HSMT 4202 – FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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A patient entering an ER seeking help does not create a fiduciary duty. - ANS False
A retained foreign object inside a body cavity post-procedure is an example of a(n)
_______________ _____________. - ANS never event
Advantages of learning from near-miss events includes all of the following EXCEPT -
ANS Lower chance of medical malpractice claims
Risk management involves which order of steps? - ANS Identify, Analyze, Control
A culture of safety could be built in the absence of - ANS Budget as the top priority
Dr. Haddon's approach helped us comprehend that understanding injuries in a larger context
can help better recognize unsafe systems and mitigate inherent hazards. - ANS True
In order for resilient groups to have respectful interactions, the major elements that must be
included are (select all that apply): - ANS - trust
- honesty
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, - self respect
According to Taleb, the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered a Black Swan Event because
people saw it coming, yet they did not prepare for the devastating effect it has caused. -
ANS False
What will equip clinicians to achieve the highest level of honesty and internal reflection on their
own clinical practice? - ANS Strong managerial leadership
The goal of "Good Catch!" programs is to - ANS spot trends
What level of risk in a medical setting is an unrealistic goal? - ANS 0%
According to Taleb, the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered a Black Swan Event because
people saw it coming, yet they did not prepare for the devastating effect it has caused. -
ANS False
Which is true of only some black swan events? - ANS financial effects
When looking at auto accidents, the Haddon Matrix had three phases that were preinjury,
injury, and postinjury. - ANS True
In Dr. Goldman's Ted Talk, what were the 3 words mentioned that ER physicians fear the most? -
ANS Do you remember...
Organizational accidents are due to the effects of poor organizational culture - ANS True
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
A patient entering an ER seeking help does not create a fiduciary duty. - ANS False
A retained foreign object inside a body cavity post-procedure is an example of a(n)
_______________ _____________. - ANS never event
Advantages of learning from near-miss events includes all of the following EXCEPT -
ANS Lower chance of medical malpractice claims
Risk management involves which order of steps? - ANS Identify, Analyze, Control
A culture of safety could be built in the absence of - ANS Budget as the top priority
Dr. Haddon's approach helped us comprehend that understanding injuries in a larger context
can help better recognize unsafe systems and mitigate inherent hazards. - ANS True
In order for resilient groups to have respectful interactions, the major elements that must be
included are (select all that apply): - ANS - trust
- honesty
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, - self respect
According to Taleb, the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered a Black Swan Event because
people saw it coming, yet they did not prepare for the devastating effect it has caused. -
ANS False
What will equip clinicians to achieve the highest level of honesty and internal reflection on their
own clinical practice? - ANS Strong managerial leadership
The goal of "Good Catch!" programs is to - ANS spot trends
What level of risk in a medical setting is an unrealistic goal? - ANS 0%
According to Taleb, the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered a Black Swan Event because
people saw it coming, yet they did not prepare for the devastating effect it has caused. -
ANS False
Which is true of only some black swan events? - ANS financial effects
When looking at auto accidents, the Haddon Matrix had three phases that were preinjury,
injury, and postinjury. - ANS True
In Dr. Goldman's Ted Talk, what were the 3 words mentioned that ER physicians fear the most? -
ANS Do you remember...
Organizational accidents are due to the effects of poor organizational culture - ANS True
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