Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

What is evidence-based practice?

1. ADoing things the way they have always been done on the ward
2. BFollowing whatever the most senior nurse on the ward prefers to do
3. CUsing only the information on the drug packet
4. DCombining research, clinical expertise and the patient's preferences

Which PPE is normally worn for contact precautions when giving direct care?

1. AA respirator mask only
2. BNo PPE is needed
3. CGloves and an apron or gown
4. DEye protection only

Wat moet je na een injectie met een gebruikte naald doen?

1. AHem direct in een naaldcontainer doen zonder de dop terug te zetten
2. BDe dop er voorzichtig met beide handen weer op zetten
3. CHem in de gewone afvalbak gooien
4. DHem op het blad laten liggen en na afloop van de handeling weggooien

When should blood cultures be taken in a patient with suspected sepsis?

1. AOnly after three days of antibiotics, to see if they are working
2. BBefore antibiotics are given, as long as this does not delay them
3. COnly if the temperature rises above 40 °C
4. DAfter the patient has recovered from the infection

How should the heels of a bedbound patient at high risk be protected?

1. ARub them with cream several times a day
2. BWrap them tightly in bandages
3. CRest them on a rolled towel placed directly under each heel
4. DLift them off the mattress with a pillow under the calves

Why should a patient wash and dry their hands before a fingerprick glucose test?

1. AIt is only needed if the hands look dirty
2. BClean hands make the finger bleed more slowly
3. CWet hands give a falsely high reading
4. DSugar on the skin can give a falsely high reading

An infusion pump alarms "occlusion". What should the nurse check first?

1. AThe battery level of the pump
2. BThe fluid prescription chart and the infusion rate written on it
3. CThe clamps, the tubing for kinks and the cannula site
4. DThe patient's blood glucose level

A urine culture reports a mixed growth of several organisms. What is the most likely explanation?

1. AThe sample was contaminated during collection
2. BThe laboratory used the wrong test
3. CThe patient is resistant to all antibiotics
4. DThe patient has several serious infections at once