Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Why do hospital electrical devices have three-prong plugs?

1. AThe third prong connects the device to a backup battery
2. BThe third prong lets the device draw a higher voltage from the wall socket
3. CThe third prong stops the plug from being pulled out by accident
4. DThe third prong grounds the device and carries stray current safely away

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

1. AStandard precautions only
2. BAirborne precautions
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DContact precautions only

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

1. ANorovirus
2. BSeasonal influenza
3. CHepatitis B
4. DHepatitis A

A patient has patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). A family member presses the button while the patient sleeps. What should the nurse explain?

1. AFamily can press it as long as they count the presses
2. BThe pump will always stop any overdose
3. COnly the patient should press it, because this keeps the system safe
4. DPressing it while the patient sleeps prevents the pain from getting worse later

Where is a gait belt placed when helping a patient to walk?

1. AAround the chest, under the arms
2. BAround the patient’s waist, over clothing
3. CAround the hips, directly on bare skin
4. DAround both thighs, just above the knees

A patient is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. Why are personal belongings checked?

1. ATo make a list of valuable items for insurance
2. BTo find out what the patient likes to wear during the hospital stay
3. CTo decide which family members may visit
4. DTo remove items that could be used to harm self or others

A nurse teaches parents about firearm safety at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“We keep all the ammunition locked away separately from the gun.”
2. B“We will ask other parents about guns before play dates.”
3. C“We keep the gun loaded in the nightstand, and the children know not to touch it.”
4. D“We store the gun unloaded in a locked safe in the bedroom.”

Tijdens een medicatieronde met orale geneesmiddelen vraagt een patiënt een tablet later in te mogen nemen. De verpleegkundige laat het op het nachtkastje liggen. Wat is het belangrijkste veiligheidsprobleem?

1. ATabletten lossen snel op als ze in de open lucht blijven liggen
2. BDe verpleegkundige kan niet bevestigen dat het is ingenomen, en iemand anders kan het innemen
3. CEr is geen veiligheidsprobleem als de patiënt alert is
4. DDe tablet kan zijn kleur verliezen en later moeilijk te herkennen zijn