ECHELON EXAM PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS POST -

ECHELON EXAM PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS POST -

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Which of the following would NOT be helpful for removing human factor errors?Maintaining a well-lighted, quiet working environment Decreasing the use of technology Rewarding those who see and report system flaws Studying how people think and behave in many systems - --- Answers---Decreasing the use of technology

Which of the following are goals of the Patient Safety Program? (Select three.) Prevent injuries to patients/clients Educate staff to watch, listen, ask, act, and report Catch and correct errors before they reach the patient/client Staff to report those errors that could cause harm - --- Answers---Prevent injuries to patients/clients Educate staff to watch, listen, ask, act, and report Catch and correct errors before they reach the patient/client

A common risk factor for insulin is The use of "ins" as an abbreviation Poor lighting in storage area Insulin and heparin vials kept in close proximity 1 / 2

Very specific dose check systems - ---Answers---Insulin and heparin vials kept in close proximity

Which of the following actions would NOT contribute to a safe environment that prevents falls?Moving the call bell away from the patient Wearing nonskid footwear Educating patient and family Providing adequate lighting - ---Answers---Moving the call bell away from the patient

When people use "new" solutions to new problems it is likely to contribute to a medical error.True False - ---Answers---false

An event that results in death or serious physical injury is called _____.A close call A sentinel event An adverse event A near miss - ---Answers---sentinel event

One way to establish a rewarding culture for reporting near misses is

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