Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

In the chain of infection, which link is broken when a patient covers the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing?

1. AThe portal of exit
2. BThe susceptible host
3. CThe infectious agent
4. DThe reservoir

Several people develop Salmonella infection after eating the same undercooked chicken. Which mode of transmission is this?

1. AVector-borne transmission
2. BVehicle transmission
3. CAirborne transmission
4. DDirect contact transmission

What is a “never event”?

1. AAn event that has never been reported before
2. BAn event that only happens at night
3. CA serious, preventable event that should never happen, such as wrong-site surgery
4. DA rare side effect of a drug that has never been described in the literature before

Which practice makes shift handoff safer?

1. AUsing a standard format such as SBAR or I-PASS, with time for questions
2. BGiving handoff from memory without any structure
3. CLeaving written notes only, without a chance for questions
4. DGiving handoff in a busy corridor so that the outgoing nurse can leave on time

A patient has a very low platelet count. Which safety measure is appropriate?

1. ATake rectal temperatures for accuracy
2. BUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor
3. CUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
4. DFloss hard each day to keep the gums healthy

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. BLet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
3. CEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
4. DPlace the patient on droplet precautions with a surgical mask

A patient with pulmonary tuberculosis has been on treatment. Which findings usually allow airborne isolation to end?

1. AThree negative sputum smears, clinical improvement and continued therapy
2. BOne negative chest x-ray after starting treatment
3. CThe cough has stopped, even with no sputum tests
4. DThe patient has been in hospital for one week and has taken every dose of medicine

A patient on a general ward for two days is found to have smear-positive pulmonary TB. What should the nurse do besides moving the patient to an airborne isolation room?

1. ANothing more, because the patient has now been isolated
2. BInform infection prevention so exposed patients and staff can be identified and followed up
3. CTell all the exposed patients to start TB drugs at once, before any testing
4. DClose the ward to all new admissions for a full year