-tested for an N95 respirator. What should the nurse do each time it is put on?
- APerform a user seal check
- BArrange a new fit test
- CMoisten the edges so it seals better
- DWear a surgical mask underneath it
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
Patients contaminated with radioactive dust arrive at the hospital. Which step removes most of the external contamination?
- AGiving the patient potassium iodide
- BWrapping the patient in a blanket
- CRemoving the patient’s clothing
- DScrubbing the skin until it is red
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
A patient taking a statin reports new, unexplained muscle pain and weakness. Which laboratory test would the nurse expect to be ordered?
- ACardiac troponin
- BSerum lipase
- CCreatine kinase (CK)
- DSerum ammonia
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
The nurse teaches a patient about the HbA1c test. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?
- A"My daily finger-stick readings still matter between the tests"
- B"A lower result means less risk of damage to my eyes and kidneys"
- C"The test shows my average glucose over the past few months"
- D"I must not eat anything for 12 hours before the HbA1c test"
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Why should a urinary catheter drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder?
- ATo keep the urine warm
- BTo prevent urine flowing back into the bladder
- CTo make the bag easier for the nurse to empty
- DTo stop the catheter from falling out
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
Which type of drug is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain?
- AAntibiotics such as amoxicillin, given as a long course
- BProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
- CSome anticonvulsants or antidepressants, such as gabapentin
- DAntihistamines such as cetirizine
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
Which finding shows that long-standing hypertension has caused target organ damage?
- ALeft ventricular hypertrophy on the ECG
- BA normal fasting glucose
- CA heart rate of 72/min
- DClear lung fields on the chest X-ray
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
Two adults with cystic fibrosis are admitted to the same ward. What is the correct infection-control plan?
- AUse standard precautions only, as CF is not infectious
- BPut them in the same bay so they can support each other
- CLet them share physiotherapy sessions and equipment
- DNurse them in separate single rooms and keep them apart
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
A patient with a spinal cord injury can still feel a light touch around the anus. What does this show?
- AThe sensation is only a spinal reflex and has no real meaning for recovery
- BThe injury is incomplete, which suggests a better chance of recovery
- CThe injury is complete, and recovery is not possible
- DThe patient has an injury of the brain, not the cord
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Een patiënt met DKA knapt op: glucose 9 mmol/L, ketonen 0,4 mmol/L, pH 7,36. Hij eet en drinkt. Hoe moet de intraveneuze insuline worden gestopt?
- ADe intraveneuze insuline nu stoppen en morgen met subcutane insuline beginnen
- BAlle insuline stoppen, omdat de ketoacidose volledig is verdwenen
- CSubcutane insuline bij een maaltijd geven en daarna het intraveneuze infuus stoppen na een overlap
- DAlleen subcutane insuline geven als de glucose boven 20 mmol/L komt
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
When breaking bad news, what is the first step in frameworks such as SPIKES?
- AGive all treatment options before checking understanding
- BAsk the family to decide what the patient should be told
- CGive the diagnosis as quickly as possible in the corridor
- DSet up a private setting with enough time
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
On day 3 after surgery, a patient has a temperature of 38,6 °C, respiratory rate 24/min, pulse 118/min, BP 92/58 mmHg and new confusion. What should the nurse do?
- AEscalate urgently and start the sepsis pathway
- BEncourage oral fluids and wait for the doctor's round
- CRecord the observations and continue routine care
- DGive paracetamol and recheck in four hours