AWHONN Perinatal Nursing Item Bank Test
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The purpose of the root-cause analysis process is to
a. determine fault of the healthcare provider or hospital
b. examine institutional liability
c. review potentially contributing systems - CORRECT ANSWER-c. review
potentially contributing systems
Professional nursing liability is most commonly increased by the absence of
a. adequate medical record documentation
b. annual competency validation
c. current unit policies and procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adequate
medical record documentation
,Inpatient obstetric care results in approximately what percentage of malpractice
claims in obstetrics and gynecology?
a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 70% - CORRECT ANSWER-b. 50%
Guidance for ethical nursing care is provided by the:
a. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
b. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) & American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) Guidelines for Perinatal Care
c. American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
Disruptive clinician behavior:
a. is often directly linked to clinical practice issues
b. rarely involves clinical practice issues
,c. should be handled separately from clinical practice issues - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. is often directly linked to clinical practice issues
The best approach for addressing disruptive clinician behavior is
a. immediate intervention
b. monitoring trends
c. peer review - CORRECT ANSWER-a. immediate intervention
Successful defense of malpractice claims is enhanced by following:
a. community standards
b. national professional standards
c. trends in practice - CORRECT ANSWER-b. national professional standards
When a sentinel event occurs, according to The joint Commission (TJC),
a. a root-cause analysis should be conducted
b. it must be reported to TJC within 60 days
, c. those involved should be placed on administrative leave pending an
investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a root-cause analysis should be
conducted
Based on TJC criteria, which of the following clinical situations is a sentinel event?
a. any unexplained adverse occurrence
b. birth of a baby with previously undiagnosed congenital abnormalities
c. unanticipated death of a full turn infant - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
unanticipated death of a full turn infant
An incident-management program will
a. include near misses with potential for adverse outcomes
b. identify and discipline those at fault
c. increase institutional and nursing liablity - CORRECT ANSWER-a. include
near misses with potential for adverse outcomes
Nurse/physician difference of opinion about patient management should be
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
The purpose of the root-cause analysis process is to
a. determine fault of the healthcare provider or hospital
b. examine institutional liability
c. review potentially contributing systems - CORRECT ANSWER-c. review
potentially contributing systems
Professional nursing liability is most commonly increased by the absence of
a. adequate medical record documentation
b. annual competency validation
c. current unit policies and procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-a. adequate
medical record documentation
,Inpatient obstetric care results in approximately what percentage of malpractice
claims in obstetrics and gynecology?
a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 70% - CORRECT ANSWER-b. 50%
Guidance for ethical nursing care is provided by the:
a. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
b. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) & American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) Guidelines for Perinatal Care
c. American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
Disruptive clinician behavior:
a. is often directly linked to clinical practice issues
b. rarely involves clinical practice issues
,c. should be handled separately from clinical practice issues - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. is often directly linked to clinical practice issues
The best approach for addressing disruptive clinician behavior is
a. immediate intervention
b. monitoring trends
c. peer review - CORRECT ANSWER-a. immediate intervention
Successful defense of malpractice claims is enhanced by following:
a. community standards
b. national professional standards
c. trends in practice - CORRECT ANSWER-b. national professional standards
When a sentinel event occurs, according to The joint Commission (TJC),
a. a root-cause analysis should be conducted
b. it must be reported to TJC within 60 days
, c. those involved should be placed on administrative leave pending an
investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a root-cause analysis should be
conducted
Based on TJC criteria, which of the following clinical situations is a sentinel event?
a. any unexplained adverse occurrence
b. birth of a baby with previously undiagnosed congenital abnormalities
c. unanticipated death of a full turn infant - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
unanticipated death of a full turn infant
An incident-management program will
a. include near misses with potential for adverse outcomes
b. identify and discipline those at fault
c. increase institutional and nursing liablity - CORRECT ANSWER-a. include
near misses with potential for adverse outcomes
Nurse/physician difference of opinion about patient management should be
