Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Which behaviour may show that a patient is in pain but cannot say so?

1. AReading a newspaper calmly
2. BSleeping quietly and breathing slowly
3. CEating a full meal and chatting
4. DGrimacing and guarding a part of the body

Why must there be no smoking or open flames near oxygen?

1. AIt is only a rule because smoking is unhealthy
2. BOxygen makes things burn more fiercely, so it is a fire risk
3. CSmoke lowers the oxygen flow through the tubing and blocks the mask
4. DOxygen itself explodes when it meets smoke

Welk principe helpt rugletsel te voorkomen bij het verplaatsen van een last?

1. ADraai je romp tijdens het tillen
2. BBuig vanuit de taille met gestrekte benen
3. CHoud de last dicht bij je lichaam
4. DTil zo snel mogelijk

How is a pulse deficit measured?

1. AOne nurse counts the apical pulse for 15 seconds and multiplies by four
2. BThe pulse oximeter rate is compared with the blood pressure reading
3. CTwo nurses count the apical and radial pulse at the same time for one minute
4. DOne nurse counts the radial pulse twice and compares the two counts

How should a nurse speak to a patient with hearing loss?

1. AShout loudly from behind the patient so they can hear every word
2. BFace the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
3. CCover the mouth to stop background noise
4. DSpeak very fast to keep the message short

What is medicines reconciliation on admission?

1. ACounting the tablets in the ward drug trolley at the start of each shift
2. BGetting an accurate list of the medicines taken before admission
3. COrdering new stock from the pharmacy
4. DChanging all the patient's medicines to hospital brands

Why is the level of sedation a useful early warning in a patient on opioids?

1. ASedation shows that the pain has completely gone and the dose is right
2. BSedation means the opioid dose is too low
3. CSedation only occurs after the breathing has stopped
4. DIncreasing sedation usually comes before respiratory depression

A patient has been taught breathing exercises before surgery. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll take some slow deep breaths every hour."
2. B"I'll ask for pain relief if pain stops me breathing deeply."
3. C"I'll avoid coughing so I don't hurt my stitches."
4. D"I'll hold a pillow over the wound when I cough."