Healthcare Quality and Safety Quiz

<p>National safety goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing risks and promoting patient safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying problems and finding solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aims to prevent problems before they occur. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To standardize measures of quality across populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Length of hospital stay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The employee must provide written notice and allow time for correction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing the costs of services with the demand for care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide the employer with written notice of the violation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By identifying and analyzing discrepancies in care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide a full account of events without assumptions or blame (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing organization-wide educational programs for staff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An equipment malfunction leading to treatment error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confidentially assess the situation and gather more information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specifically, what medication was involved and the error type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging open reports of errors without fear of punishment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentation should include personal feelings about the incident (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequency and level of risk exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote a comprehensive understanding of patient safety and care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish and monitor safety standards and accreditation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient fall incidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quality improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medication administration errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To focus on preventing problems before they occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Outcome measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide written notice and allow time for correction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying variances to enhance performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing costs of services while maintaining quality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Including personal opinions on the fault (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It focuses on identifying and resolving existing issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Length of hospital stay for pneumonia patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rectifying situations that cause harm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equitable distribution of organs for transplant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient injury or unexpected death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging open discussions about errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The type of medication involved and the exact nature of the variance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting delayed incident investigations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If they believe the care is unnecessary and have communicated concerns to the provider (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying all witnesses and their statements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A problem-focused approach to identifying and fixing potential problems in healthcare settings.

A problem-prevention focused approach to improving healthcare quality by preventing issues from happening.

Key measurements (e.g., variances, core measures, outcome measures) used to track and assess quality in healthcare.

Nurses reporting employer misconduct outside the organization, when safety or client care is compromised.

Federal law protecting employees who report serious misconduct by their employers.

How limited resources (e.g., organs, vaccines) are distributed to those who need them.

Standardized quality measures used to evaluate various patient populations and healthcare areas.

Measures that track the results of healthcare procedures and interventions, like length of stay or infection rates.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are infections that occur when bacteria enter the bladder through a urinary catheter.

Central line-associated bloodstream infections occur when bacteria enter the bloodstream through a central line.

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses is a program that aims to improve patient safety by educating nurses on six core competencies.

A non-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations and sets national patient safety standards.

A serious, unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient.

A document used to record and analyze incidents that deviate from expected standards in healthcare, like patient injuries, medication errors, or equipment malfunctions. It helps identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.

Adverse events are unexpected or undesirable outcomes of healthcare interventions. Examples include patient falls, medication errors, infections, and equipment malfunctions.

A variance report typically includes detailed information about the incident, such as the date and time, location, participants involved (patient, staff, witnesses), the nature of the event, any equipment or medication involved, and possible contributing factors.

A systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks in healthcare settings. It involves steps like identifying hazards, analyzing their potential for harm, taking steps to rectify or control them, and implementing preventive measures to avoid future incidents.

Healthcare areas with heightened risk of adverse events include medication administration, patient falls, surgery, blood transfusions, and pressure ulcers. These areas require strict protocols and vigilance to minimize risks.

Nurse managers play a crucial role in identifying, reporting, and addressing potential risk factors in their units. They also foster an environment of safety by promoting open communication, sharing information effectively, and supporting staff efforts to improve systems for better patient care.

Examples include neglecting duties, failing to report unsafe practices, or falsifying documentation. Such actions directly impact patient safety and could lead to serious consequences.

It refers to a healthcare professional performing their duties below the accepted standards of their profession, resulting in substandard care and potential harm to patients. Examples include inaccurate medication calculations, improper procedures, or inadequate assessments.

An unexpected problem that arises during the process of giving medications to a patient, potentially causing harm. This can include giving the wrong dose, the wrong medication, or not giving it at all.

Problems that happen after surgery, affecting the area where the surgery took place. These can include infections, bleeding, wound healing issues, or even reactions to the surgery itself.

A urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria gets into the bladder through a urinary catheter. This is a type of healthcare-associated infection.

QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) aims to improve patient safety by educating nurses in six core competencies, focusing on areas like teamwork, communication, and evidence-based practice.

The Joint Commission is an organization that sets standards for patient safety and accredits healthcare organizations, ensuring they meet these standards. It works to reduce risks and promote patient safety.

Risk management mainly focuses on identifying and addressing existing problems to improve patient care.

Quality management aims to prevent future problems or errors by implementing proactive measures.

Monitoring differences between expected outcomes and actual results to understand performance gaps and implement improvements.

The WPA safeguards employees who report potential legal violations and misconduct within their workplaces to government authorities.

Nurses reporting illegal or unsafe practices by their employers to external authorities, when safety or client care is compromised.

The ability of individuals to receive necessary healthcare services, influenced by factors like cost, location, and availability.

Resource allocation can face challenges due to limited resources, varying needs, and ethical considerations about fairness and equity.

Any harm that happens to a patient during their care, including falls, medication errors, infections, and surgical complications.

A systematic approach to identify potential risks, analyze their impact, and implement strategies to minimize harm to patients.

Examples include medication errors, patient falls, surgical complications, blood transfusions, and pressure ulcers, all areas demanding extra caution and meticulous practices.

Actions that deviate from professional ethics and put patients at risk, such as neglecting duties, ignoring safety concerns, or falsifying records.

Healthcare professionals performing their duties below the accepted standards, leading to substandard care and potential harm to patients.