Patient Care & Safety Flashcards
6 cards from real MAP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Patient Care & Safety flashcards as text
In the context of Medication Administration Program Certification, which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of safety compliance programs?
Answer: To minimize workplace hazards and protect personnel
Safety compliance programs are primarily designed to minimize workplace hazards and protect the health and safety of all personnel involved.
What is the first step a MAP professional should take when identifying a potential safety hazard?
Answer: Document and report the hazard immediately
Immediate documentation and reporting of hazards is essential to ensure timely corrective action and maintain a safe working environment.
Which regulatory body is MOST commonly associated with workplace safety standards relevant to Medication Administration Program Certification?
Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
OSHA is the primary federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards across most industries in the United States.
What does the term "risk assessment" mean in the context of Medication Administration Program Certification safety protocols?
Answer: Systematic evaluation of potential hazards and their likelihood of causing harm
Risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating the likelihood and severity of potential harm, and determining appropriate control measures.
In Medication Administration Program Certification practice, what is the recommended hierarchy for controlling workplace hazards?
Answer: Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE
The hierarchy of controls starts with the most effective method (elimination) and progresses to the least effective (PPE), ensuring the best protection strategy is considered first.
When a safety incident occurs in a Medication Administration Program Certification-related workplace, what documentation is typically required?
Answer: Incident report including date, time, location, persons involved, and corrective actions
Comprehensive incident documentation including all relevant details is essential for regulatory compliance, investigation, and prevention of future incidents.