QI Exam 3 UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
The primary tool used in the identification of risk in the health care facility is the - CORRECT
ANSWER - incident report
In a malpractice action, the issue is whether a physician exercised a standard of care that a
reasonably prudent physician would have exercised under those circumstances. Failure to
exercise due care is a - CORRECT ANSWER - breach of duty
John presented to the emergency department with rectal bleeding. Earlier in the day, John had a
colonoscopy that revealed a polyp. John's physician used hot forceps to remove the polyp. After
examination in the emergency department, John is taken back to the GI suite where it is revealed
that during the polyp removal procedure, John's physician inadvertently perforated his colon. The
perforated colon represents which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - damages
Healthcare providers are required to report certain infectious diseases in an effort to monitor and
control incidences of these diseases. This reporting increases awareness of infectious diseases to
help healthcare providers to be alerted and prepared for possible instances in their organizations.
These activities are an integral part of protecting the health of the population and are performed
and coordinated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - public health departments
Inappropriate timing of dose, transcription errors, missed doses, and extra doses given are all
examples of this type of medication error __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
administration
Cole's mother brought him to his pediatrician's office because he had a fever and runny nose. The
pediatrician diagnosed Cole with an ear infection and prescribed an antibiotic for him to take.
The prescription read, 3mg/5ml Pen. oral suspension, take 1 teaspoon three times a day. What
potential problem is there with this prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug name
should not be abbreviated
A Joint Commission±accredited organization must review their formulary annually to ensure a
medication's continued __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - efficacy and safety
, The removal of medication from its usual stream of preparation, dispensing, and administration
by personnel involved in those steps in order to use or sell the medication in non-healthcare
settings is called __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - diversion
Diversion is the removal of a medication from its usual stream of preparation, dispensing, and
administration by personnel involved in those steps in order to use or sell the medication in
nonhealthcare settings. An individual might take the medication for personal use, to sell on the
street, to sell directly to a user as a dealer, or to sell to others who will redistribute for the
diverting individual. - CORRECT ANSWER - medication reconciliation
The chain of custody of a drug as it moves through the supply chain from manufacturer to
pharmacy is called __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - drug pedigree
This technique promotes systems thinking and includes the use of flow charts to define high-risk
processes. - CORRECT ANSWER - failure mode and effects analysis
Clinical privileges are granted to a physician for an interval specified in the medical staff bylaws,
but no longer than - CORRECT ANSWER - two yrs
Which of the following plans demonstrates the master planning and outlines the design of the
safety functions for the organization?
A: Emergency management plan
B: Security management plan
C: Hazardous materials and waste management plan
D: Safety management plan - CORRECT ANSWER - safety management plan
Which of the following acronyms is used to train healthcare staff on the proper steps to use a fire
extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER - PASS (pull pin, aim nozzle, squeeze handle, sweep
from side to side)
and CORRECT Answers
The primary tool used in the identification of risk in the health care facility is the - CORRECT
ANSWER - incident report
In a malpractice action, the issue is whether a physician exercised a standard of care that a
reasonably prudent physician would have exercised under those circumstances. Failure to
exercise due care is a - CORRECT ANSWER - breach of duty
John presented to the emergency department with rectal bleeding. Earlier in the day, John had a
colonoscopy that revealed a polyp. John's physician used hot forceps to remove the polyp. After
examination in the emergency department, John is taken back to the GI suite where it is revealed
that during the polyp removal procedure, John's physician inadvertently perforated his colon. The
perforated colon represents which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - damages
Healthcare providers are required to report certain infectious diseases in an effort to monitor and
control incidences of these diseases. This reporting increases awareness of infectious diseases to
help healthcare providers to be alerted and prepared for possible instances in their organizations.
These activities are an integral part of protecting the health of the population and are performed
and coordinated by: - CORRECT ANSWER - public health departments
Inappropriate timing of dose, transcription errors, missed doses, and extra doses given are all
examples of this type of medication error __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
administration
Cole's mother brought him to his pediatrician's office because he had a fever and runny nose. The
pediatrician diagnosed Cole with an ear infection and prescribed an antibiotic for him to take.
The prescription read, 3mg/5ml Pen. oral suspension, take 1 teaspoon three times a day. What
potential problem is there with this prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug name
should not be abbreviated
A Joint Commission±accredited organization must review their formulary annually to ensure a
medication's continued __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - efficacy and safety
, The removal of medication from its usual stream of preparation, dispensing, and administration
by personnel involved in those steps in order to use or sell the medication in non-healthcare
settings is called __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - diversion
Diversion is the removal of a medication from its usual stream of preparation, dispensing, and
administration by personnel involved in those steps in order to use or sell the medication in
nonhealthcare settings. An individual might take the medication for personal use, to sell on the
street, to sell directly to a user as a dealer, or to sell to others who will redistribute for the
diverting individual. - CORRECT ANSWER - medication reconciliation
The chain of custody of a drug as it moves through the supply chain from manufacturer to
pharmacy is called __________. - CORRECT ANSWER - drug pedigree
This technique promotes systems thinking and includes the use of flow charts to define high-risk
processes. - CORRECT ANSWER - failure mode and effects analysis
Clinical privileges are granted to a physician for an interval specified in the medical staff bylaws,
but no longer than - CORRECT ANSWER - two yrs
Which of the following plans demonstrates the master planning and outlines the design of the
safety functions for the organization?
A: Emergency management plan
B: Security management plan
C: Hazardous materials and waste management plan
D: Safety management plan - CORRECT ANSWER - safety management plan
Which of the following acronyms is used to train healthcare staff on the proper steps to use a fire
extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER - PASS (pull pin, aim nozzle, squeeze handle, sweep
from side to side)
