DHA Patient Safety Guidelines 4

Question 1

A patient develops a pressure ulcer during hospitalization. According to patient safety guidelines, this event should be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A never event that is always preventable

Answer

Pressure ulcers acquired during hospitalization are classified as never events because they are considered always preventable with proper nursing care and protocols.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'two-patient identifier' rule before administering medication?

Accepted Answer

Verify name and date of birth using the patient's wristband

Answer

Two patient identifiers such as full name and date of birth must be confirmed using the patient's wristband before administering any medication.

Question 3

During a surgical procedure, the surgeon requests a change not included in the pre-operative consent. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the procedure and obtain written informed consent if the patient is conscious

Answer

Unless there is an immediate life-threatening emergency, informed written consent must be obtained before performing any procedure not covered in the original consent.

Question 4

What is the primary goal of a 'near miss' reporting system in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To identify and address system vulnerabilities before harm occurs

Answer

Near miss reporting aims to identify systemic weaknesses and process gaps so corrective actions can prevent future patient harm.

Question 5

A nurse notices a colleague preparing to administer a medication at ten times the prescribed dose. The safest response is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately speak up and stop the colleague from administering the dose

Answer

Patient safety requires immediate intervention when a colleague is about to make a serious medication error, regardless of hierarchy.

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA Patient Safety Guidelines 4