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Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following are key aspects of quality EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality evolves over time based on changing needs and expectations, making this statement false.
Question 2 of 5
The following is an example of a 'never event' or sentinel event
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Never events are serious, preventable incidents, such as suicides in a supervised setting.
Question 3 of 5
Quality improvement team outcomes are best evaluated by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PDCA cycle systematically evaluates quality improvement efforts.
Question 4 of 5
What is the term for obtaining, verification, and assessment of healthcare practitioners' qualifications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Credentialing is the process used by healthcare organizations to assess the qualifications of healthcare providers.
Question 5 of 5
What did the 1999 report 'To Err is Human' highlight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The report emphasized communication failures contributing to errors.