HCA 468 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
How many people were injured or die each year at the hands of health professionals in 1999 according
to the IOM report? - (ANSWER)48,000-98,000
T/F the second aspect of the risk manager's role, claims management, generally revolved around the
management and defense of malpractice claims - (ANSWER)true
T/F the purpose of patient safety is to provide a safe environment to explore the possibility of failure,
and to create defenses that will change the current system of operation in order to reduce the potential
for failure - (ANSWER)true
T/F the risk manager's job description often included protecting the assets of the organization as well as
supporting and defending providers who were named int these suites - (ANSWER)true
Which of the following best defines risk analysis: - (ANSWER)PROCESS used by the persons assigned risk
management functions to determine the potential severity of the loss from an identified risk, the
probability that the loss will happen and alternatives for dealing with the rise
T/F patient safety is about the organizational tactics to fix problems. Attributes include... -
(ANSWER)false
Name the agencies that have worked on projects that demonstrated continued focus on patient safety
and quality - (ANSWER)AHRQ & NQF (A and B only)
T/F the early warning signs of possible liability are patient complaints and medical records -
(ANSWER)true
T/F to avoid a negligent-credentialing claim and demonstrate compliance with regular standards during
accreditation surveys... - (ANSWER)true
The deficit reduction act of 2005 authorized the secretary of the department of health and human
services to select which of the following conditions - (ANSWER)none of the above
, HCA 468 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
which of the following best defines benchmarking
a. allows risk managers or healthcare organizations to look outside their own setting to identify best
performers in the industry. when processes are to be evaluate...
b. collect data emoluments from within their own organization
c. process of collecting and analyzing data to identify trends in performance and when compared to
other collectors of the same data identifying... - (ANSWER)C
T/F it is very easy for risk managers to select areas to benchmark - (ANSWER)false
____ look at safety related issues and works diligently with physicians and other clinicians to help them
understand the risk management process and methods of interacting with staff, and their families to
minimize the risk of becoming involved in litigation
a. Quality Managment
b. Proactive Risk Managment Program
c. Insurance Purchasing and risk financing - (ANSWER)B
Profit goals, capital structure, tax policy, investment strategy, and major considerations are the ____
strategies
a. Operating
b. Financial
c. Insurance - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following is the ultimate goal for the patient and quality improvement act of 2005
a. improve the nations overall patient safety by encouraging confidential , voluntary reporting of events
that adversely affect patients
b. provide standardized information by state government about adverse events resulting in death
c. none of the above - (ANSWER)A
The main function of the NPSF is:
a. increase attention to the same use of drugs and devices
SOLUTION
How many people were injured or die each year at the hands of health professionals in 1999 according
to the IOM report? - (ANSWER)48,000-98,000
T/F the second aspect of the risk manager's role, claims management, generally revolved around the
management and defense of malpractice claims - (ANSWER)true
T/F the purpose of patient safety is to provide a safe environment to explore the possibility of failure,
and to create defenses that will change the current system of operation in order to reduce the potential
for failure - (ANSWER)true
T/F the risk manager's job description often included protecting the assets of the organization as well as
supporting and defending providers who were named int these suites - (ANSWER)true
Which of the following best defines risk analysis: - (ANSWER)PROCESS used by the persons assigned risk
management functions to determine the potential severity of the loss from an identified risk, the
probability that the loss will happen and alternatives for dealing with the rise
T/F patient safety is about the organizational tactics to fix problems. Attributes include... -
(ANSWER)false
Name the agencies that have worked on projects that demonstrated continued focus on patient safety
and quality - (ANSWER)AHRQ & NQF (A and B only)
T/F the early warning signs of possible liability are patient complaints and medical records -
(ANSWER)true
T/F to avoid a negligent-credentialing claim and demonstrate compliance with regular standards during
accreditation surveys... - (ANSWER)true
The deficit reduction act of 2005 authorized the secretary of the department of health and human
services to select which of the following conditions - (ANSWER)none of the above
, HCA 468 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
which of the following best defines benchmarking
a. allows risk managers or healthcare organizations to look outside their own setting to identify best
performers in the industry. when processes are to be evaluate...
b. collect data emoluments from within their own organization
c. process of collecting and analyzing data to identify trends in performance and when compared to
other collectors of the same data identifying... - (ANSWER)C
T/F it is very easy for risk managers to select areas to benchmark - (ANSWER)false
____ look at safety related issues and works diligently with physicians and other clinicians to help them
understand the risk management process and methods of interacting with staff, and their families to
minimize the risk of becoming involved in litigation
a. Quality Managment
b. Proactive Risk Managment Program
c. Insurance Purchasing and risk financing - (ANSWER)B
Profit goals, capital structure, tax policy, investment strategy, and major considerations are the ____
strategies
a. Operating
b. Financial
c. Insurance - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following is the ultimate goal for the patient and quality improvement act of 2005
a. improve the nations overall patient safety by encouraging confidential , voluntary reporting of events
that adversely affect patients
b. provide standardized information by state government about adverse events resulting in death
c. none of the above - (ANSWER)A
The main function of the NPSF is:
a. increase attention to the same use of drugs and devices
