Werkblad Prioriteren en delegeren met antwoorden

What is the purpose of the “time-out” just before a surgical procedure?

1. ATo give the surgeon a short rest before the operation starts
2. BTo confirm the correct patient, procedure and site
3. CTo count the swabs at the end of the operation
4. DTo let the family say goodbye to the patient

Which capillary refill time is prolonged in an adult?

1. A2 seconds
2. B1 second
3. C4 seconds
4. DLess than 1 second

Which of these is one of the standard “rights” of medication administration?

1. ARight patient
2. BRight brand
3. CRight colleague
4. DRight ward

Five days after starting heparin, a patient’s platelet count has fallen by more than half. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AHeparin-induced thrombocytopenia
2. BVitamin K deficiency
3. CAn expected effect that needs no action
4. DIron deficiency anemia

On a pediatric unit, which child does the nurse assess first?

1. AA child with croup who has a barking cough but no stridor at rest
2. BA child with a temperature of 38,2 °C after vaccination
3. CA child in a new arm cast with pink, warm fingers and pain of 5/10
4. DA child with asthma who is now quiet with very little air movement

A pregnant nurse is on the unit. Which patient should the charge nurse avoid assigning to her?

1. AA patient with type 2 diabetes who needs insulin teaching before discharge
2. BA patient with a sealed radioactive implant for cervical cancer
3. CA patient after a hip replacement
4. DA patient with a fractured wrist

An RN sees an LPN/LVN crushing an extended-release metoprolol tablet to mix with applesauce. What should the RN do?

1. ALet the LPN/LVN continue, since crushing makes the tablet easier to swallow
2. BReport the LPN/LVN at the end of the month without saying anything now
3. CTell the LPN/LVN to give half of the crushed tablet now and the other half at lunchtime
4. DStop the LPN/LVN and contact the prescriber or pharmacist about another form

A nurse sees a colleague put a vial of an opioid into their own pocket instead of returning it. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the patients to watch the colleague carefully
2. BReport it to the nurse manager according to policy
3. CAsk the colleague to share the vial with them
4. DSay nothing, because it is not their business