CPHRM Risk Identification 4

Question 1

A risk manager reviewing the organization's claims history notices a cluster of retained surgical instrument cases. This is an example of risk identification through:

Accepted Answer

Retrospective claims analysis

Answer

Retrospective claims analysis reviews past malpractice claims to identify patterns that indicate systemic risk areas.

Question 2

Which committee is MOST likely to provide risk managers with information about clinical risks related to physician performance?

Accepted Answer

Medical executive committee

Answer

The medical executive committee oversees physician credentialing, peer review, and performance issues that directly relate to clinical risk.

Question 3

A patient safety officer notices that pressure ulcer rates are higher in the ICU than in other units. The NEXT step in risk identification is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a detailed analysis of ICU processes related to skin care

Answer

Before implementing solutions, a detailed process analysis is needed to identify the specific root causes contributing to the elevated rate.

Question 4

In the context of CPHRM, 'risk identification' in the emergency department most commonly involves which unique challenge?

Accepted Answer

Identifying risks in a high-volume, high-acuity, time-pressured environment

Answer

The ED's high volume, acuity, time pressure, and frequent handoffs create a uniquely complex risk environment requiring targeted identification strategies.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of using 'passive surveillance' for risk identification?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing spontaneously submitted incident reports

Answer

Passive surveillance relies on voluntary, spontaneous reporting by staff rather than active systematic data collection methods.

CPHRM Exam Practice Test

CPHRM Exam Practice Test

CPHRM Risk Identification 4