What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? ans: The
contributory factors associated with the event.
Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? ans: supports ethical behavior in everyday
interactions in the workplace
What is an example of patients' rights? ans: Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug.
Acceptable patient identifiers included ans: Name and Birthday
Which of the following are good practice when listening to patients ans: Show your genuine interest in
the patients replies.
What is the intention of universal protocol ans: Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person
Surgery
Goals of end of care ans: Ensure the decision made are consistent with the values and desires of patient
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.
which type of therapy poses risk to patients due to complex dosing. ans: Anticoagulation Therapy
Essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers according to Joint commission ans:
Valuing Diversity
Important concept of being a patient advocate ans: Accepting the patient's decisions
important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over ans: There is no reason to assume mental
decline had occurred
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
What is a sentinel event ans: An event that affects a patient causing death harm or intervention required
to sustain life.
important principle for the healthcare professional to provide ethical care ans: Allow patients the right
of self determination regarding health care decisions