CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Patient Safety Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

A hospital is implementing a new intravenous infusion pump system.
To proactively identify potential failures and mitigate risks to patient safety before the pumps are used, which of the following tools is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

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Sentinel Event Investigation

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Control Chart Analysis

Question 2

An experienced nurse accidentally administers an incorrect medication dose, but the error is caught immediately and the patient suffers no harm. In a 'Just Culture' environment, what is the organization's MOST appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Console the nurse and investigate system factors that may have contributed to the error.

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Implement immediate disciplinary action to deter future errors.

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Require the nurse to complete remedial medication safety training.

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Report the nurse to the state board of nursing for professional misconduct.

Question 3

The concept of designing medical equipment and workspaces to account for human strengths and limitations, thereby reducing the potential for error, is central to which of the following disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Human Factors Engineering

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Lean Management

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Six Sigma

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Total Quality Management (TQM)

Question 4

Following a serious medication error, the involved pharmacist is experiencing significant emotional distress, including feelings of guilt and professional inadequacy. This reaction is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The second victim phenomenon

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Professional burnout

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Compassion fatigue

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A sentinel event

Question 5

A patient suffers a fatal anaphylactic reaction after being administered a known allergen. According to The Joint Commission, this type of event requires immediate investigation and response. Which of the following terms BEST categorizes this event?

Accepted Answer

Sentinel Event

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Near Miss

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Hazardous Condition

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Adverse Drug Reaction

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary characteristic that distinguishes a proactive patient safety approach, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), from a reactive approach like Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

Accepted Answer

FMEA focuses on preventing future failures, while RCA investigates past failures.

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FMEA is conducted by individuals, while RCA is a team-based process.

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FMEA is only used for clinical processes, while RCA is used for administrative processes.

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FMEA results in disciplinary action, while RCA focuses on system improvement.