Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

What is the single most important measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

1. AHand hygiene
2. BWearing a face mask all the time
3. CGiving antibiotics to all patients
4. DKeeping every patient in a single room

On admission to a ward, what should a patient be shown early for their safety?

1. AHow to read their medical notes
2. BWhere the staff room is
3. CHow to use the call bell
4. DWhere the drug cupboard keys are kept

When using a fire extinguisher with the PASS method, where should it be aimed?

1. AAt the wall behind the fire
2. BAt the smoke above the fire
3. CAt the base of the fire
4. DAt the top of the flames

A patient has just finished a glass of iced water. How should this affect taking an oral temperature?

1. AUse the reading but only if the patient says they feel warm
2. BAdd half a degree to the reading to correct for the drink
3. CWait about 15–30 minutes, as the reading may be falsely low
4. DTake it straight away, as cold drinks do not affect the mouth

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

1. ALift them off the mattress with a pillow under the calves
2. BRub them with cream several times a day
3. CWrap them tightly in bandages
4. DRest them on a rolled towel placed directly under each heel

When are non-sterile gloves needed?

1. AOnly when the patient is known to have an infection
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 handling medicines

A patient with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis has to go to the X-ray department. What is correct?

1. AThe patient wears a surgical mask during transport
2. BNo precautions are needed outside the ward
3. CThe patient cannot leave the room under any circumstances
4. DThe patient wears a respirator and staff wear nothing

Welke volgorde is juist bij het uittrekken van persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen?

1. AHandschoenen, dan masker, dan schort, dan oogbescherming
2. BHandschoenen, dan oogbescherming, dan schort, dan masker
3. CSchort, dan masker, dan handschoenen, dan oogbescherming
4. DOogbescherming, dan masker, dan schort, dan handschoenen