NPSG- Nursing Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers for Accuracy
The National Patient Safety Goal 6 is to improve the safety of
clinical alarm systems. What is the rationale for this goal?
✓✓ To improve patient safety if clinical alarm systems are not
properly managed
According to the National Patient Safety Goals, which of the
following should be included in the management of indwelling
urinary catheters?
✓✓ Securing catheters for unobstructed urinary flow and
drainage
Part of National Patient Safety Goal 7 is to implement
evidence-based practices to prevent central line-associated
bloodstream infections. This requirement covers:
✓✓ Short- and long-term central venous catheters and
peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines
Annually, the National Patient Safety Goals are developed and
instituted by which organization?
✓✓ The Joint Commission
According to the National Patient Safety Goals, on of the MOST
important ways to address healthcare associated infections is by
doing which of the following: