Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

To prevent scald burns at home, what is a commonly recommended maximum temperature for hot water coming out of the tap?

1. A71 °C (160 °F)
2. B66 °C (150 °F)
3. C49 °C (120 °F)
4. D60 °C (140 °F)

What is the purpose of a dosimeter badge worn by staff who work with radiation?

1. ATo protect the wearer from radiation
2. BTo show staff which patients are radioactive after treatment
3. CTo measure how much radiation the wearer has been exposed to
4. DTo open doors to the radiology department

Why is a carbon monoxide detector recommended in the home?

1. ACarbon monoxide has no color or smell, so people cannot detect it themselves
2. BCarbon monoxide is only dangerous outdoors
3. CCarbon monoxide always smells like rotten eggs
4. DThe detector also measures the air temperature and humidity in the home

A patient with difficulty swallowing is prescribed an extended-release tablet. What should the nurse do?

1. ACut the tablet in half so it is easier to swallow
2. BAsk the prescriber or pharmacist for another form and not crush the tablet
3. CDissolve the tablet in a glass of hot water
4. DCrush the tablet finely and mix it into a spoonful of applesauce or yogurt

A patient is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. Why are personal belongings checked?

1. ATo make a list of valuable items for insurance
2. BTo decide which family members may visit
3. CTo remove items that could be used to harm self or others
4. DTo find out what the patient likes to wear during the hospital stay

Many intensive care units bathe patients daily with chlorhexidine. What is the main purpose?

1. ATo treat existing wound infections without the need for antibiotics
2. BTo reduce skin bacteria and bloodstream infections linked to central lines
3. CTo moisturize dry skin in older patients
4. DTo lower the patient’s body temperature

A child with fever, cough, red eyes and a spreading rash is in a clinic waiting room. Measles is suspected. What should the nurse do first?

1. AAsk the family to wait in the main waiting room until the child is called in
2. BSend the child home to rest without an assessment
3. CPut a mask on the child and move them into an airborne isolation room
4. DGive the child an antipyretic and continue triage

A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor next to the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AComplete an incident report while the details are fresh
2. BLift the patient back into bed with a colleague
3. CAssess the patient for injury before moving them
4. DTelephone the family to tell them about the fall