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Question 1

Which QSEN competency focuses on minimizing risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance?

Accepted Answer

Safety

Answer

The QSEN Safety competency focuses on minimizing risk of harm through effective systems and individual performance.

Question 2

A Pareto chart used in quality improvement displays data to illustrate which principle?

Accepted Answer

80% of problems result from 20% of causes

Answer

Pareto charts visually illustrate the 80/20 rule, showing that a small number of causes typically account for the majority of problems.

Question 3

A hospital implements a surgical checklist modeled after the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. This is an example of which quality improvement strategy?

Accepted Answer

Adopting evidence-based best practices

Answer

Using the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is an example of adopting evidence-based best practices proven to reduce surgical complications and deaths.

Question 4

In a culture of safety, when a nurse makes a medication error and self-reports, the MOST appropriate organizational response is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze system factors contributing to the error and implement preventive measures

Answer

A just culture approach analyzes system factors and implements preventive measures rather than punishing individuals, which encourages future reporting.

Question 5

Which type of chart is BEST used to monitor a process over time and detect whether it is in or out of statistical control?

Accepted Answer

Control chart

Answer

Control charts display process data over time with upper and lower control limits to distinguish common cause from special cause variation.

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