When a nurse is called to be an expert witness in a malpractice court case, the nurse draws on many standards of care. All of the following may be used to establish standards for court cases except:
a. Nurse practice acts
b. American Nurses Association (ANA) standards
c. Medical practice acts
d. Institutional policies and procedures
Question 2Accredited organizations are expected to identify and respond to all sentinel events occurring in the organization. Errors are preventable events.
Which of the following types of error is not the result of an individual's actions but is the predictable outcome of a series of actions that comprise a diagnostic or treatment process?
a. Medical error
b. System error
c. Medication error
d. Organizational error
Question 3The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. Workplace inspections are usually conducted without prior notice.
What type of workplace condition is the top priority for an inspection?
a. Imminent dangers
b. Catastrophic accidents
c. Fatal accidents
d. Employee complaints
Question 4The most common law affecting nursing practice is:
a. Public law
b. Private law
c. Tort law
d. Civic law
Question 5The health care risk management process includes all of the following except:
a. Risk identification
b. Analysis
c. Evaluation
d. Reduction strategies
Question 6The first step in risk management is identifying potential or actual risks for accidents, injuries, or financial loss. The occurrence of an injury that is caused by medical management and results in a measurable disability is termed:
a. An error
b. An adverse event
c. An unpreventable adverse event
d. A near miss
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