1.Which nonprofit organization was created as an educational resource specifically for the prevention of prescription errors?
Institute of Medicine
American Nurses Association
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Correct answer
The Joint Commission
Rationale
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices was formed with the intention of providing educational resources to prevent medication errors. The Institute of Medicine and the American Nurses Association were not formed with that specific purpose, and The Joint Commission is an accrediting body.
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2.Which event is a significant quality issue in health care that may contribute to poor client outcomes or death?
Needlesticks
Skin tears
Falls
Correct answer
IV pump failure
Rationale
Falls have been identified as a quality issue that continues to contribute significantly to poor client outcomes and/or death. Needlesticks, skin tears, and IV pump failure have not been identified as significant issues.
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3.Which accrediting body evaluates health care organizations’ evidence of performance and continued work for improvement?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Academy of Medicine (formerly the IOM)
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