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NUR2223 week 1-4 Exam with complete solutions 2024_2025
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NUR2223 week 1-4 Exam with completesolutions 2024/2025
What is patient safety? - ANSWER-The reduction of risk of unnecessary harm
associated with healthcare to an acceptable minimum
When does an error occur? - ANSWER-An for occurs 'when someone is trying to
do the right thing, but actually does the wrong thing
Situations at increased risk of error - ANSWER-- unfamiliarity with the task
- inexperience
- shortage of time
- inadequate checking
- poor procedures
- poor human equipment interface
- after hours
- poor supervision
Error of commission - ANSWER-When the wrong thing is done
Error of omission - ANSWER-When the correct thing is not done
Slip - ANSWER-Actions that do not go as intended (eg pressing wrong button on
piece of equipment)
Lapse - ANSWER-The intended action is the wrong one (eg memory failure -
forgetting to give medication)
, mistake - ANSWER-A failure of planning
Rule-based - ANSWER-When the wrong rule is applied
Knowledge based - ANSWER-When clinician does not take the correct course of
action
Violations - ANSWER-Errors caused by a deliberate deviation by an individual
from an accepted protocol or standard of care
Fixation error - ANSWER-Where someone focuses on something that they are
familiar with rather than what the patient needs
Confirmation bias - ANSWER-Where someone bases their care on what they
expect to see, and ignore other signs
Frequency gambling - ANSWER-Where someone decides on a plan of care for the
patient based on past experiences, without considering the whole clinical picture
Error wisdom - ANSWER-The ability to identify, respond to and recover from the
initial indications that an adverse event or clinical incident is likely to occur
Foresight is a composite of - ANSWER-1. Experience
2. Vigilance
3. Skill and knowledge
4. Recognition
5. Intuition/honesty
Error reduction - ANSWER-Eat well, sleep well
P6 - ANSWER-Proper preparation and planning prevents poor performance
Good risk assessment requires you to: - ANSWER-- know yourself
- know your environment
- know your task
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