Kontrola zakażeń i bezpieczeństwo pacjenta: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

What is medical asepsis?

1. APractices that reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
2. BSterilizing all equipment before every patient contact
3. CPractices that remove every microorganism, including spores, from an area
4. DGiving antibiotics to prevent infection after surgery

In the chain of infection, a contaminated bedside table where bacteria live and multiply is an example of which link?

1. AThe reservoir
2. BThe portal of exit
3. CThe susceptible host
4. DThe portal of entry

Which three elements make up the fire triangle in the operating room?

1. AOxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
2. BHeat, light and sound
3. CWater, electricity and metal instruments
4. DAn oxidizer, an ignition source and a fuel

Pacjent z czynną gruźlicą płuc musi zostać przewieziony do pracowni radiologii. Jak należy go transportować?

1. AW masce chirurgicznej, po uprzedzeniu radiologii
2. BBez maski, ponieważ korytarz jest dobrze wentylowany i krótki
3. CW rękawiczkach i fartuchu, bez konieczności noszenia maski
4. DW respiratorze N95, którego dopasowanie nie zostało sprawdzone

An adult with hepatitis A is incontinent of stool. Which precautions are used?

1. AContact precautions in addition to standard precautions
2. BDroplet precautions with a surgical mask
3. CAirborne precautions in a negative-pressure room with the door closed
4. DA protective environment with filtered air

Why are some patients screened with a nasal swab for MRSA on admission?

1. ATo measure the patient’s immunity to MRSA
2. BTo find carriers so precautions or decolonization can be used
3. CTo check whether the patient is allergic to penicillin before surgery
4. DTo diagnose a sinus infection

Several patients on a ward develop vomiting and diarrhea within two days, and a norovirus outbreak is suspected. What should the nurse do first?

1. ANotify the infection prevention team and place affected patients on contact precautions
2. BMove the affected patients to different wards so that fewer people are exposed
3. CWait for all the stool results to come back before taking any action
4. DAsk visitors to bring in bottled water for all patients

A visitor becomes very agitated and starts shouting at the nurse in a patient’s room. What should the nurse do first?

1. AKeep a safe distance and a clear exit, speak calmly and call security if needed
2. BTouch the visitor’s arm to help them calm down
3. CRaise the voice to show who is in charge
4. DTurn away from the visitor and continue with the patient’s care as normal