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. BA pandemic is a disease that only affects animals and never spreads to people
3. CAn epidemic is a disease that is always present at a low level
4. DA pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across several countries or continents

In START triage, which casualties are tagged green (minor)?

1. AThose who are breathing more than 30 times a minute
2. BThose who can walk to a designated area on their own
3. CThose who are not breathing after the airway is opened
4. DThose who cannot follow simple commands

Why is a carbon monoxide detector recommended in the home?

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

Een patiënt met actieve longtuberculose moet naar de afdeling radiologie. Hoe moet de patiënt worden vervoerd?

1. AZonder mondmasker, omdat de gang goed geventileerd en kort is
2. BMet een chirurgisch mondmasker, nadat radiologie vooraf is gewaarschuwd
3. CMet handschoenen en een schort, zonder mondmasker
4. DMet een N95-ademhalingsmasker dat niet op pasvorm is getest

Which measure reduces errors caused by interruptions during medication preparation?

1. APreparing medications at the busiest place on the ward
2. BAnswering phone calls and pages while counting tablets, to save time
3. CA quiet “no interruption” zone or signal while preparing medications
4. DPreparing medications for all patients at once

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

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

An audit shows poor hand hygiene compliance on a ward. Which plan is most likely to improve it?

1. AA single poster about hand hygiene placed in the staff room
2. BA combined approach with education, hand rub at every bedside, regular audits and feedback
3. CRemoving all sinks so staff must use hand rub
4. DDisciplining staff who are seen not cleaning their hands, with no other change

A nurse teaches new parents about safe infant sleep. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“We will put a soft bumper pad and a blanket in the crib so the baby is cozy.”
2. B“We will not smoke near the baby.”
3. C“We will lay the baby on the back for every sleep, including naps.”
4. D“We will keep the crib in our room, next to our bed, for the first months.”