Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

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 top of the flames
4. DAt the base of the fire

Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?

1. AAn oral antihistamine given on its own
2. BIntramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)
3. CIntravenous antibiotics given straight away
4. DOral paracetamol

What does "bradypnoea" mean?

1. ABreathing that stops completely
2. BAn abnormally slow breathing rate
3. CBreathing that is painful
4. DAn abnormally fast breathing rate

Welke score op de Glasgow Coma Scale hoort bij een volledig alerte patiënt?

1. A10
2. B12
3. C15
4. D3

A patient is found on the floor beside the bed. What should the nurse do first?

1. ALift the patient straight back into bed
2. BCheck responsiveness and look for injuries before moving them
3. CComplete the incident report first, then go back to assess the patient fully
4. DAsk the patient to stand up on their own

Using the AVPU scale, a patient who opens their eyes and groans only when the nurse squeezes their shoulder is scored as:

1. AP
2. BU
3. CV
4. DA

Why must medicines for Parkinson's disease, such as levodopa, be given on time?

1. ALate doses can cause severe stiffness, falls and swallowing problems
2. BThe drug becomes poisonous if it is given late
3. CLate doses cause the patient to fall asleep
4. DThe timing does not matter as long as the full daily total is given

A patient's potassium result is 6,8 mmol/L (6,8 mEq/L). Why is this urgent?

1. AVery high potassium can cause life-threatening heart arrhythmias
2. BIt is normal for patients after surgery
3. CHigh potassium causes only mild muscle cramps that settle without treatment
4. DIt means the patient urgently needs more potassium