Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

What is IV infiltration?

1. AAn infection of the blood from the cannula
2. BInflammation of the vein wall caused by irritation from the cannula
3. CLeakage of a non-irritant fluid into the tissue around the vein
4. DA blood clot forming at the tip of the cannula

Welke temperatuur geldt bij volwassenen in het algemeen als koorts?

1. A36,5 °C of hoger
2. B35,5 °C of hoger
3. C37,0 °C of hoger
4. D38,0 °C of hoger

Which ageing change makes older adults' skin tear more easily?

1. AThe skin becomes thicker, oilier and better at holding water
2. BThe skin gains more fat underneath
3. CThe skin produces more collagen
4. DThe skin becomes thinner and less elastic

A patient arrives back on the ward after surgery. What does the nurse assess first?

1. AThe wound dressing
2. BFluid balance chart
3. CPain score
4. DAirway and breathing

Which patient is at greatest risk of injury from a heat pack?

1. AA young adult with a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position
2. BA patient with a sore lower back after gardening
3. CA patient with reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy
4. DA patient with period pain

Which of these is one of the five rights of delegation?

1. AThe right uniform
2. BThe right time of year
3. CThe right salary
4. DThe right supervision

A nurse realises that a dose of analgesia given two hours ago was not documented. What is correct?

1. AAsk a colleague to sign that they gave it
2. BWrite it in the space for two hours ago as if it was recorded then
3. CWrite it now as a late entry, stating when it was given
4. DLeave it out, as it is now too late to record it in the notes

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

1. ARemove the drain because it is not working
2. BEmpty the drain and record it at the next routine round
3. CCheck the patient's vital signs and report it urgently
4. DClamp the drain and tell no one