CBN Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which accreditation program jointly administered by the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS sets national standards for bariatric surgery centers?

Accepted Answer

MBSAQIP

Answer

MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) is the joint ACS/ASMBS accreditation program for bariatric centers.

Question 2

A bariatric program's 30-day readmission rate rises above the national benchmark for two consecutive quarters. What is the most appropriate first step in the quality improvement process?

Accepted Answer

Perform a root cause analysis of the readmission cases

Answer

A root cause analysis identifies the underlying contributing factors before corrective actions are chosen.

Question 3

Under MBSAQIP standards, which staff role is specifically required to coordinate data collection and quality reporting for an accredited bariatric center?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR)

Answer

The MBSCR is the designated role responsible for abstracting and submitting data to the MBSAQIP registry.

Question 4

Which federal law most directly governs how a bariatric nurse may share a patient's protected health information with a weight-loss support group facilitator?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA regulates the use and disclosure of protected health information, requiring patient authorization for non-treatment disclosures.

Question 5

A bariatric nurse discovers that informed consent for a sleeve gastrectomy was signed but the patient cannot describe the procedure's major risks. What is the nurse's best action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the surgeon so the consent discussion can be repeated before surgery

Answer

Informed consent requires patient understanding, and the provider who performs the procedure must address knowledge gaps before proceeding.

(CBN) Certified Bariatric Nurse Practice Test

(CBN) Certified Bariatric Nurse Practice Test

CBN Quality Assurance & Compliance 2