1. What are the three main components of a safe and effective care environment? (A) A culture of safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice .(B) A culture of safety, patient-centered care, and teamwork and collaboration. (C) A culture of safety, infection control, and risk management. (D) A culture of safety, patient education, and continuity of care. Answer: B 2. What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) established by The Joint Commission? (A) To provide guidelines for health care organizations to improve patient safety and quality of care. (B) To evaluate the performance of health care organizations based on patient safety and quality indicators. (C) To enforce compliance with federal and state regulations related to patient safety and quality of care. (D) To identify and report adverse events and near misses related to patient safety and quality of care. Answer: A 3. What are some examples of high-reliability organizations (HROs) in health care? (A) Hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory care centers. (B) Emergency departments, intensive care units, and operating rooms. (C) Air traffic control, nuclear power plants, and aircraft carriers. (D) All of the above. Answer: D 4. What are some strategies to prevent medication errors in health care settings? (A) Using the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and computerized provider order entry. (B) Using abbreviations, verbal orders, and handwritten prescriptions. (C) Using generic names, unit-dose packaging, and automated dispensing machines. (D) All of the above. Answer: A 5. What are some factors that contribute to health care-associated infections (HAIs)? (A) Poor hand hygiene, inadequate sterilization, and improper use of personal protective equipment. (B) Multidrug-resistant organisms, immunocompromised patients, and invasive procedures. (C) Environmental contamination, overcrowding, and understaffing. (D) All of the above. Answer: D