NUR 136 TEST EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Adverse Event correct answers >> Unintended harm by an
act of commission or omission rather than as a r/o disease
process
Near Miss correct answers >> Error of commission or
omission that could have harmed a patient, but harm did not
occur as a result of chance
Did not provide care correctly (commission)
Did not provide care (omission)
Sentinel Event correct answers >> unexpected occurrence
involving death or serious injury
Blunt End and Sharp End errors correct answers >> Blunt:
- latent errors
- organizational/system
Sharp:
- active errors
- direct patient care
Just Culture correct answers >> Seeks to find a balance
between the need to learn from mistakes and the need for
disciplinary action against employees
,The Joint Commission correct answers >> Develops the
NPSG's each year
The TJC is:
- independent
- not for profit
The TJC strives for:
- quality
- safety
Certifies and accredits over 21,000 organizations:
- ambulatory care, Behavioral health, hospitals, critical access
hospitals, home health, LTC, lab services, outpt surgery offices
- organizations are only responsible for NPSG's that apply to their
area
-
NPSG Development correct answers >> Based on Sentinel
Events (cause serious physical/psychological injury/death)
Healthcare databases
Medical safety literature
Contain elements of performance
Input from (HCP, consumers, subject matter experts, focus
groups, govt agencies)
Some NPSG are new each year and some are held over
, *** Purpose:
- organizations must provide care that is ** (high quality, safe,
effective)**
Goal 1 (NPSG.01.01.01) Improve the accuracy of pt Id correct
answers >> Use at least two pt id's when providing care,
treatment, and services
-persons name, assigned ID number, telephone number, or other
person specific identifier
Goal 2 (NPSG.02.03.01) Improve the effectiveness of
communication among caregivers correct answers >> Report
critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely
basis.
- ones that fall outside normal range and may indicate a life
threatening situation
- objective is to report results in a timely manner so pt can get
prompt care
Goal 3 (NPSG.03.04.01, NPSG.03.06.01, NPSG.03.05.01) Improve
the safety of using medications correct answers >>
NPSG.03.04.01 (label all medications, medication containers, and
other solutions on and off the sterile filed in peri operative and
other procedural settings) medication containers include,
syringes, medicine cups, and basins
NPSG.03.06.01 (maintain and communicate accurate pt
medication information)
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Adverse Event correct answers >> Unintended harm by an
act of commission or omission rather than as a r/o disease
process
Near Miss correct answers >> Error of commission or
omission that could have harmed a patient, but harm did not
occur as a result of chance
Did not provide care correctly (commission)
Did not provide care (omission)
Sentinel Event correct answers >> unexpected occurrence
involving death or serious injury
Blunt End and Sharp End errors correct answers >> Blunt:
- latent errors
- organizational/system
Sharp:
- active errors
- direct patient care
Just Culture correct answers >> Seeks to find a balance
between the need to learn from mistakes and the need for
disciplinary action against employees
,The Joint Commission correct answers >> Develops the
NPSG's each year
The TJC is:
- independent
- not for profit
The TJC strives for:
- quality
- safety
Certifies and accredits over 21,000 organizations:
- ambulatory care, Behavioral health, hospitals, critical access
hospitals, home health, LTC, lab services, outpt surgery offices
- organizations are only responsible for NPSG's that apply to their
area
-
NPSG Development correct answers >> Based on Sentinel
Events (cause serious physical/psychological injury/death)
Healthcare databases
Medical safety literature
Contain elements of performance
Input from (HCP, consumers, subject matter experts, focus
groups, govt agencies)
Some NPSG are new each year and some are held over
, *** Purpose:
- organizations must provide care that is ** (high quality, safe,
effective)**
Goal 1 (NPSG.01.01.01) Improve the accuracy of pt Id correct
answers >> Use at least two pt id's when providing care,
treatment, and services
-persons name, assigned ID number, telephone number, or other
person specific identifier
Goal 2 (NPSG.02.03.01) Improve the effectiveness of
communication among caregivers correct answers >> Report
critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely
basis.
- ones that fall outside normal range and may indicate a life
threatening situation
- objective is to report results in a timely manner so pt can get
prompt care
Goal 3 (NPSG.03.04.01, NPSG.03.06.01, NPSG.03.05.01) Improve
the safety of using medications correct answers >>
NPSG.03.04.01 (label all medications, medication containers, and
other solutions on and off the sterile filed in peri operative and
other procedural settings) medication containers include,
syringes, medicine cups, and basins
NPSG.03.06.01 (maintain and communicate accurate pt
medication information)
