Nurse Executive Test Risk Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

A nurse executive is reviewing sentinel event data. Which action best demonstrates proactive risk management?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a root cause analysis to identify system failures

Answer

Root cause analysis identifies underlying system failures rather than individual blame, enabling proactive prevention of future sentinel events.

Question 2

Which risk stratification tool is most commonly used in hospital settings to assess a patient's risk for pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Braden Scale

Answer

The Braden Scale assesses six risk factors for pressure injury development, including sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

Question 3

During a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), the nurse executive identifies a high-risk process. What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an FMEA?

Accepted Answer

To proactively identify and mitigate potential process failures before they occur

Answer

FMEA is a prospective risk assessment tool used to identify potential failure points in a process and implement preventive measures before harm occurs.

Question 4

A nurse executive learns that medication errors have increased on the night shift. Which approach best addresses risk management principles?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an environmental scan of night shift workflows to identify contributing factors

Answer

An environmental scan of night shift workflows applies systems-thinking to identify contributing factors such as fatigue, staffing, lighting, or process gaps.

Question 5

Which federal agency requires hospitals to report specific adverse events and maintains the Patient Safety Organization (PSO) program?

Accepted Answer

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Answer

AHRQ oversees the Patient Safety Organization program established under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 to encourage voluntary event reporting.

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Nurse Executive Test Risk Assessment & Management 2