Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Waar voel je de radialispols?

1. AOp de voetrug
2. BAan de pols, aan de kant van de duim
3. CIn de hals, naast de luchtpijp
4. DIn de lies

Wat betekent het beroepsgeheim (vertrouwelijkheid) tegenover de patiënt?

1. AInformatie mag worden gedeeld met iedereen die erom vraagt, zolang diegene de patiënt kent
2. BInformatie over de patiënt wordt alleen gedeeld met wie die nodig heeft voor de zorg
3. CPatiënten mogen hun eigen dossier nooit inzien
4. DAlleen de arts mag de diagnose kennen

What is the normal range for serum sodium in adults?

1. A3,5–5,0 mmol/L
2. B2,2–2,6 mmol/L
3. C95–105 mmol/L
4. D135–145 mmol/L

A patient shouts at the nurse that nobody has told them when their operation will be. What is the best first response?

1. AWalk away until the patient calms down by themselves
2. BStay calm, listen and acknowledge their frustration
3. CTell the patient to stop shouting or leave the ward
4. DArgue back that the staff are very busy

A patient starts regular morphine. What is usually prescribed alongside it to prevent a common side effect?

1. AAn antibiotic
2. BAn antihistamine
3. CA diuretic
4. DA laxative

A patient tells the nurse about abuse and asks them to keep it a secret. What should the nurse say?

1. AThat they will tell everyone on the ward so the patient is safe
2. BThat they cannot promise secrecy if someone is at risk of harm
3. CThat they promise to keep it secret, so the patient keeps trusting them
4. DThat they cannot listen to this and the patient should tell a doctor

For a patient at risk of pressure ulcers, why is the head of the bed usually kept at 30 degrees or less if their condition allows?

1. ALower angles increase blood flow to the heels
2. BHigher angles make the patient slide down, causing shear over the sacrum
3. CLower angles stop the patient from getting out of bed
4. DHigher angles always cause breathing problems in patients who are bedbound

A patient standing for the first time after surgery becomes pale, sweaty and dizzy. What should the nurse do first?

1. AEncourage the patient to keep walking to build strength
2. BHelp the patient sit or lie down safely
3. CLeave the patient standing and fetch the blood pressure machine
4. DGive the patient a sugary drink while standing