Question 1

The unit has been so understaffed that the nurse has been unable to attend education sessions on new medications that physicians will be prescribing for the treatment of hypertension. This situation is likely to result in a medication error resulting from which contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work environment 
B)  Task 
C)  Individual staff member 
D)  Organization and management

Question 2

In comparing current Joint Commission accreditation and accreditation done in the past, what are some approaches that have been reduced? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scheduled survey visits 
B)  Use of a more focused approach 
C)  Including nursing staff 
D)  Develop a plan for the survey 
E)  Taking a punitive approach to errors

Question 3

Which situation is most likely to result in the nurse making a medication error?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse has worked three 12-hour shifts in three days. 
B)  The nurse uses an online program to access medication information. 
C)  The nurse insists on documenting medication administration immediately after giving the medication. 
D)  The nurse prepares medications for administration in a secluded area.

Question 4

Which statement about the effect of healthcare quality report cards is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have been shown to have a direct influence on consumer healthcare decisions. 
B)  These report cards are generally not accessible to consumers. 
C)  Releasing information via these report cards does not guarantee changes in quality. 
D)  Most consumer healthcare choices are now based on facts from these report cards rather than opinion.

Question 5

The hospital has adopted a medication administration system that has a series of checks and balances designed for patient safety. The system works well, but is time consuming. Nurses have discovered shortcuts around the safeguards. This is an example of which situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A handoff 
B)  A workaround 
C)  An effects analysis 
D)  A "never event"

Exam 18: Implementing Healthcare Quality Improvement

The unit has been so understaffed that the nurse has been unable to attend education sessions on new medications that physicians will be prescribing for the treatment of hypertension. This situation is likely to result in a medication error resulting from which contributing factor?

In comparing current Joint Commission accreditation and accreditation done in the past, what are some approaches that have been reduced? Select all that apply.

Which situation is most likely to result in the nurse making a medication error?

Which statement about the effect of healthcare quality report cards is accurate?

The hospital has adopted a medication administration system that has a series of checks and balances designed for patient safety. The system works well, but is time consuming. Nurses have discovered shortcuts around the safeguards. This is an example of which situation?