Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Which of these is an example of primary prevention?

1. AVaccinating children against measles
2. BTreating a patient for pneumonia
3. CScreening women for breast cancer
4. DRehabilitation after a stroke

Where is the apical pulse best heard in an adult?

1. AAt the left side of the neck beside the windpipe
2. BAt the second intercostal space just right of the sternum
3. CAt the fifth intercostal space in the left midclavicular line
4. DOver the lower end of the sternum in the midline

What does "stat" mean on a prescription?

1. AGive only at night
2. BGive only if needed
3. CGive every four hours
4. DGive once, immediately

When cleaning a surgical incision, in which direction should the nurse clean?

1. AIn circles from the outside in, reusing the swab
2. BFrom the surrounding skin towards the incision with one swab
3. CFrom the incision outwards, using a new swab for each stroke
4. DBack and forth along the incision with the same swab

A patient with a weak left leg walks with a stick in the right hand. What is the correct sequence?

1. AMove the right leg first, then the stick, then the left leg
2. BMove both legs forward together first, then bring the stick level with them
3. CMove the stick and the right leg together, then the left leg
4. DMove the stick and the left leg forward together, then the right leg

How should an unconscious patient be positioned for mouth care?

1. AFlat on their back with the head tilted back
2. BProne with the face in the pillow
3. CSitting fully upright with the head bent forwards
4. DOn their side with the head turned, with suction ready

Een oudere patiënt wordt twee dagen na een operatie 's nachts plotseling verward en onrustig. Wat heeft prioriteit?

1. AOnderliggende oorzaken zoals infectie, pijn, retentie, obstipatie of medicatie opsporen en behandelen
2. BDe patiënt aan het bed fixeren
3. CEen kalmeringsmiddel geven en 's ochtends opnieuw controleren
4. DAannemen dat het nieuwe dementie is en een verhuizing naar een verpleeghuis plannen

Which pair of details is best for confirming a patient's identity before giving a medicine?

1. ARoom number and diagnosis
2. BBed number and the patient's first name, checked against the ward list
3. CFull name and date of birth, checked against the wristband
4. DThe name on the door and the patient's face