Risk management programs __________. a. identify potential ...

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Risk management programs __________.
 
  a. identify potential risks to patients
  b. measure quality indicators
  c. develop and implement strategies to improve quality
  d. are not suitable for community health care settings

Question 2

A nurse is working in an environment where a large portion of the clients appear to be of the same race; however, the nurse is aware that within each broad category of race are numerous cultural groups.
 
  Why is this important for the nurse to recognize? a. For demographic data collection
  b. Different cultural groups have different views of health-related illness practices for care
  c. To prevent racism from occurring on the unit among the patients
  d. To provide the best care possible according to their heritage and traditions

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Answer to Question 1

a

a. Correct: Risk management programs identify potential risks to patients, staff, or property such as injuries, loss, or damage. Once potential risks are identified, actions are taken to reduce the risks.
b. Incorrect: Measuring quality indicators is part of total quality management, not risk management.
c. Incorrect: Developing and implementing strategies to improve quality is part of total quality management, not risk management.
d. Incorrect: Risk management programs are very important in all health care settings, including community health care.

Answer to Question 2

B
While the clients may appear to be of the same race, their culture and views of health-related illness
practices may be quite different. For example, there are subcultures such as the different Native
America tribes broadly categorized as Native American, or the subcultures that comprise the term
Hispanic (i.e., Caribbean, Cuban, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Central and South
American peoples).