ECHELON PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ Scenario: After ringing the call bell a number of times, a patient
tries to make it to the bathroom on his own, but slips on a wet
surface and falls. He is injured, but not permanently.
Should this event be reported to the Joint Commission? Answer: No
◉ Scenario: A breakdown in communication leads to the surgical
removal of the wrong foot. Answer: Sentinel Event
◉ Scenario: A breakdown in communication leads to the surgical
removal of the wrong foot.
Should this event be reported to the Joint Commission? Answer: Yes
◉ What is the first step in FMEA? Answer: Define high risk processes
◉ What is the second step of FMEA Answer: Brainstorm failures at
each step
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ Scenario: After ringing the call bell a number of times, a patient
tries to make it to the bathroom on his own, but slips on a wet
surface and falls. He is injured, but not permanently.
Should this event be reported to the Joint Commission? Answer: No
◉ Scenario: A breakdown in communication leads to the surgical
removal of the wrong foot. Answer: Sentinel Event
◉ Scenario: A breakdown in communication leads to the surgical
removal of the wrong foot.
Should this event be reported to the Joint Commission? Answer: Yes
◉ What is the first step in FMEA? Answer: Define high risk processes
◉ What is the second step of FMEA Answer: Brainstorm failures at
each step
