1.Dễ
In The Joint Commission’s (US) terminology, what is a sentinel event?
- AAn expected side effect that was explained to the patient
- BA minor error that reaches the patient but causes no harm of any kind at all
- CAn unexpected event causing death or serious physical or psychological harm
- DAn error that is caught before it reaches the patient
2.Dễ
A chemical splashes into a nurse’s eye. How long should the eye be flushed with water at an eyewash station?
- AFor at least 15 minutes
- BFor about 2 minutes
- COnly until the stinging stops
- DFor about 30 seconds
3.Dễ
In the chain of infection, which link is broken when a patient covers the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing?
- AThe infectious agent
- BThe portal of exit
- CThe susceptible host
- DThe reservoir
4.Trung bình
A patient needs to be moved up in bed and cannot help much. Which approach is safest?
- AUse a friction-reducing sheet with enough staff, with the bed flat if tolerated
- BRaise the head of the bed fully and lift the patient up by the shoulders
- CHave one nurse pull the patient up by the arms
- DAsk the patient to push up with their heels alone
5.Trung bình
A patient with a respiratory infection has a raised procalcitonin level. What does this most suggest?
- AA bacterial rather than a viral infection
- BDehydration from poor intake
- CA purely viral illness
- DAn allergic reaction to a recent medication
6.Trung bình
A nurse wants to set up a sterile field in the morning for a procedure that will take place after lunch. What is correct?
- ASet it up in the morning and leave it uncovered in an empty room
- BSet it up in the morning and ask a colleague to check it once
- CSet it up in the morning and cover it with a clean towel until the procedure starts
- DSet it up just before the procedure, because a waiting field may become contaminated
7.Khó
A visitor becomes very agitated and starts shouting at the nurse in a patient’s room. What should the nurse do first?
- AKeep a safe distance and a clear exit, speak calmly and call security if needed
- BRaise the voice to show who is in charge
- CTurn away from the visitor and continue with the patient’s care as normal
- DTouch the visitor’s arm to help them calm down
8.Khó
Shortly after a patient falls, the team holds a brief “post-fall huddle”. What is its main purpose?
- ATo decide which staff member was to blame for the fall
- BTo find out quickly why the fall happened and change the care plan to prevent another
- CTo agree on what the team will tell the patient’s lawyer and the family
- DTo complete the patient’s discharge paperwork
Đáp án
- 1. C · An unexpected event causing death or serious physical or psychological harm
- 2. A · For at least 15 minutes
- 3. B · The portal of exit
- 4. A · Use a friction-reducing sheet with enough staff, with the bed flat if tolerated
- 5. A · A bacterial rather than a viral infection
- 6. D · Set it up just before the procedure, because a waiting field may become contaminated
- 7. A · Keep a safe distance and a clear exit, speak calmly and call security if needed
- 8. B · To find out quickly why the fall happened and change the care plan to prevent another
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