1.Prioriteren en delegerenGemiddeld
A woman calls to say her husband suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. What should the nurse advise?
- ALet him lie down and see if it improves
- BBook an appointment with his doctor next week
- CCall emergency services now and note the time it started
- DDrive him to the hospital yourself after he has eaten dinner
2.Prioriteren en delegerenMoeilijk
A patient with raised intracranial pressure is being nursed on the ward. Which position is best?
- ASitting forward with the chin on the chest
- BHead down with the legs raised above the heart
- CFlat on the back with the head turned well over to one side
- DHead of the bed at about 30 degrees with the neck straight
3.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidGemiddeld
Which type of white blood cell is most often raised in viral infections?
- ANeutrophils
- BBasophils
- CEosinophils
- DLymphocytes
4.Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheidMoeilijk
Before the wound is closed, the sponge count does not match the starting count. What should happen?
- AAssume that the first count was wrong and continue
- BTell the surgeon and team, search for the item, and image the patient per policy if it is not found
- CClose the wound to avoid a long anesthetic and recount the sponges after surgery
- DChange the count on the record so that it matches, then close the wound as planned
5.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenGemiddeld
Which instruction is correct for a patient taking an oral potassium chloride supplement?
- ACrush the extended-release tablets and mix them with a little water if needed
- BUse a salt substitute as well, so less of the tablet is needed each day
- CTake it on an empty stomach with only a small sip of water to speed absorption
- DTake it with food and a full glass of water, and do not crush extended-release tablets
6.Laboratoriumwaarden en elektrolytenMoeilijk
Waarom kan een normaal creatinine misleidend zijn bij een kwetsbare oudere met weinig spiermassa?
- AEen normaal creatinine bewijst altijd een normale nierfunctie
- BOuderen hebben altijd een hoger creatinine dan jongeren
- CMinder spieren maken minder creatinine, waardoor een verminderde nierfunctie verborgen blijft
- DHet creatininegehalte hangt helemaal niet af van spiermassa
7.Klinische verpleegkundeGemiddeld
Which blood results are typical of Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency)?
- AHigh sodium and low potassium
- BLow sodium and high potassium
- CLow haemoglobin and high platelets
- DHigh glucose and high calcium
8.Klinische verpleegkundeMoeilijk
A patient with central chest pain has ST elevation on the 12-lead ECG. What is the main aim of urgent treatment?
- AStrict bed rest for several days before deciding on treatment
- BStarting a cholesterol-lowering drug before any other treatment is given
- CRestoring blood flow through the blocked coronary artery quickly
- DWaiting for the troponin result before taking any action
9.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirGemiddeld
A patient with angle-closure glaucoma needs nebulised ipratropium. What precaution is sensible?
- AMix it with an eye drop before putting it in the nebuliser
- BRun it at the highest possible gas flow
- CGive it only with the patient lying completely flat
- DUse a mouthpiece or protect the eyes from the mist
10.Medisch-chirurgisch: cardiovasculair en respiratoirMoeilijk
Four hours after cardiac surgery, the mediastinal drain, which had been draining steadily, suddenly stops. BP falls to 84/60 mmHg, the heart rate rises and the CVP climbs. What should the nurse suspect?
- ANormal recovery, as the bleeding has stopped
- BA tension pneumothorax on the left side
- CCardiac tamponade from a clotted drain
- DFluid overload from intravenous fluids
11.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenGemiddeld
Which side effects are common with oxybutynin for an overactive bladder?
- AA cough and a raised potassium
- BDiarrhoea and heavy sweating
- CWeight loss and a fast tremor
- DDry mouth and constipation
12.Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nierenMoeilijk
Six weeks after a kidney transplant, a patient has a fever, tenderness over the graft, less urine and a rising creatinine. What is most likely?
- AA normal finding as the kidney settles in
- BAcute rejection, needing urgent transplant team review
- CDehydration that needs only more oral fluids and rest
- DA side effect of sun exposure
13.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieGemiddeld
A patient is starting regular oral morphine. Which bowel advice is most appropriate?
- AWait until there has been no stool for a week
- BStart a regular laxative at the same time
- CTake a bulk-forming laxative only with very little water
- DStop eating fibre completely
14.Medisch-chirurgisch: maag-darmstelsel, perioperatief en oncologieMoeilijk
Tijdens algehele narcose krijgt een patiënt kaakstijfheid, stijgend eind-expiratoir CO₂ en tachycardie, daarna een snel stijgende temperatuur. Welk geneesmiddel is de specifieke behandeling?
- AParacetamol
- BSuxamethonium
- CDantroleen
- DNaloxon