Werkblad Klinische verpleegkunde met antwoorden

The term "pallor" means:

1. AYellowing of the skin and eyes
2. BBluish fingertips
3. CA red, raised rash
4. DAbnormal paleness of the skin

Therapeutische elastische kousen en vroeg mobiliseren worden na een operatie vooral gebruikt om te voorkomen:

1. AAlleen decubitus aan de hiel
2. BUrineretentie
3. CVeneuze trombo-embolie
4. DWondinfectie

What is the usual normal white cell count in adults?

1. AAbout 50–80 × 10⁹/L (50,000–80,000/mm³)
2. BAbout 4–11 × 10⁹/L (4,000–11,000/mm³)
3. CAbout 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000/mm³)
4. DAbout 0,1–0,5 × 10⁹/L (100–500/mm³)

Why is oxygen often humidified for a patient with a tracheostomy?

1. AHumidity is needed for the oxygen to work as a drug
2. BHumidification lowers the oxygen concentration to a safer level
3. CDry oxygen causes high blood glucose
4. DThe tube bypasses the nose, which normally warms and moistens air

When should discharge planning usually begin?

1. AOnly after the patient asks to go home
2. BAfter the patient has been home for a week
3. COn or soon after admission
4. DOn the morning of discharge

What is the main benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD?

1. ABetter exercise capacity and quality of life
2. BA cure for the disease within months
3. CNo further need for inhalers
4. DReversal of the lung damage caused by smoking

A nurse phones a doctor about a deteriorating patient using SBAR. Which statement belongs in the "R" section?

1. A"I am calling about Mr Smith, who is breathless."
2. B"His blood pressure is 85/50 and he is confused."
3. C"Please review him within the next 15 minutes."
4. D"He was admitted three days ago with pneumonia."

A patient has a single hot, swollen, very painful knee and a fever. Why is urgent joint aspiration important?

1. ATo prevent osteoporosis
2. BTo check for rheumatoid arthritis antibodies in the joint fluid
3. CTo rule out septic arthritis, which can rapidly destroy the joint
4. DTo measure the patient's cholesterol