Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Which signs are typical of a local infection in a wound?

1. APallor, coolness and numbness
2. BBluish skin and a weak distal pulse
3. CRedness, warmth, swelling and pain
4. DDry, flaky skin with mild itching

What is an adverse event in patient safety?

1. AHarm to a patient caused by health care, not by the illness
2. BA complaint from a patient about the hospital food
3. CA side effect that is listed and explained before treatment
4. DAn error that is noticed before it reaches the patient

A corridor is filling with smoke. How should staff move through it?

1. AOpen all windows on the way
2. BStand up straight and walk quickly
3. CHold their breath and run through
4. DStay low, below the smoke

Which nursing care reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

1. AChanging the ventilator circuit every few hours
2. BLying the patient flat for most of the day
3. CLeaving secretions in the mouth to protect the airway
4. DRegular oral care to reduce bacteria in the mouth

Wat is het doel van “Tall Man”-letters, zoals in hydrOXYzine en hydrALAZINE?

1. ADe merknaam aangeven
2. BDe sterkte van het geneesmiddel aangeven
3. COp elkaar lijkende geneesmiddelnamen gemakkelijker te onderscheiden maken
4. DAangeven welk van de twee geneesmiddelen hoogrisicomedicatie is

A patient has a weak left leg. Which instruction about using a cane is correct?

1. AMove the cane and the right leg forward together
2. BHold the cane in the left hand, on the weaker side
3. CHold the cane in the right hand, on the stronger side
4. DKeep the cane well out to the side, away from the body

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

A toddler has bruises of different ages and a burn, and the parent’s explanation does not fit the injuries. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport the concern following child-protection (safeguarding) procedures
2. BConfront the parent and ask them to admit to abuse
3. CDocument only and say nothing to anyone
4. DWait until there is clear proof of abuse before reporting anything at all