Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Which factor is one of the strongest predictors that a patient will fall?

1. AWearing glasses for reading
2. BA previous fall
3. CHaving a private room
4. DBeing female

Which precautions are used for a patient with rubella (German measles)?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BContact precautions only
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DStandard precautions only

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

An infant has had a cleft lip repair. Why are elbow restraints often used?

1. ATo keep the infant from rolling over in the crib
2. BTo hold the IV line in place during feeds and stop it being pulled out
3. CTo stop the infant’s hands reaching the mouth while still allowing arm movement
4. DTo prevent the infant from sucking a pacifier

Which type of white blood cell is most often raised in viral infections?

1. AEosinophils
2. BLymphocytes
3. CNeutrophils
4. DBasophils

A family member will visit a patient on contact precautions. What should the nurse do?

1. AShow them how to use the gown and gloves and how to clean their hands
2. BTell them precautions only apply to staff
3. CAsk them to wear an N95 respirator only, with no gown or gloves
4. DTell them visits are not allowed at all

An IV bag from the pharmacy holds the correct drug, but the label shows another patient’s name. What should the nurse do?

1. ANot hang it, and get a correctly labeled bag from the pharmacy
2. BHang it, because the drug and dose are correct
3. CCross out the name and write in the correct patient’s name
4. DAsk the patient whether it is fine to use the bag

While preparing an IV medication, a nurse sees that the syringe tip touched the medication tray after the cap came off. What should the nurse do?

1. ABlow on the tip to remove any dust
2. BWipe the tip with an alcohol swab and give the dose
3. CDiscard the syringe and prepare the dose again with new equipment
4. DGive the dose anyway, because the medication tray was cleaned this morning