#1
What is the definition of a medical error?
An unintended act that may harm the patient
ExplanationUnintended actions with potential harm to patients.
#2
Why is it important for healthcare providers to engage patients in their care for improved safety?
To ensure patients are well-informed and actively participate in their care
ExplanationInvolving patients for informed care decisions.
#3
In the context of medical errors, what does 'IOM' stand for?
Institute of Medicine
ExplanationAcronym for a medical research institution.
#4
What is the significance of the 'Two-Check System' in medication administration?
To ensure double-checking of medications by two qualified individuals before administration
ExplanationVerification to avoid mistakes.
#5
Which of the following is a common cause of medication errors?
Illegible handwriting on prescriptions
ExplanationPoorly written prescriptions leading to mistakes.
#6
What is the role of root cause analysis in patient safety?
To identify the underlying causes of an adverse event
ExplanationIdentifying reasons behind adverse events.
#7
What is the definition of a 'near miss' in healthcare?
An incident that did not cause harm but had the potential to do so
ExplanationIncidents narrowly avoiding harm.
#8
How can effective communication reduce the risk of medical errors?
By ensuring clear and accurate exchange of information
ExplanationClear communication to prevent mistakes.
#9
What is the significance of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) in healthcare?
To establish a framework for improving patient safety and preventing medical errors
ExplanationSetting standards for patient safety.
#10
What is the significance of the 'Five Rights' in medication administration?
Ensuring the right medication is administered to the right patient at the right time in the right dose through the right route
ExplanationAdministering medications correctly.
#11
How can healthcare providers contribute to a culture of safety?
By encouraging open communication, reporting, and learning from mistakes
ExplanationFostering openness and learning from errors.
#12
What is the role of simulation training in enhancing patient safety?
To provide hands-on practice in a safe environment to improve skills and decision-making
ExplanationSafe practice for better skills and decisions.
#13
What is the concept of 'just culture' in the context of patient safety?
A blame-free approach that encourages reporting and learning from mistakes without fear of punishment
ExplanationEncouraging reporting without fear of blame.
#14
What is the primary goal of a healthcare institution's incident reporting system?
To encourage a culture of openness and learning from mistakes
ExplanationPromoting learning from errors.