CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Patient Safety and Risk Management Flashcards
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A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action is most important in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?
Answer: Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the insertion procedure
Strict aseptic technique during catheter insertion is the most effective measure to prevent introduction of pathogens and reduce CAUTI risk.
When a nurse identifies an adverse event that caused client harm, which action reflects CNO's transparency and disclosure standards?
Answer: Ensure the client and family are informed of what happened as soon as possible
CNO standards require timely, honest disclosure of adverse events to clients and families, which supports trust and informed decision-making.
A nurse notices that a colleague appears impaired at the start of a shift. What is the most appropriate first action?
Answer: Report the concern immediately to the charge nurse or supervisor to protect client safety
An impaired colleague poses an immediate risk to clients; the nurse must report to a supervisor immediately so appropriate action can be taken.
Which of the following best describes a 'near-miss' in clinical safety terminology?
Answer: An event that could have caused harm but was intercepted before reaching the client
A near-miss is an unplanned event that did not cause harm because it was caught in time, but reveals an existing safety gap that needs attention.
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) must be donned before entering the client's room?
Answer: Gloves and gown at minimum before room entry
Contact precautions require gloves and a gown to be donned before entering the client's room to prevent transmission of pathogens via direct or indirect contact.
According to CNO principles, which factor most significantly contributes to medication errors in nursing practice?
Answer: Interruptions during medication preparation and administration
Research consistently identifies interruptions during medication preparation as a leading contributing factor to nursing medication errors.
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