Patient Safety and Advocacy Flashcards
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A patient with limited English proficiency needs to consent to surgery. Which action by the ANM is most appropriate?
Answer: Arrange for a trained professional medical interpreter to facilitate the informed consent process
Professional medical interpreters are required for informed consent to ensure accurate communication and protect patient rights.
The purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) is to:
Answer: Bring critical care expertise to deteriorating patients at the bedside before a code event occurs
RRTs provide early intervention for deteriorating patients, often preventing cardiac arrests and improving outcomes.
Which of the following is an example of a latent error in patient safety?
Answer: A poorly designed medication dispensing system that routinely allows selection of look-alike drug names
Latent errors are system-level flaws or conditions that lie dormant and create the conditions for active errors to occur.
A postoperative patient reports severe uncontrolled pain but refuses opioid analgesics. The ANM should:
Answer: Explore the patient's concerns, educate about pain management options, and collaborate with the team for alternatives
The ANM must respect autonomy while advocating for the patient's comfort through education and exploring non-opioid pain management alternatives.
Which element is essential when conducting an effective shift handoff to ensure patient safety?
Answer: Using a standardized tool, including real-time verification at the bedside, and allowing opportunity for questions
Structured bedside handoffs with a standardized tool reduce communication errors and increase patient and staff engagement in safety.
When a patient is placed in restraints, how often must nursing staff reassess the patient per most US accreditation standards?
Answer: Every 2 hours
Joint Commission and CMS standards typically require reassessment of restrained patients at least every 2 hours to monitor safety and explore removal.
An ANM wants to reduce pressure injury rates on the unit. Which intervention has the strongest evidence base?
Answer: Implementing a structured skin assessment and repositioning protocol using a validated risk tool such as the Braden Scale
A structured protocol combining validated risk assessment with targeted interventions is the most evidence-based approach to pressure injury prevention.