Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Surgical instruments that enter sterile tissue are “critical” items. Which processing do they need before reuse?

1. ALow-level disinfection
2. BSterilization
3. CHigh-level disinfection
4. DCleaning with detergent and water only

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 reservoir
4. DThe infectious agent

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

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

Which part of a sterile surgical gown is considered sterile once it is on?

1. AOnly the back of the gown, which nobody touches
2. BThe whole gown, including the back, the collar and the area below the waist
3. CThe front from chest to the level of the sterile field, and the sleeves
4. DThe front from the neck down to the knees

A patient on nasal cannula oxygen has dry lips. Which product should the nurse offer?

1. AA scented petroleum ointment
2. BAn oil-based lip balm
3. CPetroleum jelly
4. DA water-based lip lubricant

An alcohol-based skin prep has been used before surgery with electrosurgery. What must happen before the drapes are placed?

1. AThe prep must be fully dry and any pooled liquid removed
2. BThe prep must be wiped off with saline
3. CThe prep must be covered with the drapes while it is still wet
4. DThe prep must be warmed with a hair dryer

Shortly after a patient falls, the team holds a brief “post-fall huddle”. What is its main purpose?

1. ATo decide which staff member was to blame for the fall
2. BTo find out quickly why the fall happened and change the care plan to prevent another
3. CTo agree on what the team will tell the patient’s lawyer and the family
4. DTo complete the patient’s discharge paperwork

A patient sitting in a chair starts to have a generalized seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. APut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue and airway
2. BEase the patient to the floor, protect the head and turn them on their side
3. CHold the patient firmly in the chair until the seizure stops
4. DLeave to get the provider, then return