Робочий аркуш «Інфекційний контроль і безпека пацієнтів» з відповідями

Why must fire doors in a hospital never be propped open?

1. AThey stop fire and smoke spreading between areas
2. BThey keep noise away from patient rooms
3. CThey stop visitors from entering the ward outside visiting hours
4. DThey keep heat inside the ward in winter

A culture and sensitivity report says the organism is “sensitive” to an antibiotic. What does this mean?

1. AThe patient is allergic to the antibiotic and should not be given it
2. BThe antibiotic is expected to stop the organism growing
3. CThe organism causes an allergic reaction to the drug
4. DThe organism has become resistant to the antibiotic

An adult’s white blood cell count is 18,000/mm³ (18 × 10⁹/L). How is this best described?

1. AWithin the normal range
2. BLow (leukopenia)
3. CRaised (leukocytosis)
4. DNormal for an older adult

Sputum specimens are ordered to look for acid-fast bacilli (TB). How are they usually collected?

1. AThree deep-cough specimens collected 8 to 24 hours apart, at least one early in the morning
2. BOne specimen of sputum collected straight after the evening meal, when coughing is easiest
3. COne saliva sample collected at any convenient time of day
4. DThree specimens collected after an antiseptic mouthwash

Коли слід зняти респіратор N95 після догляду за пацієнтом на повітряних запобіжних заходах?

1. AНіколи; його носять до кінця зміни
2. BПеред зніманням рукавичок, усередині палати
3. CПісля виходу з палати й зачинення дверей
4. DОдразу після входу в палату

A nurse finds a used needle in a patient’s bed linen. What should the nurse do?

1. ARecap it with two hands before throwing it away
2. BLeave it where it is for the housekeeping staff to remove later in the day
3. CPick it up by the hub or with forceps, put it in a sharps container and report it
4. DFold it into the linen and send it to the laundry

A visitor is receiving an electric shock from a faulty lamp and is still touching it. What should the nurse do first?

1. ASwitch off the power or unplug the lamp without touching the person
2. BThrow water over the lamp to stop the current
3. CStart chest compressions straight away
4. DPull the visitor away from the lamp by the arm as quickly as possible

A competent patient at high risk of falls insists on walking to the bathroom alone. What is the best nursing approach?

1. ARemove the patient’s shoes and walking aid so that they cannot walk alone
2. BTell the patient that walking alone is against hospital law
3. CApply wrist restraints so the patient stays in bed
4. DExplain the risks, agree on ways to reduce them, respect the decision and document