Робочий аркуш «Інфекційний контроль і безпека пацієнтів» з відповідями

How should a labeled specimen be sent to the laboratory?

1. ALoose in the nurse’s uniform pocket so that it does not get lost on the way
2. BIn a sealed biohazard bag, with the request form in the separate pocket
3. CIn an open cup placed on the transport trolley
4. DIn the same bag as the request form, touching the paper

Why is a carbon monoxide detector recommended in the home?

1. ACarbon monoxide is only dangerous outdoors
2. BCarbon monoxide always smells like rotten eggs
3. CCarbon monoxide has no color or smell, so people cannot detect it themselves
4. DThe detector also measures the air temperature and humidity in the home

Which drug class is well known to increase the risk of falls in older adults?

1. ABenzodiazepines
2. BMultivitamins
3. CTopical skin moisturizers
4. DBulk-forming laxatives

During routine handwashing with soap and water (medical asepsis), how are the hands held?

1. ALower than the elbows, so water runs off the fingertips
2. BLevel with the shoulders, away from the sink
3. CHigher than the elbows, so water runs down the arms
4. DTouching the inside of the sink for support

Why is “QD” (once daily) on The Joint Commission’s “Do Not Use” list?

1. AIt can be misread as QID or QOD, so the drug is given too often or too rarely
2. BIt is a Latin abbreviation, and only plain English abbreviations may be used
3. CIt is only allowed for intravenous medicines
4. DIt means “every day at bedtime” in some hospitals

Why is keeping a patient warm (normothermia) during surgery part of infection prevention?

1. AWarm patients do not need antibiotic prophylaxis
2. BCold makes bacteria grow faster in the operating room air and on the drapes
3. CWarmth sterilizes the surgical site
4. DLow body temperature reduces blood flow and immune function in the wound

Пацієнт з активним туберкульозом легень просить пустити відвідувачів. Яка відповідь найкраща?

1. AПускати будь-якого відвідувача без жодних запобіжних заходів, щоб підтримати пацієнта
2. BПояснити ризик, обмежити візити й навчити відвідувачів користуватися наданим захистом
3. CЗаборонити будь-який контакт назавжди, включно з телефонними дзвінками
4. DПопросити відвідувачів стояти у відчинених дверях замість входу в палату

A patient takes medicines prescribed by several providers. Which advice best reduces the risk of medication errors at home?

1. AStop taking any medicine that seems to repeat another one, without asking anyone
2. BOnly tell each provider about the drugs they prescribed
3. CKeep one up-to-date list of all medicines and use one pharmacy where possible
4. DKeep each provider’s medicines in separate bags