Relias Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'near miss' in healthcare safety terminology?

Accepted Answer

An event that could have caused harm but did not reach the patient

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An event that caused minor patient harm

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An unsafe condition that has not yet been reported

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A medication error that required antidote administration

Question 2

The minimum OSHA-required frequency for conducting fire drills in healthcare facilities is:

Accepted Answer

Quarterly, covering all shifts annually

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Monthly for all shifts

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Annually on each shift

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Only when mandated by The Joint Commission survey

Question 3

A nurse accidentally administers the wrong dose of a medication. After ensuring patient safety, what is the NEXT required action?

Accepted Answer

Complete an incident report per facility policy

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Inform only the charge nurse verbally

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Document the error in the patient's chart only

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Wait to see if the patient has adverse effects before reporting

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered the minimum necessary standard?

Accepted Answer

Accessing or disclosing only the PHI needed to accomplish the intended purpose

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Sharing all patient records with any licensed provider who requests them

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Providing full medical histories to insurance companies upon request

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Allowing patients to access any record in the facility system

Question 5

Which regulation primarily governs the handling and disposal of hazardous waste in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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HIPAA

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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

Question 6

When using a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Section 8 provides information about:

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

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Physical and chemical properties of the substance

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First aid measures after exposure

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Transportation requirements

Question 7

A resident in a long-term care facility refuses to take their prescribed medication. The care team should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the prescribing provider

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Administer the medication covertly in food or drink

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Discharge the resident for non-compliance

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Ask family members to force compliance