Инфекционный контроль и безопасность пациента: лист заданий с ответами

In the United States classification, which class of fire extinguisher is used for an electrical fire?

1. AClass A
2. BClass B
3. CClass K
4. DClass C

Какая палата используется для пациента с тяжёлой иммуносупрессией, например после трансплантации стволовых клеток?

1. AПалата воздушной изоляции с отрицательным давлением
2. BПалата с положительным давлением и фильтрованным воздухом
3. CОбщая палата с хорошей естественной вентиляцией и открытыми окнами
4. DЛюбая палата, если посетители надевают перчатки

Why is a transmission-based precautions sign placed at the door of a patient’s room?

1. ATo tell everyone the patient’s diagnosis and test results
2. BTo stop all staff and visitors from entering the room for any reason
3. CTo show that the room has been cleaned
4. DTo tell staff and visitors which precautions and PPE are needed before entering

A patient has received oral radioactive iodine therapy. Which precaution is usually taken?

1. ALet the patient share a bathroom with other patients
2. BEncourage pregnant visitors to sit close to the patient to give emotional support
3. CLimit time close to the patient and handle body fluids per radiation policy
4. DPlace the patient on droplet precautions with a surgical mask

A patient on oxygen is being taken to another department by wheelchair. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThat the cylinder is placed on the patient’s lap
2. BThat the cylinder is the largest size available
3. CThat the oxygen is turned off during the transfer to save the supply in the tank
4. DThat the portable cylinder has enough oxygen for the whole trip

A portable x-ray is taken at the bedside. Which action protects the nurse?

1. AStep away from the patient or wear a lead apron during the exposure
2. BStay close to the patient to keep them still without protection
3. CStand next to the patient and hold the film without protection
4. DLook directly at the x-ray tube during the exposure to check its position

A patient with pulmonary tuberculosis has been on treatment. Which findings usually allow airborne isolation to end?

1. AThe patient has been in hospital for one week and has taken every dose of medicine
2. BOne negative chest x-ray after starting treatment
3. CThe cough has stopped, even with no sputum tests
4. DThree negative sputum smears, clinical improvement and continued therapy

A patient’s white cell differential shows a raised eosinophil count. Which cause is most consistent with this finding?

1. AA viral infection such as a cold
2. BAn acute bacterial infection
3. CAn allergic reaction or a parasitic infection
4. DBone marrow suppression from chemotherapy