Question 1

The mission of AHRQ is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for Americans. Review the AHRQ website and examine current initiatives, research findings and reports, and funding for grants.

Accepted Answer

Student responses should include
Current initiatives: Healthcare-Associated Infections Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Opioids, and Comparative Health System Performance Initiative
Research Findings/Reports: EPC Evidence-Based Reports, MEPS Statistical Briefs, and HCUP Statistical Briefs
Funding: Research, Training, and Education, Project Research Online Database, and Grantee Profiles
(current as of Jan. 6 2018)

Question 2

Explain the nature and purpose of TeamSTEPPS.

Accepted Answer

TeamSTEPPS was developed by the Department of Defense's Patient Safety Program in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). TeamSTEPPS is a comprehensive, evidence-based teamwork system created for use by healthcare organizations to develop a culture of safety. Central aims of TeamSTEPPS include improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare professionals. The TeamSTEPPS approach uses assessment and training tools to develop teams that work to improve patient outcomes. Clear roles and responsibilities are emphasized, as well as methods to improve communication, thereby reducing conflicts. Barriers to achieving and maintaining a culture of safety and quality are addressed.

Question 3

The nurse practitioner (NP) delivers a presentation about Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies related to safety. To illustrate knowledge-based competencies related to safety, which information does the NP discuss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valuing one's own role in preventing errors 
B)  Appreciating the cognitive and physical limits of human performance 
C)  Using organizational error reporting systems 
D)  Examining human factors and other basic safety design principles D

Question 4

Review the laws and regulations regarding nurse practitioners writing schedule II and III medications in your state.

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Question 5

Consider how you can be a champion for patient safety in your organization.

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Question 6

The nurse practitioner (NP) implements a quality improvement (QI) initiative aimed at enhancing staff nurses' ability to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse among patients. Staff nurses are given a pretest and post-test to evaluate learning. During which stage of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework does the NP analyze pre-test data?

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A)  Plan 
B)  Do 
C)  Study 
D)  Act

Question 7

Conduct a quality improvement project utilizing the PDSA methodology.

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Question 8

Discuss patient adherence to a medication treatment plan including risks of inadequate adherence and strategies for assessing compliance.

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Question 9

The nurse practitioner develops a quality assurance (QA) program related to hand hygiene protocols. Which outcome best describes a central aim of the QA program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrating healthcare team members' adherence to hand hygiene protocols 
B)  Motivating healthcare team members to learn about updated standards related to hand hygiene 
C)  Improving healthcare team members' adherence to hand hygiene protocols 
D)  Capturing lessons learned about healthcare team members and barriers to effective hand hygiene

Question 10

When writing medication prescriptions, the nurse practitioner (NP) refrains from using certain abbreviations as specified by which organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Joint Commission 
B)  U.S. Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 
D)  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Question 11

Describe achievements by Florence Nightingale that serve to establish her position as the first quality improvement expert in the healthcare field.

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Question 12

Discuss the origin and central tenets of the Planetree Model for promoting patient-centered care.

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Question 13

The nurse practitioner prescribes opioid analgesia for an adult patient who undergoes surgical repair of an ankle fracture. Which data is acceptable for inclusion in the medication order?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.0 mg 
B)  qd 
C)  MSO4 
D)  IV

Question 14

Care coordination occurs throughout the span of the care continuum. Explore the concept of care coordination in your setting and beyond. Consider how you may enhance your NP role in care coordination.

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Question 15

There are many patient safety organizations in existence. Explore these organizations and discuss their relevance for improving patient safety.

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Question 16

Summarize the role of The Joint Commission in promoting patient safety.

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Question 17

Various quality improvement methodologies are used in clinical practice. Compare and contrast these methodologies.

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Exam 10: Quality, Safety, and Prescriptive Authority