Author Question: A nurse on a medical unit recognizes the need to demonstrate Quality and Safety Education for Nurses ... (Read 49 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse on a medical unit recognizes the need to demonstrate Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies in clinical practice. Which action best demonstrates the skills necessary to meet the QSEN competency of safety?

A) filling out an incident report accurately after a client went missing from the unit
B) appreciating the relationship between continuing education and client safety
C) understanding the functions of a new automated intravenous pump that has been introduced to the unit
D) valuing the contributions of clients and their families who suggest possible improvements in care

Question 2

A client on a hospital unit has been infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) because a nurse mistakenly connected an HCV-positive client's intravenous pump and tubing. What is an appropriate response by the hospital to this incident?

A) Report this sentinel event to the Joint Commission and to relevant state agencies
B) Inform the public that the incident occurred, while protecting the confidentiality of the clients.
C) File an incident report with the American Nurses Association describing plans for preventing similar events in the future.
D) Offer compensation to the affected client in a timely manner, while maintaining the client's confidentiality.

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Filling out an incident report correctly is an example of a skill that aligns with the QSEN competency of safety. Valuing and appreciating are indications of a nurse's attitude, not skills. Understanding is an indication of knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Sentinel events must be reported to the Joint Commission and to relevant state agencies. Sentinel events are not normally publicized, and incident reports are not provided to the ANA. Matters related to financial compensation would likely involve the courts, not the Joint Commission or health agencies.