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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

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or harm but had the potential to do so — reporting these helps prevent future incidents.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Quarterly, covering all shifts annually

Answer

OSHA and The Joint Commission require quarterly fire drills that, over the course of a year, cover all shifts to ensure all staff are prepared.

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

Answer

After addressing immediate patient safety, completing an incident/event report per facility policy is required to trigger review and prevent future errors.

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

Answer

The minimum necessary standard requires that uses and disclosures of PHI be limited to the least amount of information needed to accomplish the purpose.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Answer

The RCRA, enforced by the EPA, sets standards for the management and disposal of hazardous waste including certain medical and chemical wastes.

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