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Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
True / False. Transmission-based precautions can be used in place of standard precautions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transmission-based precautions supplement, not replace, standard precautions.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.