NURS4020
Improving Quality of Care and
Patient Safety
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
component of a Quality Improvement Plan in healthcare?
a) Cost reduction strategies
b) Patient satisfaction surveys
c) Evidence-based practice protocols
d) Increased service offerings
Correct Answer: c) Evidence-based practice protocols
Rationale: Evidence-based practice protocols are essential for
improving the quality of care as they are based on the latest
research findings and clinical expertise, ensuring that the most
effective and efficient care is provided.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
categorizing aspects of the healthcare system that can affect patient
safety and quality of care.
Correct Answer: Donabedian
Rationale: The Donabedian model is a fundamental framework
in healthcare quality improvement that categorizes healthcare
quality into three domains: structure, process, and outcomes.
3. True/False: Hand hygiene compliance is not a significant factor
in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
© 2024/2025
, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a critical factor in reducing HAIs, as it
prevents the transmission of infectious agents between healthcare
workers and patients.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized strategies for reducing medication errors?
a) Use of barcoding systems
b) Standardized medication charting
c) Regular staff training
d) Decreased use of electronic health records
Correct Answers: a) Use of barcoding systems, b) Standardized
medication charting, c) Regular staff training
Rationale: Barcoding systems, standardized charting, and staff
training are all effective strategies to reduce medication errors.
Decreased use of electronic health records is not a recognized
strategy and can actually lead to increased errors.
5. Multiple Choice: Root cause analysis is used in healthcare to:
a) Assign blame for errors
b) Identify the underlying causes of errors
c) Punish those responsible for mistakes
d) Evaluate staff performance
© 2024/2025
Improving Quality of Care and
Patient Safety
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
component of a Quality Improvement Plan in healthcare?
a) Cost reduction strategies
b) Patient satisfaction surveys
c) Evidence-based practice protocols
d) Increased service offerings
Correct Answer: c) Evidence-based practice protocols
Rationale: Evidence-based practice protocols are essential for
improving the quality of care as they are based on the latest
research findings and clinical expertise, ensuring that the most
effective and efficient care is provided.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
categorizing aspects of the healthcare system that can affect patient
safety and quality of care.
Correct Answer: Donabedian
Rationale: The Donabedian model is a fundamental framework
in healthcare quality improvement that categorizes healthcare
quality into three domains: structure, process, and outcomes.
3. True/False: Hand hygiene compliance is not a significant factor
in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
© 2024/2025
, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a critical factor in reducing HAIs, as it
prevents the transmission of infectious agents between healthcare
workers and patients.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized strategies for reducing medication errors?
a) Use of barcoding systems
b) Standardized medication charting
c) Regular staff training
d) Decreased use of electronic health records
Correct Answers: a) Use of barcoding systems, b) Standardized
medication charting, c) Regular staff training
Rationale: Barcoding systems, standardized charting, and staff
training are all effective strategies to reduce medication errors.
Decreased use of electronic health records is not a recognized
strategy and can actually lead to increased errors.
5. Multiple Choice: Root cause analysis is used in healthcare to:
a) Assign blame for errors
b) Identify the underlying causes of errors
c) Punish those responsible for mistakes
d) Evaluate staff performance
© 2024/2025
