Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

Why is a Gram stain often done on a specimen before the culture result is ready?

1. AIt quickly sorts bacteria into groups that help choose early treatment
2. BIt shows exactly which antibiotic will work
3. CIt confirms whether the patient has a virus and which virus it is
4. DIt measures the number of white cells in the blood

How should a labeled specimen be sent to the laboratory?

1. AIn the same bag as the request form, touching the paper
2. BLoose in the nurse’s uniform pocket so that it does not get lost on the way
3. CIn an open cup placed on the transport trolley
4. DIn a sealed biohazard bag, with the request form in the separate pocket

What does the virulence of an organism describe?

1. AHow long it survives on surfaces
2. BHow well it responds to antibiotics
3. CThe number of people it has infected
4. DIts ability to cause severe disease

A nurse pours sterile saline into a bowl on a sterile field. Which technique is correct?

1. AReach across the field to fill the bowl at the far side
2. BRest the lip of the bottle on the edge of the bowl so that the saline does not splash
3. CPour from below the level of the field to reduce splashing
4. DHold the bottle with the label in the palm and pour without touching the bowl

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

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

A family member will visit a patient on contact precautions. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk them to wear an N95 respirator only, with no gown or gloves
2. BShow them how to use the gown and gloves and how to clean their hands
3. CTell them visits are not allowed at all
4. DTell them precautions only apply to staff

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

A nurse calculates a child’s prescribed dose and finds it is ten times higher than the usual dose for the child’s weight. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive one-tenth of the dose without telling anyone about it
2. BHold the dose and verify it with the prescriber and pharmacist
3. CGive it, because the prescriber must have a reason
4. DGive half the dose and watch the child closely