NSG 555 Quiz 1 module 1 2025
Questions and Answers
in outpatient settings most common malpractice claims are due to what? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--•diagnosis, medications, medical and surgical treatment.
Handoff communication and electronic health records play a role in cases with
adverse patient outcomes.
What is disclosure of errors in malpractice? - --CORRECT ANSWER--•Policy of
sharing investigative findings of adverse events with patients and families
•A process of apologizing and offering compensation
risk management strategies - --CORRECT ANSWER--•Patient first,
communication issues, patient concerns, patient adherence
diagnosis related claims categories - --CORRECT ANSWER--1. failure to id
observation findings or change in condition
2. failure to order correct testing to establish a dx
3. delay in establishing a dx
4.failure to dx
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, 5. failure to order or address diagnostic test results
disclosure of errors and adverse events - --CORRECT ANSWER--appologize and
compensate works better than litigation.
acknowldege event occured
empathis and appologize if appropriate
take steps to minimize further harm
explain to pt/family what will happen next
communicate the investigation process
disclose the results of the investigation
make changes to prevent the failure from recurring
provide emotional support
· Common geriatric syndromes - --CORRECT ANSWER--polypharmacy
cognitive impairment
dehydrayion
falls
FTT
elder abuse
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Questions and Answers
in outpatient settings most common malpractice claims are due to what? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--•diagnosis, medications, medical and surgical treatment.
Handoff communication and electronic health records play a role in cases with
adverse patient outcomes.
What is disclosure of errors in malpractice? - --CORRECT ANSWER--•Policy of
sharing investigative findings of adverse events with patients and families
•A process of apologizing and offering compensation
risk management strategies - --CORRECT ANSWER--•Patient first,
communication issues, patient concerns, patient adherence
diagnosis related claims categories - --CORRECT ANSWER--1. failure to id
observation findings or change in condition
2. failure to order correct testing to establish a dx
3. delay in establishing a dx
4.failure to dx
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, 5. failure to order or address diagnostic test results
disclosure of errors and adverse events - --CORRECT ANSWER--appologize and
compensate works better than litigation.
acknowldege event occured
empathis and appologize if appropriate
take steps to minimize further harm
explain to pt/family what will happen next
communicate the investigation process
disclose the results of the investigation
make changes to prevent the failure from recurring
provide emotional support
· Common geriatric syndromes - --CORRECT ANSWER--polypharmacy
cognitive impairment
dehydrayion
falls
FTT
elder abuse
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