Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Welk type kamer wordt gebruikt voor een patiënt met ernstige immuunsuppressie, bijvoorbeeld na een stamceltransplantatie?

1. AEen gedeelde zaal met goede natuurlijke ventilatie en open ramen
2. BEen kamer met overdruk en gefilterde lucht
3. CEen isolatiekamer met onderdruk voor aerogene infecties
4. DElke kamer, zolang bezoekers handschoenen dragen

Which footwear is safest for a hospitalized patient who is walking?

1. ALoose slippers with an open heel that are easy to slide on
2. BOrdinary cotton socks with no grip on the soles
3. CBare feet on the polished floor
4. DNon-slip socks or well-fitting shoes with non-slip soles

In the fire extinguisher acronym PASS, what does the A stand for?

1. AActivate the fire alarm
2. BAssess the size of the room
3. CAim at the base of the fire
4. DAlert the fire department

A patient has a non-violent restraint. In most nursing policies, how often at minimum is it released for range of motion, toileting and skin care?

1. AAt least every 2 hours
2. BOnly when the patient asks for it
3. COnce a day, during the bath
4. DOnce every 12-hour shift

A patient walking with a gait belt suddenly starts to fall. What should the nurse do?

1. AGrab the patient under both arms and try hard to keep them standing up
2. BPull the patient backwards quickly toward the bed
3. CHold the belt, widen the stance and ease the patient gently to the floor
4. DLet go of the belt and run to call for help

Why can side rails be dangerous for a confused, restless patient?

1. ASide rails always cause pressure injuries
2. BSide rails stop staff from reaching the patient in an emergency
3. CSide rails make the bed move by itself
4. DThe patient may climb over them or get trapped in gaps

A patient with dementia is often found at the exit doors trying to leave the unit. Which measure is most appropriate?

1. AKeep the patient in a chair with a vest restraint
2. BUse an electronic wander alert, supervise closely and offer meaningful activity
3. CGive a sedative each time the patient goes to the door
4. DLock the patient alone in a single room so that they cannot reach the exit doors

During a procedure, a nurse sees that the team is about to start without a time-out. What should the nurse do?

1. ASpeak up clearly and stop the start until the time-out is done
2. BReport it to the manager at the end of the week
3. CSay nothing, because the surgeon is responsible for the procedure
4. DWait and raise the issue after the procedure is finished