NURS 450 EXAM NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse administers the wrong dose of heparin to a patient. This is classified as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Adverse event
You are assisting another nurse in providing complex wound care to an alert and
attentive patient. The nurse does not wash her hands between her changes of
gloves and is in the middle of giving the wound care. Which of the following
would be your most appropriate safety action? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unobtrusively remind the nurse that her hands need to be washed between glove
changes.
Health Disparities - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference in health outcomes linked to
disadvantages in these factors:
•Social
•Economic
•Environmental
Social determinants of health - CORRECT ANSWER-variables impacting health
status which are affected by resource distribution
,Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Mission - CORRECT
ANSWER-produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more
accessible, equitable, and affordable
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER-medical
errors
Culture of Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Blame-free environment that
encourages employees to report errors and prevent situations that threaten
safety
Systems Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-most errors reflect predictable human
failings in poorly designed systems
Never Events - CORRECT ANSWER-errors in medical care that are clearly
identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients
Near Miss - CORRECT ANSWER-unplanned event that did not result in injury,
illness, or damage but had the potential to do so
,Sentinel Event - CORRECT ANSWER-serious, unexpected occurrence involving
death or severe physical or psychological harm
System Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-organizations evolve in positive ways
Chaos Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-change is not orderly (and often disruptive)
Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to inspire others to achieve a
desired outcome
Management - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of planning, organizing,
directing, and coordinating the work within an organization
Formal Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-specific role responsibility related to the
position one holds
Informal Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-not explicit or official; based on
personal power or credibility in the eyes of others
Following - CORRECT ANSWER-active, creative role to support, influence, and
complement leader
, Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Hierarchy of authority within an
organization
Should be used for flow of communication and delegation
Laissez-faire - CORRECT ANSWER-• Permissive/passive
• Low control
Democratic - CORRECT ANSWER-•Supportive/participatory
• Moderate control
Authoritative - CORRECT ANSWER-• Dictator/paternalistic
• High control
Transactional Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-•Focus on immediate problems
•Maintain the status quo by performing work according to policy and procedures
•Rely on formal authority to reward or punish --> motivation for followers
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse administers the wrong dose of heparin to a patient. This is classified as
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Adverse event
You are assisting another nurse in providing complex wound care to an alert and
attentive patient. The nurse does not wash her hands between her changes of
gloves and is in the middle of giving the wound care. Which of the following
would be your most appropriate safety action? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unobtrusively remind the nurse that her hands need to be washed between glove
changes.
Health Disparities - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference in health outcomes linked to
disadvantages in these factors:
•Social
•Economic
•Environmental
Social determinants of health - CORRECT ANSWER-variables impacting health
status which are affected by resource distribution
,Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Mission - CORRECT
ANSWER-produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more
accessible, equitable, and affordable
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER-medical
errors
Culture of Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Blame-free environment that
encourages employees to report errors and prevent situations that threaten
safety
Systems Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-most errors reflect predictable human
failings in poorly designed systems
Never Events - CORRECT ANSWER-errors in medical care that are clearly
identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients
Near Miss - CORRECT ANSWER-unplanned event that did not result in injury,
illness, or damage but had the potential to do so
,Sentinel Event - CORRECT ANSWER-serious, unexpected occurrence involving
death or severe physical or psychological harm
System Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-organizations evolve in positive ways
Chaos Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-change is not orderly (and often disruptive)
Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to inspire others to achieve a
desired outcome
Management - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of planning, organizing,
directing, and coordinating the work within an organization
Formal Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-specific role responsibility related to the
position one holds
Informal Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-not explicit or official; based on
personal power or credibility in the eyes of others
Following - CORRECT ANSWER-active, creative role to support, influence, and
complement leader
, Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Hierarchy of authority within an
organization
Should be used for flow of communication and delegation
Laissez-faire - CORRECT ANSWER-• Permissive/passive
• Low control
Democratic - CORRECT ANSWER-•Supportive/participatory
• Moderate control
Authoritative - CORRECT ANSWER-• Dictator/paternalistic
• High control
Transactional Leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-•Focus on immediate problems
•Maintain the status quo by performing work according to policy and procedures
•Rely on formal authority to reward or punish --> motivation for followers
