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Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Healthcare Professionals

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  • You must score 70% or better to pass this test.
  • Select one answer for each question.
  • Review your selections before submitting the test for grading.
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1. A medical error is best defined as:

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2. According to the Joint Commission, a patient safety event that results in death, permanent or severe temporary harm, and intervention required to sustain life is referred to as a(an):

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3. The most common cause of medical errors is:

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4. Which is a correct statement about surgical safety checklists?

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5. Most medication errors occur when drugs are being:

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6. Recommendations to reduce the incidence of line and tubing misconnections include:

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7. Which is an example of an intrinsic risk factor for falls?

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8. The most common medical error among hospitalized infants and young children is:

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9. A “just culture” model approach within healthcare includes:

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10. Florida statutes require adverse incident reports to be submitted within what time period after occurrence?


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