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PROFESSIONAL NURSING - EXAM 3
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED 100%
The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patient associated with
healthcare
a) Safety
b) Quality
A
The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase
the likelihood of desired healthcare outcomes and are consistent with current
and professional knowledge
a) Safety
b) Quality
B
Which of the following are characteristics of quality healthcare?
a) Safe
b) Effective
c) Patient centered
d) Timely
e) Efficient
f) Equitable
g) All of the above
G
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Medical errors are usually the result of:
a) Poorly coordinated care
b) Medication errors
c) Falls
d) Hand off errors
e) Diagnostic and surgical errors
f) Healthcare acquired (nosocomial) infections
g) All of the above
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Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) may:
a) Result in death
b) Increase financial costs
c) Extend hospital stays
A, B, C
The most common healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are:
a) Urinary tract infection
b) Surgical site infection
c) Pneumonia
d) Bacteremia
A, B, C, D
Error or mishap that results in no harm or very minimal patient harm (useful in
identifying and remedying vulnerabilities in a system before serious harm
occurs)
a) Near miss
b) Adverse event
A
An injury to a patient caused by the care provider rather than an underlying
condition of the patient
PROFESSIONAL NURSING - EXAM 3
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED 100%
The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patient associated with
healthcare
a) Safety
b) Quality
A
The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase
the likelihood of desired healthcare outcomes and are consistent with current
and professional knowledge
a) Safety
b) Quality
B
Which of the following are characteristics of quality healthcare?
a) Safe
b) Effective
c) Patient centered
d) Timely
e) Efficient
f) Equitable
g) All of the above
G
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Medical errors are usually the result of:
a) Poorly coordinated care
b) Medication errors
c) Falls
d) Hand off errors
e) Diagnostic and surgical errors
f) Healthcare acquired (nosocomial) infections
g) All of the above
G
Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) may:
a) Result in death
b) Increase financial costs
c) Extend hospital stays
A, B, C
The most common healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are:
a) Urinary tract infection
b) Surgical site infection
c) Pneumonia
d) Bacteremia
A, B, C, D
Error or mishap that results in no harm or very minimal patient harm (useful in
identifying and remedying vulnerabilities in a system before serious harm
occurs)
a) Near miss
b) Adverse event
A
An injury to a patient caused by the care provider rather than an underlying
condition of the patient
