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What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? -
Answers The contributory factors associated with the event.
Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? - Answers supports ethical
behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace
What is an example of patients' rights? - Answers Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental
drug.
Acceptable patient identifiers included - Answers Name and Birthday
Which of the following is good practice when listening to patients - Answers Show your genuine
interest in the patients replies.
What is the intention of universal protocol - Answers Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure,
Wrong Person Surgery
Goals of end of care - Answers 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. - Answers 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. - Answers Anticoagulation
Therapy
Which of the following is an essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers
according to Joint commission - Answers Valuing Diversity
Important concept of being a patient advocate - Answers Accepting the patient's decisions
Important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over - Answers 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 -
Answers 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 - Answers An event that affects a patient causing death harm or
intervention required to sustain life.
Which of the following is an important principle for the healthcare professional to provide
ethical care - Answers Allow patients the right of self determination regarding health care