EDAC Patient Outcomes and Safety 2

Question 1

Which psychological effect does access to a window view of nature have on hospitalized patients?

Accepted Answer

Reduced pain medication requests and shorter recovery time

Answer

Roger Ulrich's landmark research showed patients with nature views requested less pain medication and were discharged faster than those facing a wall.

Question 2

Staff travel distance in a nursing unit is most directly linked to which patient safety outcome in EBD?

Accepted Answer

Response time to patient calls and emergencies

Answer

The longer nurses must walk to reach a patient, the slower response times to call lights and emergencies, which can worsen outcomes.

Question 3

Which HCAHPS domain is most directly influenced by the physical environment of a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Quietness of the hospital environment at night

Answer

The HCAHPS quietness domain measures patient perceptions of nighttime noise, which is directly controlled by the physical acoustic environment.

Question 4

Evidence-based design most strongly supports which intervention to reduce patient delirium in ICUs?

Accepted Answer

Access to natural light to maintain circadian rhythm and day-night orientation

Answer

Natural light cycles help ICU patients maintain circadian orientation, which is a key protective factor against delirium.

Question 5

In EBD, 'patient-controlled environments' refer to:

Accepted Answer

Systems that let patients adjust lighting, temperature, and entertainment from the bedside

Answer

Patient-controlled room systems allow patients to personalize their physical environment, which reduces anxiety and improves satisfaction.

EDAC - Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification Practice Test

EDAC - Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification Practice Test

EDAC Patient Outcomes and Safety 2