Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

In the United States classification, which class of fire extinguisher is used for an electrical fire?

1. AClass B
2. BClass K
3. CClass A
4. DClass C

How should a nurse clean a stethoscope between patients?

1. AWipe the diaphragm and tubing with an alcohol or approved disinfectant wipe
2. BSend it to be sterilized in an autoclave after every single patient contact
3. CRinse it under running water and dry it on a towel
4. DClean it once a week, unless it is visibly dirty

Which item is “non-critical” and needs only cleaning and low-level disinfection between patients?

1. AA blood pressure cuff
2. BA set of surgical forceps
3. CA central venous catheter
4. DA flexible gastroscope

During routine handwashing with soap and water (medical asepsis), how are the hands held?

1. AHigher than the elbows, so water runs down the arms
2. BLevel with the shoulders, away from the sink
3. CLower than the elbows, so water runs off the fingertips
4. DTouching the inside of the sink for support

Why must visible dirt be removed from equipment before it is disinfected?

1. ADisinfectants only work on wet surfaces
2. BCleaning first is only needed for metal items
3. COrganic matter can shield organisms and weaken the disinfectant
4. DDirt makes the disinfectant react and work too strongly on the surface

A patient with a fever and a cough arrives in a crowded clinic waiting room. What should the nurse do?

1. ADo nothing until the patient is seen by the provider
2. BGive everyone else in the waiting room a mask instead
3. CAsk the patient to wait outside in the car park
4. DGive the patient a mask and seat them apart from others

Een patiënt met ernstige immuunsuppressie na een stamceltransplantatie ligt in een beschermende omgeving. Welk voorwerp mag niet de kamer in?

1. AEen schone, gedesinfecteerde tablet
2. BVerse bloemen of potplanten
3. CEen gezinsfoto in een lijst die schoon is afgeveegd
4. DDe eigen schone kleding van de patiënt

A patient who speaks little English is being discharged with new medications. The patient’s 12-year-old child offers to interpret. What should the nurse do?

1. ALet the child interpret, because the family prefers it
2. BGive written instructions in English only
3. CUse a professional medical interpreter
4. DUse simple English and many hand gestures