Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

1. AAn epidemic always affects more people than a pandemic
2. BAn epidemic is a disease that is always present at a low level
3. CA pandemic is a disease that only affects animals and never spreads to people
4. DA pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across several countries or continents

Under US OSHA rules, how often must a health care worker be fit-tested for a tight-fitting respirator such as an N95?

1. AEvery five years, at license renewal
2. BAt least once a year, and when the model changes
3. COnly after the worker has an exposure
4. DOnce only, when the worker is first hired by the hospital

Welke enkele maatregel is het belangrijkst om de verspreiding van infecties in de zorg te voorkomen?

1. AAlle patiënten antibiotica voorschrijven
2. BHandhygiëne
3. CAltijd een mondmasker dragen
4. DRamen gesloten houden

An infant has had a cleft lip repair. Why are elbow restraints often used?

1. ATo keep the infant from rolling over in the crib
2. BTo prevent the infant from sucking a pacifier
3. CTo hold the IV line in place during feeds and stop it being pulled out
4. DTo stop the infant’s hands reaching the mouth while still allowing arm movement

The laboratory calls with a critical lab result by phone. What should the nurse do?

1. AWrite it down, read it back to confirm and report it to the provider promptly
2. BTell the patient the result first and then call the provider
3. CRemember the value and enter it in the chart at the end of the shift
4. DWait for the printed report to arrive before telling the provider about it

A parent will give a liquid antibiotic to a child at home. Which teaching is best?

1. AUse the oral syringe or dosing cup that comes with the medicine
2. BUse any teaspoon or tablespoon from the kitchen drawer at home
3. CUse a tablespoon for doses over 5 mL
4. DEstimate the dose by pouring into a cup

Ten minutes into a red blood cell transfusion, the patient reports chills and low back pain and has a new fever. What should the nurse do first?

1. ASlow the transfusion and recheck vital signs in 15 minutes
2. BStop the transfusion
3. CCall the blood bank and let the transfusion continue
4. DGive an antipyretic and continue the transfusion

A visitor is receiving an electric shock from a faulty lamp and is still touching it. What should the nurse do first?

1. APull the visitor away from the lamp by the arm as quickly as possible
2. BStart chest compressions straight away
3. CThrow water over the lamp to stop the current
4. DSwitch off the power or unplug the lamp without touching the person