National Patient Safety Goals Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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National Patient Safety Goals Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers

Question: *National Patient Safety Goals:*


Ans: -- identify pt correctly


-- improve staff communication


-- use medicine safely


-- use alarms safely


-- prevent infection


-- identify patient safety risks


-- prevent mistakes in surgery


Question: How can you *Identify pt correctly*:

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Ans: -- *use at least TWO ways to identify pt*= name and dob


-- this ensure correct meds and treatment to right person


-- *DO NOT USE ROOM # TO IDENTIFY PT*


-- *Make sure the pt is wearing an ID bracelet at all times*


Question: *How can Nurses improve staff communication:*


Ans: *SBAR*


1. situation


2. background


3. assessment


4. recommendation


-- get important test to right person on time


-- be proactive


-- don't depend on anyone else to handle it for you


Question: How can Nurse use medicines safely: