Core Mandatory Part II – Relias Exam Questions And Answers

What communication strategies contribute to providing successful culturally competent care? - Answer--Asking nonjudgmental questions What should patients be told if an adverse event occurs in their care? - Answer--Hospitals are required to tell the patient if an adverse occured What is an adverse event? - Answer--Patient safety event that resulted in harm to the patient that may or may not have resulted from an error What is an element of performance for the National Patient Safety Goal - Reduce the likelihood of patient harm associated with the use of anticoagulant therapy? - Answer--The hospital uses approved protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines for the reversal of anticoagulation and management of bleeding events related to each anticoagulant medication. What is an example of patients' rights? - Answer--The right to know the names and the jobs of their caregivers What is the term for an event, incident, or condition that could have resulted in harm to a patient? - Answer--Close call - WRONG In a psychiatric unit, a patient has been identified as at high risk for suicide. Upon entering their room, you find an object next to the patient that could be used for self-harm. What should you do? - Answer--Remove the object According to the National Patient Safety Goals, which group of patients are at higher risk of misidentification? - Answer--Newborns