#1
Which of the following is a common cause of patient falls in healthcare settings?
High nurse-to-patient ratio
Sufficient lighting in patient rooms
Wet floors or spills
Patients wearing non-slip footwear
#2
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Influenza
Surgical site infection
Seasonal allergies
#3
What is the purpose of a Time Out procedure in surgical settings?
To speed up the surgical process
To allow surgical staff to take a break
To verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure
To skip certain safety checks
#4
What is the primary aim of the 'Speak Up' campaign by The Joint Commission?
To encourage patients to stay silent during healthcare encounters
To empower patients to voice their concerns and questions
To limit communication between healthcare providers and patients
To discourage patients from advocating for their own care
#5
What does the acronym 'IHI' stand for in healthcare improvement initiatives?
Institute for Healthcare Improvisation
International Healthcare Institute
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
International Health Index
#6
What does 'SBAR' stand for in healthcare communication?
Standardized Bedside Assessment Routine
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
Safe Bedside Assistance Response
Serious Breach of Accreditation Regulations
#7
Which of the following is a common strategy to reduce medication errors in healthcare?
Increasing the complexity of medication administration processes
Using illegible handwriting for prescriptions
Double-checking medication orders by another qualified individual
Administering medications without verifying patient identity
#8
What is the purpose of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in healthcare?
To assign blame to individuals involved in adverse events
To identify the underlying causes of adverse events
To cover up medical errors
To implement punitive measures against healthcare staff
#9
What does 'HCAHPS' stand for in healthcare quality measurement?
Health Care Assessment and Patient Satisfaction
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
Highly Controlled Assessment of Hospital Procedures and Services
Healthcare Coordination and Patient Safety
#10
What is the primary goal of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist?
To ensure all surgical procedures are conducted without delays
To increase the complexity of surgical procedures
To reduce the risk of surgical errors and complications
To prioritize surgical cases based on urgency
#11
What is 'never events' in the context of patient safety?
Medical events that occur at least once in a patient's lifetime
Errors in medical treatment that are unacceptable and preventable
Routine medical procedures performed without complications
Events that occur frequently but have minimal impact on patient outcomes
#12
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Five Rights' of medication administration?
Right medication
Right time
Right diagnosis
Right route
#13
Which of the following is a common strategy to prevent pressure ulcers in bedridden patients?
Frequent repositioning of the patient
Reducing fluid intake
Applying heat therapy to affected areas
Ignoring signs of skin breakdown
#14
Which of the following is a key principle of a culture of safety in healthcare?
Blame-free approach to errors
Punitive measures for any error occurrence
Limited communication among healthcare team members
Assigning individual blame for system failures
#15
What is the purpose of using high-reliability organization (HRO) principles in healthcare?
To encourage a culture of complacency
To promote continuous improvement and reduce errors
To assign blame to individuals for system failures
To discourage open communication among healthcare staff