Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Why is a tourniquet used when taking blood from a vein?

1. AIt prevents bruising after the test
2. BIt makes the veins fill and easier to find
3. CIt sterilises the skin over the vein
4. DIt stops the patient feeling the needle

A patient lying flat on their back is in which position?

1. ASupine
2. BFowler's
3. CLateral
4. DProne

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. ABetween the cheek and the gum
2. BOn top of the tongue to be chewed
3. CUnder the tongue
4. DIn the back of the throat to be swallowed

Why are patients with a new ileostomy at risk of dehydration?

1. AThe stoma absorbs water from the body
2. BThe output is liquid and contains a lot of water and salt
3. CThey are not allowed to drink for several weeks after surgery
4. DThe colon removes too much water from the stool

On the first step of the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs are used?

1. AGeneral anaesthetic drugs given in low doses
2. BNon-opioids such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID
3. CStrong opioids such as morphine
4. DWeak opioids only, such as codeine

How long should each pass of oropharyngeal or tracheal suction usually last?

1. AAbout one minute
2. BAbout 30–45 seconds
3. CAs long as secretions keep coming
4. DNo more than about 10–15 seconds

An older patient's leg wound has become more painful and has a new unpleasant smell, but there is no fever. What does this suggest?

1. AThe wound has dried out and needs to be left open
2. BNormal healing, because there is no fever and the wound is still closed
3. CA possible wound infection that needs assessment and reporting
4. DAn allergy to the dressing that needs no action

A man skips bowel cancer screening because he feels healthy and thinks cancer will not happen to him. Which Health Belief Model concept best explains this?

1. AHigh perceived benefits
2. BStrong cues to action
3. CLow perceived susceptibility
4. DHigh self-efficacy