Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Where should medicines be stored in a home with young children?

1. AIn a handbag that is left on the floor or a chair
2. BOn the kitchen counter so doses are not forgotten
3. CIn their original containers in a locked or high cabinet
4. DIn unlabeled containers or pill boxes so they are easy to carry around

What is a superinfection?

1. AAn infection that spreads to more than one organ at the same time
2. BAn infection of a surgical wound that has opened
3. CAn infection that no antibiotic can treat
4. DA new infection that grows when antibiotics upset the normal flora

Which lab value commonly rises with inflammation and infection?

1. ASerum sodium
2. BHemoglobin
3. CC-reactive protein (CRP)
4. DSerum albumin

A parent calls because a toddler has swallowed some household cleaner. The child is awake and breathing normally. What should the nurse advise first?

1. AMake the child vomit, using a finger at the back of the throat
2. BGive syrup of ipecac from the medicine cabinet
3. CWait to see whether any symptoms develop over the next day
4. DContact the local poison advice service now for specific advice

A patient has received oral radioactive iodine therapy. Which precaution is usually taken?

1. ALimit time close to the patient and handle body fluids per radiation policy
2. BEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
3. CLet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
4. DPlace the patient on droplet precautions with a surgical mask

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

1. ALying the patient flat for most of the day
2. BLeaving secretions in the mouth to protect the airway
3. CRegular oral care to reduce bacteria in the mouth
4. DChanging the ventilator circuit every few hours

An 84-year-old resident with an indwelling catheter suddenly becomes confused but has no fever. What should the nurse consider?

1. AAn infection may present as confusion in older adults, so assess further and report
2. BA sedative is needed to keep the resident calm
3. CInfection can be ruled out because there is no fever
4. DThe confusion is part of normal aging at this age and needs no further action

Welke combinatie van een ziekteverwekker met de bijbehorende aanvullende voorzorgsmaatregelen is juist?

1. AMazelen – alleen contactisolatie
2. BC. difficile – luchtwegisolatie
3. CBof – druppelisolatie
4. DInfluenza – alleen luchtwegisolatie