CHL Patient Safety and Risk Management 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a sentinel event as defined by The Joint Commission?

Accepted Answer

Wrong-site surgery performed on a patient

Answer

A patient develops a mild skin rash from a new medication

Answer

A patient experiences a 2-hour delay in receiving a meal

Answer

A nurse documents vital signs 30 minutes late

Question 2

The 'Swiss Cheese Model' of accident causation in healthcare illustrates that:

Accepted Answer

Multiple layers of defense can still allow errors to pass through when their gaps align

Answer

A single strong safety measure can prevent all errors

Answer

Only frontline staff are responsible for patient safety

Answer

Technology eliminates all human error risks

Question 3

Which medication safety approach involves a pharmacist reviewing physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness before dispensing?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy verification review

Answer

Barcode medication administration

Answer

Automated dispensing cabinet use

Answer

Tall-man lettering

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a covered entity must report a breach affecting 500 or more individuals to which body within 60 days?

Accepted Answer

HHS Office for Civil Rights

Answer

State licensing board

Answer

The Joint Commission

Answer

Centers for Disease Control

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a healthcare organization's incident reporting system?

Accepted Answer

To collect data on errors and near misses to drive safety improvements

Answer

To identify and discipline negligent employees

Answer

To provide evidence for malpractice litigation

Answer

To satisfy insurance documentation requirements

Question 6

Which patient identification protocol is recommended by The Joint Commission to prevent identification errors before providing care?

Accepted Answer

Verify using at least two patient identifiers such as name and date of birth

Answer

Use the patient's room number and bed assignment

Answer

Ask the patient's diagnosis to confirm identity

Answer

Check the patient's wristband color only