IHSA Patient Safety & Risk Management

Question 1

What is the standard precaution approach in IHSA clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Treating all patients as potentially infectious and using appropriate protective measures

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Only using precautions for diagnosed infections

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Wearing gloves only during surgery

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Relying on patient self-reporting of infections

Question 2

In IHSA practice, what is evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values

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Following only the most recent research studies

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Relying solely on personal clinical experience

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Using only manufacturer recommendations

Question 3

What does the term 'scope of practice' mean for a IHSA professional?

Accepted Answer

The legally defined activities, procedures, and processes that a professional is authorized to perform

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Any treatment the professional feels comfortable performing

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Only procedures learned in school

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Activities assigned by the employer

Question 4

In IHSA documentation, what does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Simple, Moderate, Accurate, Reliable, Tested

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Standard, Medical, Appropriate, Recorded, Tracked

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Scientific, Meaningful, Applied, Reviewed, Therapeutic

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of quality improvement (QI) in IHSA practice?

Accepted Answer

To systematically improve patient outcomes and healthcare processes through data-driven analysis

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To reduce staff workloads

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To increase billing revenue

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To satisfy accreditation requirements only

Question 6

What is the correct procedure for IHSA professionals when a medication error occurs?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient, notify the provider, document the event, and report through the incident reporting system

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Hide the error to avoid liability

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Only tell the patient if they ask

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Wait to see if any adverse effects develop