Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

In the CDC sequence that removes each item separately, which piece of PPE is taken off first?

1. AGoggles or face shield
2. BGown
3. CMask or respirator
4. DGloves

In the chain of infection, which link does vaccination break?

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

Why is “IU” (international units) on The Joint Commission’s “Do Not Use” list?

1. AIt refers only to insulin units
2. BIt means “inpatient use” in many hospitals
3. CIt is only allowed in pediatric orders
4. DIt can be misread as “IV” or as the number 10

A nurse finds an unlabeled syringe of clear fluid on the medication counter. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk nearby staff and use it if someone recognizes it
2. BLabel it with the most likely drug name
3. CDiscard it, because its contents cannot be confirmed
4. DGive it to the patient whose medication is due

Which technique is correct when collecting a wound culture?

1. AUse one swab to sample two different wounds
2. BSwab the old pus on the dressing that was just removed from the wound
3. CCollect the sample only after antibiotics have been started
4. DClean the wound with sterile saline first, then swab clean tissue

Hair must be removed from a planned surgical site. Which method reduces the risk of surgical site infection?

1. AShaving with a razor just before the incision
2. BUsing wax strips on the morning of surgery
3. CShaving with a disposable razor the night before surgery
4. DClipping with electric clippers just before surgery

According to the “Swiss cheese” model of error, why do errors reach patients?

1. APatients often do not follow their care instructions
2. BTechnology fails more often than people do
3. COne careless person makes a mistake that no system could stop
4. DWeaknesses in several layers of defense line up at the same time

Which position is especially dangerous for a patient in physical restraints?

1. ALying on the back with the head raised
2. BLying face down (prone)
3. CSitting upright in bed
4. DLying on the side