Sigma Theta tau: Patient Safety
Which one of the following questions best reflects a systems perspective? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"How can an environment be created to ensure the right
thing is done?"
The Blunt End, Sharp End human performance framework is useful for explaining
nursing in that it - CORRECT ANSWER-represents how work is actually
accomplished in complex work environment
understanding the Swiss cheese model for explaining errors would be reflected in
which of the following statements - CORRECT ANSWER-multiple factors
contributed to the error, including poor communication about the process change,
similar packaging of two different drugs, and under staffing on the unit
which theory looks at the interrelationship between parts, behaviors, systems,
and environment - CORRECT ANSWER-complexity science
dynamic conditions, people working in teams, high stress, and time constraints
are all characteristics of - CORRECT ANSWER-complex work environment
which leadership competency is most essential to ensure that staff working within
a complex adaptive system adapt effectively to changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-the ability to collaborate and fully engage team members
essential abilities that individuals bring to complex work environments that
prevent near-misses, errors, and poor quality care include which of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER-flexibility in imperfect situations allowing reorganizations
and prioritization, anticipation of problems, and adaptation in dynamic and
changing situations
telling stories about situations involving near-misses or errors is most useful for
preventing future events if they include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a detailed sequence of events surrounding the situation, including
what those involved were thinking during the time
Which one of the following questions best reflects a systems perspective? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"How can an environment be created to ensure the right
thing is done?"
The Blunt End, Sharp End human performance framework is useful for explaining
nursing in that it - CORRECT ANSWER-represents how work is actually
accomplished in complex work environment
understanding the Swiss cheese model for explaining errors would be reflected in
which of the following statements - CORRECT ANSWER-multiple factors
contributed to the error, including poor communication about the process change,
similar packaging of two different drugs, and under staffing on the unit
which theory looks at the interrelationship between parts, behaviors, systems,
and environment - CORRECT ANSWER-complexity science
dynamic conditions, people working in teams, high stress, and time constraints
are all characteristics of - CORRECT ANSWER-complex work environment
which leadership competency is most essential to ensure that staff working within
a complex adaptive system adapt effectively to changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-the ability to collaborate and fully engage team members
essential abilities that individuals bring to complex work environments that
prevent near-misses, errors, and poor quality care include which of the following -
CORRECT ANSWER-flexibility in imperfect situations allowing reorganizations
and prioritization, anticipation of problems, and adaptation in dynamic and
changing situations
telling stories about situations involving near-misses or errors is most useful for
preventing future events if they include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a detailed sequence of events surrounding the situation, including
what those involved were thinking during the time
