Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

What is medical asepsis?

1. ASterilizing all equipment before every patient contact
2. BPractices that remove every microorganism, including spores, from an area
3. CPractices that reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
4. DGiving antibiotics to prevent infection after surgery

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

1. ASeasonal influenza
2. BHepatitis A
3. CHepatitis B
4. DNorovirus

What is a safety huddle?

1. AA long monthly meeting about staff holidays
2. BA meeting between the patient and their lawyer
3. CA short team meeting to share current risks and the plan for the shift
4. DA formal disciplinary meeting held after a staff member makes an error

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

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

A patient with a severe latex allergy is booked for surgery. Which measure is commonly used?

1. AGive the patient antihistamines before surgery and then use the normal supplies
2. BWrap latex items in plastic before use
3. CUse latex-free supplies and schedule the patient as the first case of the day
4. DUse latex gloves only for short procedures

A patient on oxygen is being taken to another department by wheelchair. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the cylinder is placed on the patient’s lap
2. BThat the cylinder is the largest size available
3. CThat the oxygen is turned off during the transfer to save the supply in the tank
4. DThat the portable cylinder has enough oxygen for the whole trip

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

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

A nurse has worked three long shifts in a row and feels exhausted. The manager asks the nurse to stay for another shift. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AExplain that fatigue would make care unsafe and decline the extra shift
2. BAgree, but skip the independent medication checks to save energy on the shift
3. CAgree and drink extra coffee to stay alert
4. DAgree without telling anyone about the fatigue