Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

After washing hands at a sink with hand-operated taps, how should the nurse turn off the water?

1. AWith the freshly washed hands
2. BWith the bare forearm before drying
3. CThe tap is left running for the next person
4. DWith a clean, dry paper towel

Which PPE is needed when a nurse draws blood from a vein?

1. AA sterile gown
2. BA full face shield and boots
3. CGloves
4. DAn N95 respirator

Several people develop Salmonella infection after eating the same undercooked chicken. Which mode of transmission is this?

1. AVector-borne transmission
2. BVehicle transmission
3. CAirborne transmission
4. DDirect contact transmission

A nurse finds a used needle in a patient’s bed linen. What should the nurse do?

1. ALeave it where it is for the housekeeping staff to remove later in the day
2. BPick it up by the hub or with forceps, put it in a sharps container and report it
3. CFold it into the linen and send it to the laundry
4. DRecap it with two hands before throwing it away

Wat is het doel van “Tall Man”-letters, zoals in hydrOXYzine en hydrALAZINE?

1. ADe sterkte van het geneesmiddel aangeven
2. BOp elkaar lijkende geneesmiddelnamen gemakkelijker te onderscheiden maken
3. CDe merknaam aangeven
4. DAangeven welk van de twee geneesmiddelen hoogrisicomedicatie is

A patient walking with a gait belt suddenly starts to fall. What should the nurse do?

1. AHold the belt, widen the stance and ease the patient gently to the floor
2. BGrab the patient under both arms and try hard to keep them standing up
3. CPull the patient backwards quickly toward the bed
4. DLet go of the belt and run to call for help

An IV bag from the pharmacy holds the correct drug, but the label shows another patient’s name. What should the nurse do?

1. ACross out the name and write in the correct patient’s name
2. BNot hang it, and get a correctly labeled bag from the pharmacy
3. CAsk the patient whether it is fine to use the bag
4. DHang it, because the drug and dose are correct

A nurse teaches an older adult about preventing falls at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A“I keep small rugs in the hall so my feet stay warm.”
2. B“I use night lights between my bedroom and the bathroom.”
3. C“I had grab bars put in next to the toilet.”
4. D“I wear shoes with non-slip soles around the house.”