Робочий аркуш «Інфекційний контроль і безпека пацієнтів» з відповідями

Why is a carbon monoxide detector recommended in the home?

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

Which footwear is safest for a hospitalized patient who is walking?

1. ALoose slippers with an open heel that are easy to slide on
2. BNon-slip socks or well-fitting shoes with non-slip soles
3. CBare feet on the polished floor
4. DOrdinary cotton socks with no grip on the soles

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

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

A nurse has just given an intramuscular injection with a safety needle. What should the nurse do next with the needle?

1. ABend the needle to make it unusable, then discard it
2. BRecap it carefully with both hands and dispose of it after the drug round
3. CLay it on the medication tray and discard it later
4. DActivate the safety device and drop it into a sharps container at once

A patient has a very low platelet count. Which safety measure is appropriate?

1. AUse a firm toothbrush and a safety razor
2. BTake rectal temperatures for accuracy
3. CUse a soft toothbrush and an electric razor
4. DFloss hard each day to keep the gums healthy

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

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

A patient is admitted with suspected pneumonic plague after a possible bioterrorism release. Which precautions are used?

1. AAirborne precautions
2. BContact precautions only
3. CDroplet precautions
4. DStandard precautions only

A nurse has a needlestick from a patient whose HIV and hepatitis status is unknown. What should happen?

1. ANothing, because the source patient is probably not infected
2. BThe nurse waits six months before having any blood tests at all
3. CThe source patient is tested per policy, and the nurse has baseline tests
4. DThe nurse is assumed to be infected and stops all work