Werkblad Basisverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Which physical assessment technique means listening to body sounds with a stethoscope?

1. APercussion
2. BPalpation
3. CInspection
4. DAuscultation

In the chain of infection, what is the "reservoir"?

1. AThe route by which a microorganism enters the body
2. BThe way a microorganism leaves the body
3. CThe place where a microorganism lives and multiplies
4. DThe person who is likely to become infected

What does "glycosuria" mean?

1. ABlood in the urine
2. BPus in the urine
3. CProtein in the urine
4. DGlucose in the urine

Why is a slide sheet used to move a patient up the bed?

1. AIt lets one nurse lift the patient alone
2. BIt keeps the bed clean during the move
3. CIt reduces friction and shear on the skin
4. DIt warms the patient during the move

Why should the same pain scale be used each time a patient's pain is assessed?

1. ABecause using different pain scales on one patient is against the law
2. BSo scores can be compared to see whether pain is improving
3. CBecause only one scale is valid for adults
4. DSo the patient learns the right answer to give

Welk geluid markeert bij het handmatig meten van de bloeddruk de systolische druk?

1. AHet eerste duidelijke kloppende geluid terwijl de manchet leegloopt
2. BHet geluid dat je hoort voordat de manchet wordt opgepompt
3. CHet hardste geluid dat je hoort
4. DHet punt waarop alle geluiden verdwijnen terwijl de manchet leegloopt

An 82-year-old takes nine regular medicines and has had two falls this month. What is the most useful next step?

1. AAdvise the patient to stay in bed
2. BAsk for a full medication review
3. CStop all the medicines straight away
4. DAdd a sedative to help them rest

On the morning of surgery, a patient who signed the consent form says they do not understand what the operation involves. What should the nurse do?

1. AInform the surgeon so consent can be discussed again before surgery
2. BExplain the operation's risks themselves and go ahead
3. CReassure the patient that signing the form is enough for consent to be valid
4. DSend the patient to theatre, as the form is already signed