Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

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

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

Wat is een delier?

1. AEen levenslange verstandelijke beperking
2. BEen normaal onderdeel van ouder worden
3. CEen plotselinge, wisselende stoornis van aandacht en bewustzijn
4. DEen langzaam progressief verlies van geheugen en denkvermogen over meerdere jaren

What is the main effect of applying cold to a new sprain?

1. ABlood vessels narrow, reducing swelling and pain
2. BThe bones heal more quickly
3. CBlood vessels widen, bringing more blood to the area
4. DThe muscles relax and stretch more easily

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

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

If hair needs to be removed before surgery, what is recommended?

1. AShaving with a razor the night before
2. BPlucking the hairs with tweezers
3. CElectric clippers on the day of surgery
4. DHair removal cream applied in theatre

Why does long-term immobility increase the risk of kidney stones?

1. ALying flat makes the kidneys produce extra uric acid
2. BCalcium released from bone raises the calcium in the urine
3. CPatients on bed rest drink too much fluid
4. DThe kidneys stop producing urine during bed rest

On the day after surgery, a patient's new stoma has turned dark purple. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport it urgently, as the stoma may be losing its blood supply
2. BClean it firmly to remove the colour
3. CWait a week to see whether it changes
4. DRecord it as normal bruising after surgery and recheck tomorrow

At the start of a shift, which task should the nurse do first?

1. AOrder supplies for the ward store room
2. BChange the bed linen of a patient who is going home
3. CGive the first IV antibiotic dose to a patient with suspected sepsis
4. DUpdate the ward whiteboard with the names of all the new patients