Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

What is the incubation period of an infection?

1. AThe time from the first vague symptoms to specific symptoms
2. BThe time when the person recovers and symptoms fade
3. CThe time between entry of the organism and the first symptoms
4. DThe time when the specific symptoms are at their worst

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

1. ASterilization
2. BLow-level disinfection
3. CCleaning with detergent and water only
4. DHigh-level disinfection

In the chain of infection, which link is broken when a patient covers the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing?

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

Why can side rails be dangerous for a confused, restless patient?

1. ASide rails stop staff from reaching the patient in an emergency
2. BSide rails make the bed move by itself
3. CSide rails always cause pressure injuries
4. DThe patient may climb over them or get trapped in gaps

Which patient has the highest risk of a burn from a heating pad?

1. AA healthy young adult with a strained muscle
2. BA patient recovering from a cold
3. CA patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
4. DA patient with a sprained wrist who is fully alert

Hoe strak moet een polsfixatie zitten?

1. ALos genoeg zodat de hand van de patiënt eruit kan glippen
2. BZo strak mogelijk zodat de patiënt de arm niet kan bewegen
3. CStrak genoeg om de pols te vertragen
4. DLos genoeg om twee vingers tussen de fixatie en de huid te kunnen steken

Een patiënt bij bewustzijn met een risico op verslikken krijgt orale medicatie. Welke handelwijze is het veiligst?

1. AAlle tabletten fijnmaken zonder te controleren of dat mag
2. BAlle tabletten tegelijk geven om tijd te besparen
3. CDe patiënt plat op de rug leggen om het slikken te vergemakkelijken
4. DDe patiënt rechtop laten zitten en één tablet tegelijk geven

Which action by assistive personnel requires the nurse to step in?

1. APutting soiled linen straight into a laundry bag at the bedside
2. BWashing hands with soap and water after leaving a C. difficile room
3. CGoing from one patient’s bed to the next while wearing the same gloves
4. DRemoving gloves and then cleaning the hands with alcohol rub