Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

What does "polyuria" mean?

1. APassing urine painfully or with a burning feeling
2. BPassing large amounts of urine
3. CPassing no urine at all
4. DPassing urine at night

In a patient lying on their back, which two areas most often develop pressure ulcers?

1. AThe knees and the shins
2. BThe shoulders and the chest
3. CThe elbows and the ears
4. DThe sacrum and the heels

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A95–105 mmol/L
2. B135–145 mmol/L
3. C3,5–5,0 mmol/L
4. D2,2–2,6 mmol/L

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when handling medicines
2. BWhen contact with blood, body fluids or broken skin is expected
3. CFor every patient contact, including taking a pulse or blood pressure
4. DOnly when the patient is known to have an infection

A patient is getting up for the first time after several days in bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. AHelp the patient stand up quickly, so that the dizziness has less time to start
2. BHave the patient sit on the edge of the bed for a short time before standing
3. CAsk the patient to walk to the bathroom alone
4. DGive the patient a large drink of water while standing

Why is a slide sheet used to move a patient up the bed?

1. AIt reduces friction and shear on the skin
2. BIt keeps the bed clean during the move
3. CIt warms the patient during the move
4. DIt lets one nurse lift the patient alone

A patient with delirium tries to leave the ward at night, saying they are going home, and would be at serious risk outside. What is correct (England and Wales)?

1. AAssess capacity and, if it is lacking, act in their best interests
2. BLock them in a side room until the morning for their own safety
3. CGive a sedative without asking anyone
4. DLet them leave, as all adults are free to go wherever they like

A postoperative wound drain that had drained little suddenly fills with bright red blood. What should the nurse do?

1. AClamp the drain and tell no one
2. BCheck the patient's vital signs and report it urgently
3. CEmpty the drain and record it at the next routine round
4. DRemove the drain because it is not working