Questions and Answers
1. What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel
event help identify?
ANS The contributory factors associated with the event.
2. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model?
ANS supports ethical
behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace
3. What is an example of patients' rights?
ANS Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug.
4. Acceptable patient identifiers included
ANS Name and Birthday
5. Which of the following are good practice when listening to patients
ANS Show your
genuine interest in the patients replies.
6. What is the intention of universal protocol
ANS Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery
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, 7. Goals of end of care
ANS Ensure the decision made are consistent with the values and desires of patient
8. Which of the following components will assist in improving the
effectiveness of communication for critical lab and diagnostic procedures.
ANS Reporting critical test results on a timely basis according to policies and procedures.
9. which type of therapy poses risk to patients due to complex dosing.
ANS Anticoagulation Therapy
10. Essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers
accord- ing to Joint commission
ANS Valuing Diversity
11. Important concept of being a patient advocate
ANS Accepting the patient's decisions
12. important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over
ANS There is no reason to
assume mental decline had occurred
13. Which example qualifies as a sentinel event that would require
review by the Joint commission
ANS A patient who commits suicide within 72 hours of discharged from a hospital setting that
provides staffed around the clock care
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