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GOALS Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Introduction to The Joint Commission - Correct answer-The Joint Commision's
mission is to "continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration
with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them
to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value
National Patient Safety Goals - Correct answer-The Joint Commission determines
the highest priority patient safety issues and how best to address them
Identify Patients Correctly - Correct answer-Use at least two ways to identify
patients. For example, use the patient's name and date of birth. This is done to
make sure that each patient gets the correct medicine and treatment. Make sure that
the correct patient gets the correct blood when they get a blood transfusion
Improve Staff Communication - Correct answer-Get important test results to the
right staff person on time
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, Use medicines safely - Correct answer-* Before a procedure, label medicines that
are not labeled. For example, medicines in syringes, cups and basins. Do this in the
area where medicines and supplies are set up
* Take extra care with patients who take medicines to thin their blood
* Record and pass along correct information about a patient's medicines. Find out
what medicines the patient is taking. Compare those medicines to new medicines
given to the patient. Make sure the patient knows which medicines to take when
they are at home. Tell the patient it is important to bring their up-to-date list of
medicines every time they visit a doctor.
Use Alarms Safely - Correct answer-Make improvements to ensure that alarms on
medical equipment are heard and responded to on time.
Prevent infections - Correct answer-* Use the hand cleaning guidelines from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization. Set
goals for improving hand cleaning. Use the goals to improve hand cleaning.
* Use proven guidelines to prevent infections that are difficult to treat.
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GOALS Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Introduction to The Joint Commission - Correct answer-The Joint Commision's
mission is to "continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration
with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them
to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value
National Patient Safety Goals - Correct answer-The Joint Commission determines
the highest priority patient safety issues and how best to address them
Identify Patients Correctly - Correct answer-Use at least two ways to identify
patients. For example, use the patient's name and date of birth. This is done to
make sure that each patient gets the correct medicine and treatment. Make sure that
the correct patient gets the correct blood when they get a blood transfusion
Improve Staff Communication - Correct answer-Get important test results to the
right staff person on time
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, Use medicines safely - Correct answer-* Before a procedure, label medicines that
are not labeled. For example, medicines in syringes, cups and basins. Do this in the
area where medicines and supplies are set up
* Take extra care with patients who take medicines to thin their blood
* Record and pass along correct information about a patient's medicines. Find out
what medicines the patient is taking. Compare those medicines to new medicines
given to the patient. Make sure the patient knows which medicines to take when
they are at home. Tell the patient it is important to bring their up-to-date list of
medicines every time they visit a doctor.
Use Alarms Safely - Correct answer-Make improvements to ensure that alarms on
medical equipment are heard and responded to on time.
Prevent infections - Correct answer-* Use the hand cleaning guidelines from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization. Set
goals for improving hand cleaning. Use the goals to improve hand cleaning.
* Use proven guidelines to prevent infections that are difficult to treat.
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