Questions and Answers What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? - Correct Answer The contributory factors associated with the event.
Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? - Correct Answer supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace
What is an example of patients' rights? - Correct Answer Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug.
Acceptable patient identifiers included - Correct Answer Name and Birthday
Which of the following are good practice when listening to patients - Correct Answer Show your genuine interest in the patients replies.
What is the intention of universal protocol - Correct Answer Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery
Goals of end of care - Correct Answer Ensure the decision made are consistent with the
values and desires of patient
Which of the following components will assist in improving the effectiveness of communication for critical lab and diagnostic procedures. - Correct Answer Reporting critical test results on a timely basis according to policies and procedures.
which type of therapy poses risk to patients due to complex dosing. - Correct Answer Anticoagulation Therapy
Essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers according to Joint commission - Correct Answer Valuing Diversity
Important concept of being a patient advocate - Correct Answer Accepting the patient's decisions
important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over - Correct Answer There is no
reason to assume mental decline had occurred
Which example qualifies as a sentinel event that would require review by the Joint commission - Correct Answer A patient who commits suicide within 72 hours of discharged from a hospital setting that provides staffed around the clock care
What is a sentinel event - Correct Answer An event that affects a patient causing death harm or intervention required to sustain life.