ANM Patient Safety and Advocacy 2

Question 1

A nurse manager notices staff are frequently skipping the timeout procedure before surgical procedures. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a staff education session on the purpose and importance of the surgical timeout

Answer

Education helps staff understand the rationale behind safety protocols, increasing compliance and reducing surgical errors.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of a patient advocate in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Supporting and promoting patients' rights, preferences, and informed decision-making

Answer

Patient advocacy centers on protecting patient rights and ensuring their values guide care decisions.

Question 3

A patient refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds despite a life-threatening hemoglobin level. The nurse manager should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and ensure an informed refusal form is signed after confirming decision-making capacity

Answer

Competent adult patients have the right to refuse treatment; the nurse manager must document the informed refusal and respect autonomy.

Question 4

What does the chain of command in patient safety refer to?

Accepted Answer

A structured escalation process used when safety concerns are not addressed at the immediate level

Answer

The chain of command is a formal escalation pathway nurses use when patient safety issues are not resolved by the immediate supervisor.

Question 5

An ANM is reviewing a near-miss event where a patient almost received the wrong medication. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a root cause analysis to identify system-level factors contributing to the near-miss

Answer

Root cause analysis focuses on system-level fixes rather than individual blame, which is the foundation of a just culture and safety improvement.

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