ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hand should be washed with soap and water or waterless alcohol based hand rub:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All instances are critical for maintaining hygiene.
Question 2 of 5
If you were comparing two treatments for which it is easy to arrive at evaluations of both their costs and consequences in monetary terms. Which method of economic evaluation would be best for comparing them?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cost-benefit analysis is best when costs and outcomes are both in monetary terms.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.