Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Which infection is mainly spread through blood and is a major risk after a needlestick injury?

1. AHepatitis A
2. BNorovirus
3. CSeasonal influenza
4. DHepatitis B

How should a nurse clean a stethoscope between patients?

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

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 infectious agent
3. CThe reservoir
4. DThe susceptible host

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. CThe patient may climb over them or get trapped in gaps
4. DSide rails make the bed move by itself

Welke methode voor handhygiëne moet het personeel na de patiëntenzorg gebruiken tijdens een norovirusuitbraak op een afdeling?

1. AAlleen de handen afvegen aan een papieren doekje
2. BGeen handhygiëne als er handschoenen zijn gedragen
3. CAlleen handalcohol
4. DHanden wassen met water en zeep

When should a nurse call the rapid response team?

1. AWhen a patient shows an acute decline, such as new confusion or a sharp change in vital signs
2. BOnly after a patient has had a cardiac or respiratory arrest on the ward
3. COnly when the provider has written an order for a rapid response call in the chart
4. DOnly when the patient’s family makes a complaint

A nurse has raised a safety concern about an order with the prescriber, who dismissed it without addressing it. What should the nurse do next?

1. AState the concern clearly a second time and, if still unresolved, use the chain of command
2. BCarry out the order as written, because the prescriber has heard the concern
3. CRefuse to care for the patient for the rest of the shift until the prescriber apologizes
4. DDiscuss the concern with the patient and let them decide

A patient with pneumonia has low blood pressure and a raised serum lactate. What does the raised lactate suggest?

1. AA normal response to having a fever
2. BRecovery from the infection is beginning
3. CPoor tissue perfusion, a sign of sepsis-related shock
4. DMild dehydration from poor intake, with no further concern