Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Flashcards
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What does the "R" in SBAR stand for?
Answer: Recommendation
SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
A nurse reports a near miss in which a wrong concentration was caught before administration. Which culture response is most consistent with a just culture?
Answer: Analyze the system factors and share learning
A just culture encourages reporting and uses near misses to improve systems while holding people accountable for reckless behavior.
Which tool is designed to assess risk for skin breakdown specifically in neonates?
Answer: Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale (NSRAS)
The NSRAS is validated for neonatal skin risk, while the Braden is for adults.
During shift handoff in the NICU, which practice best improves safety?
Answer: Using a standardized tool with bedside verification of lines and settings
Structured handoff with bedside checks of infusions, alarms and equipment reduces communication errors.
A peripheral IV infusing calcium gluconate in a neonate appears swollen and blanched. What is the first action?
Answer: Stop the infusion and notify the provider per extravasation protocol
Stopping the infusion immediately limits tissue injury and starts the extravasation protocol.
What is the main purpose of a brief daily safety huddle on the unit?
Answer: To raise awareness of current risks and plan to prevent harm
Huddles let the team identify risks such as high-acuity infants or equipment issues and plan proactively.
Which adhesive removal technique best protects fragile preterm skin?
Answer: Using an adhesive remover or water-soaked cotton and peeling slowly low and parallel to the skin
Slow low-angle removal with moisture reduces epidermal stripping in preterm infants.
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