Which of the following is good practice when listening to patients? -ANS-Show your genuine interest in
the patients replies
What is the an event, incident, or condition that could have resulted in harm to a patient? -ANS-a
Patient Safety Event
Which of the following is an important principle for the healthcare professional to provide ethical care? -
ANS-Allow the patient the right of self-determination regarding health decisions
What practices do interpreters use to improve communication? -ANS-Use of words that are appropriate
to both providers and patients
When MUST two patient identifiers be used? -ANS-Collecting a blood specimen
What is an example of patients' rights? -ANS-Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug that
may be prescribed by their provider
According to The Joint Comission's ethical standards, which of the following is accurate concerning your
role as a healthcare worker? -ANS-You must safeguard confidences and privacy at all times
According to the NPSGs, which type of therapy poses a risk to patients due to its complex dosing? -ANS-
Anticoagulation therapy
When delivering care, you need to determine which type of language in patients? -ANS-Primary
According to the NPSG, acceptable patient identifiers include which of the following? -ANS-Patient's
name and birthdate
What should your goals in end-of-life care include? -ANS-Ensuring that decisions made are consistent
with the values and desires of the patient