Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

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

1. AVector-borne transmission
2. BAirborne transmission
3. CVehicle transmission
4. DDirect contact transmission

Which footwear is safest for a hospitalized patient who is walking?

1. ALoose slippers with an open heel that are easy to slide on
2. BOrdinary cotton socks with no grip on the soles
3. CNon-slip socks or well-fitting shoes with non-slip soles
4. DBare feet on the polished floor

Een verpleegkundige ziet een gerafeld elektriciteitssnoer aan een infuuspomp. Wat moet de verpleegkundige doen?

1. AHet snoer omwikkelen met isolatietape en doorgaan met gebruiken
2. BDe patiënt vragen het snoer niet aan te raken
3. CVoorzichtig blijven gebruiken tot het einde van de dienst en het dan melden
4. DDe pomp buiten gebruik stellen, als defect markeren en melden

A patient in bed has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. APut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue from biting
2. BTurn the patient on their side and protect them from injury without restraining
3. CHold the arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
4. DGive sips of water to keep the airway moist

A peripheral IV site is red, warm and tender along the vein. What should the nurse do?

1. AFlush the catheter harder to clear the vein and keep using the same site
2. BIncrease the infusion rate to finish the bag sooner
3. CRemove the catheter and insert a new one at another site if still needed
4. DApply a warm pack and keep using the same site

Which practice is safe when transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher?

1. ALeave the stretcher wheels unlocked so it can move with the patient
2. BLock the wheels of both the bed and the stretcher before moving the patient
3. CHave the patient slide across without help or a slide sheet
4. DLower the stretcher side rails during transport

During flu season, a nurse wakes up with fever, cough and muscle aches. What is the best action?

1. AStay home and inform the employer according to the illness policy
2. BGo to work but avoid caring for patients who have weak immune systems
3. CGo to work but wear a surgical mask for the whole shift
4. DTake an antipyretic so the fever does not show at work

A patient with depression has suddenly become calm and is giving away personal possessions. What does this suggest?

1. AThat the patient wants to make new friends on the unit
2. BThat the depression has resolved and observation can be reduced
3. CThat the patient is now ready for discharge today
4. DA possibly increased suicide risk that needs immediate assessment