Question 1

Accredited organizations are expected to identify and respond to all sentinel events occurring in the organization.Errors are preventable events.Which of the following types of error is not the result of an individual's actions but is the predictable outcome of a series of actions that comprise a diagnostic or treatment process?

Accepted Answer

A system error is not the result of an individual's actions but is the predictable outcome of a series of actions that compromise a diagnostic and treatment process.

Question 2

The first step in risk management is identifying potential or actual risks for accidents,injuries,or financial loss.The occurrence of an injury that is caused by medical management and results in a measurable disability is termed:

Accepted Answer

An adverse event is an injury caused by medical management that resulted in a measurable disability.

Question 3

When a nurse is called to be an expert witness in a malpractice court case,the nurse draws on many standards of care.All of the following may be used to establish standards for court cases except:

Accepted Answer

Nurse practice acts,ANA standards,Joint Commission standards,institutional policies and procedures,nursing literature,and physicians' orders may be used to establish standards for court cases.

Question 4

The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.Workplace inspections are usually conducted without prior notice.What type of workplace condition is the top priority for an inspection?

Accepted Answer

Investigations of imminent dangers are the top priority,followed in order by catastrophic and fatal accidents,employee complaints regarding hazards,and reinspections.

Question 5

The most common law affecting nursing practice is:

Accepted Answer

The most common law affecting nursing practice is tort law.

Quiz 15: Continuous Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Program Evaluation

The first step in risk management is identifying potential or actual risks for accidents,injuries,or financial loss.The occurrence of an injury that is caused by medical management and results in a measurable disability is termed:

When a nurse is called to be an expert witness in a malpractice court case,the nurse draws on many standards of care.All of the following may be used to establish standards for court cases except:

The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.Workplace inspections are usually conducted without prior notice.What type of workplace condition is the top priority for an inspection?

The most common law affecting nursing practice is: