BMAT Risk Assessment & Management 4

Question 1

In occupational health risk assessment, the hierarchy of controls ranks which measure as MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination of the hazard is at the top of the hierarchy because it completely removes the source of risk.

Question 2

A clinical trial uses stratified randomisation to control for known confounders. In risk management terms, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Risk mitigation at the design stage

Answer

Designing the trial to control confounders proactively reduces the risk of biased results before the study begins.

Question 3

Which component is essential when documenting a risk in a formal risk register?

Accepted Answer

Risk owner and agreed review date

Answer

A risk register must assign a named owner accountable for management and a review date to ensure ongoing oversight.

Question 4

The concept of 'systemic risk' in healthcare most accurately refers to:

Accepted Answer

Risks embedded in organisational processes and culture

Answer

Systemic risk refers to weaknesses in organisational systems, processes, and culture that create conditions for errors to occur.

Question 5

A hospital's risk appetite statement specifies 'zero tolerance for never events.' How should this influence risk management practice?

Accepted Answer

All controls for never events must be maximised regardless of cost

Answer

Zero tolerance means no level of residual risk for never events is acceptable, so controls must be as comprehensive as possible.

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test