Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

For which of these viruses is there no vaccine available?

1. AMeasles
2. BHepatitis B
3. CHepatitis C
4. DHepatitis A

A patient uses glasses and a hearing aid. How does this affect fall prevention?

1. AThey should only be worn during meals and visits, to keep them from breaking
2. BThe glasses and hearing aid should be in place and working when the patient is awake
3. CThey should be stored away to prevent them from being lost
4. DThey make no difference to the risk of falling

Which signs are typical of a local infection in a wound?

1. ARedness, warmth, swelling and pain
2. BDry, flaky skin with mild itching
3. CPallor, coolness and numbness
4. DBluish skin and a weak distal pulse

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. CTake rectal temperatures for accuracy
4. DUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor

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

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

How are neuromuscular blocking drugs, such as vecuronium, safely stored?

1. ASeparate from other drugs, with a warning that they cause paralysis
2. BIn the general stock cupboard with the other IV drugs and no special labels
3. CMixed in the same bin as other high-use drugs
4. DNext to common IV antibiotics so they are easy to find

Over a few hours, the emergency department sees many previously healthy people with the same unusual severe symptoms. What should the nurse do?

1. ASend the patients home quickly to avoid crowding the emergency department
2. BReport it to infection prevention and public health authorities promptly
3. CTreat each patient and wait to see if more arrive next week
4. DTell only the patients’ families about the pattern

Een patiënt met luchtwegisolatie heeft dringend een CT-scan nodig. Welk plan is juist?

1. ADe scan wordt uitgesteld totdat de patiënt niet meer besmettelijk is
2. BDe patiënt draagt een N95-ademhalingsmasker, dus het personeel heeft geen bescherming nodig
3. CPatiënt met mondmasker, CT vooraf gewaarschuwd, personeel met ademhalingsmaskers
4. DPatiënt gaat zonder mondmasker en de CT-ruimte wordt de volgende dag schoongemaakt