9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST
UPDATE/GRADE A+ ASSURED \Latest update 2025-2026
A nurse on a medical- C. Ask the nurse what was occurring at the time and why she chose
surgical unit does not to bypass the policy.
comply with the barcode
In determining the appropriate response to a violation of policy, it is
medication administration important to learn what the incentive was for the behavior and what
(BCMA) procedure while conditions led the staff
member to their action. The Just Culture algorithm can serve as a
caring for one of her
guide.
patients. Her In this case, it is important to understand the nurse's rationale for
supervisor is deciding how diverting from the policy. For example, did she think the benefit
outweighed the risk for some reason?
to respond. As her
supervisor, what would you
do?
A. Request that the
pharmacy run a report of
the BCMA compliance rates
of the unit.
B. Ask staff if there are
adequate scanners to meet
their needs.
C. Ask the nurse what was
occurring at the time, and
why she chose to bypass
the
policy.
D. Counsel the nurse on the
importance of following
policy.
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,9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following is an B. sensitivity to operations
example of a high
reliability principle?
A. individual accountability
B. sensitivity to operations
C. executive patient safety
rounds
D. adoption of cutting edge
technology
Despite pre-procedure D. collaborating with providers and staff to strengthen the
screening for screening process.
scheduled MRIs, patients with
implanted devices
presented for scheduled
MRI
procedures. Technicians
identified the hazards and
prevented patients from
entering the suite. The most
effective action for the
patient safety professional
is to
recommend
A. using track and trend
reports for repeat
occurrences.
B. suspending provider MRI
ordering
privileges for repetitive
noncompliance.
C. requiring providers
and staff to complete a
safety training
program.
D. collaborating with
providers and staff to
strengthen the screening
process.
2/85
,9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following C. RCAs may be subject to political highjack, resulting in poor
statements about root risk controls.
cause analysis (RCA) is
accurate?
A. The goal of performing an
RCA is to find the one
underlying root cause.
B. RCAs are not subject to
outcome or hindsight
biases.
C. RCAs may be subject to
political
highjack, resulting in poor risk
controls.
D. RCAs are as effective in
healthcare as they are in
other high-risk
industries.
Which of the following is C. Another time-out needs to be performed before starting each
accurate when a patient has procedure.
back-to-back procedures,
and the person performing
each procedure changes?
A. No staff changes may
occur between
procedures.
B. One time-out at the
beginning of the first
surgery is sufficient for
each procedure.
C. Another time-out needs to
be
performed before starting
each procedure.
D. No additional sponge
count is needed between
surgeries.
3/85
, 9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following is most C. spaghetti chart
useful in illustrating
inefficiency and waste in a
process?
A. fishbone diagram
B. control chart
C. spaghetti chart
D. Pareto diagram
Measurement of hospital- A. an outcome measure.
acquired
pressure injuries would be an
example of
A. an outcome measure.
B. a process measure.
C. a balance measure.
D. an evidence-based
measure.
What type of organization A. highly reliable
recognizes and respects that
information can come from
any source within the
organization and that each
reporter has a valuable
perspective?
A. highly reliable
B. diverse
C. patient-centered
D. interdisciplinary
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CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST
UPDATE/GRADE A+ ASSURED \Latest update 2025-2026
A nurse on a medical- C. Ask the nurse what was occurring at the time and why she chose
surgical unit does not to bypass the policy.
comply with the barcode
In determining the appropriate response to a violation of policy, it is
medication administration important to learn what the incentive was for the behavior and what
(BCMA) procedure while conditions led the staff
member to their action. The Just Culture algorithm can serve as a
caring for one of her
guide.
patients. Her In this case, it is important to understand the nurse's rationale for
supervisor is deciding how diverting from the policy. For example, did she think the benefit
outweighed the risk for some reason?
to respond. As her
supervisor, what would you
do?
A. Request that the
pharmacy run a report of
the BCMA compliance rates
of the unit.
B. Ask staff if there are
adequate scanners to meet
their needs.
C. Ask the nurse what was
occurring at the time, and
why she chose to bypass
the
policy.
D. Counsel the nurse on the
importance of following
policy.
1/85
,9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following is an B. sensitivity to operations
example of a high
reliability principle?
A. individual accountability
B. sensitivity to operations
C. executive patient safety
rounds
D. adoption of cutting edge
technology
Despite pre-procedure D. collaborating with providers and staff to strengthen the
screening for screening process.
scheduled MRIs, patients with
implanted devices
presented for scheduled
MRI
procedures. Technicians
identified the hazards and
prevented patients from
entering the suite. The most
effective action for the
patient safety professional
is to
recommend
A. using track and trend
reports for repeat
occurrences.
B. suspending provider MRI
ordering
privileges for repetitive
noncompliance.
C. requiring providers
and staff to complete a
safety training
program.
D. collaborating with
providers and staff to
strengthen the screening
process.
2/85
,9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following C. RCAs may be subject to political highjack, resulting in poor
statements about root risk controls.
cause analysis (RCA) is
accurate?
A. The goal of performing an
RCA is to find the one
underlying root cause.
B. RCAs are not subject to
outcome or hindsight
biases.
C. RCAs may be subject to
political
highjack, resulting in poor risk
controls.
D. RCAs are as effective in
healthcare as they are in
other high-risk
industries.
Which of the following is C. Another time-out needs to be performed before starting each
accurate when a patient has procedure.
back-to-back procedures,
and the person performing
each procedure changes?
A. No staff changes may
occur between
procedures.
B. One time-out at the
beginning of the first
surgery is sufficient for
each procedure.
C. Another time-out needs to
be
performed before starting
each procedure.
D. No additional sponge
count is needed between
surgeries.
3/85
, 9/6/25, 11:07 AM CPPS IHI PRACTICE EXAM /ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE/GRADE A+ AS…
Which of the following is most C. spaghetti chart
useful in illustrating
inefficiency and waste in a
process?
A. fishbone diagram
B. control chart
C. spaghetti chart
D. Pareto diagram
Measurement of hospital- A. an outcome measure.
acquired
pressure injuries would be an
example of
A. an outcome measure.
B. a process measure.
C. a balance measure.
D. an evidence-based
measure.
What type of organization A. highly reliable
recognizes and respects that
information can come from
any source within the
organization and that each
reporter has a valuable
perspective?
A. highly reliable
B. diverse
C. patient-centered
D. interdisciplinary
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