Core Knowledge and Fundamentals Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in healthcare?
Answer: Childhood immunizations to prevent disease
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs; immunizations stop infections from developing in the first place.
A client experiencing a panic attack is most effectively managed initially by:
Answer: Speaking in a calm, reassuring tone and staying with the client
Staying with the client and using a calm, reassuring voice helps reduce fear and anxiety during a panic attack by providing a sense of safety.
Which term describes the process of verifying that a healthcare organization meets established quality and safety standards set by an external body?
Answer: Accreditation
Accreditation is the process by which an external organization (e.g., The Joint Commission) evaluates and recognizes that a healthcare facility meets defined standards.
Which of the following actions best demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence?
Answer: Providing a treatment that is in the patient's best interest
Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the patient and taking positive steps to promote their health and well-being.
Which hand hygiene method is most effective for removing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?
Answer: Soap and water with vigorous friction
Alcohol-based hand rubs do not kill C. diff spores; soap and water with vigorous mechanical friction is required to physically remove spores from hands.
In a healthcare setting, 'root cause analysis' (RCA) is conducted primarily to:
Answer: Identify systemic factors that contributed to an adverse event and prevent recurrence
RCA focuses on identifying underlying system failures—not individual blame—so that processes can be improved to prevent future adverse events.
Which federal law requires healthcare facilities to post patients' rights and provide written notice of those rights at admission?
Answer: The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The Patient Self-Determination Act requires Medicare/Medicaid-participating facilities to inform patients of their rights, including the right to accept or refuse treatment and to execute advance directives.