MCQs on Patient Safety
1. What is the primary goal of patient safety?
A) To minimize risks and errors
B) To enhance staff efficiency
C) To reduce healthcare costs
D) To improve facility design
**Answer**: A
2. Which type of error involves giving the wrong drug or dosage?
A) Diagnostic error
B) Medication error
C) Surgical error
D) Administrative error
**Answer**: B
3. What is a common tool used in surgeries to ensure all steps are followed correctly?
A) EHR system
B) Checklist
C) Automated alerts
D) Bed alarms
**Answer**: B
4. Which organization introduced the 'Surgical Safety Checklist'?
A) The Joint Commission
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) Centers for Disease Control
D) National Patient Safety Foundation
**Answer**: B
5. What is a significant advantage of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
A) They are cheaper than paper records
B) They reduce errors related to hand-written documentation
C) They are easier to lose
D) They improve physical storage requirements
**Answer**: B
6. What is the primary goal of infection prevention in patient safety?
A) To reduce medication errors
B) To minimize the spread of diseases
C) To improve diagnostic accuracy
D) To enhance patient engagement
**Answer**: B
7. What is the purpose of informed consent in patient care?
A) To reduce the length of hospital stays
B) To ensure patients understand risks and benefits of treatments
C) To standardize medical procedures
D) To avoid lawsuits
**Answer**: B
8. Which of the following is a technological solution that helps in patient safety?
A) Checklists
B) Personal protective equipment
C) Automated alerts
D) Bed alarms
**Answer**: C
9. What does WHO's 'Global Patient Safety Challenge' aim to achieve?
A) Reducing surgical complications
B) Improving diagnostic tools
C) Reducing harm in healthcare settings
D) Minimizing healthcare costs
**Answer**: C
10. What is a key strategy in fall prevention for high-risk patients?
A) Using non-slip footwear
B) Reducing medication errors
C) Enhancing air quality
D) Increasing staff-to-patient ratios
**Answer**: A
11. Which type of error includes misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis?
A) Medication errors
B) Diagnostic errors
C) Surgical errors
D) Procedural errors
**Answer**: B
12. What role does patient education play in safety outcomes?
A) Reduces hospital stay duration
B) Ensures patients understand their care plans
C) Improves staff workflow
D) Reduces administrative workload
**Answer**: B
13. What is the main purpose of root cause analysis in error prevention?
A) Identifying and addressing the underlying causes of errors
B) Reducing operational costs
C) Improving patient engagement
D) Ensuring regulatory compliance
**Answer**: A
14. Why is personal protective equipment (PPE) critical in healthcare settings?
A) Enhances staff efficiency
B) Prevents the spread of infections
C) Reduces noise in hospitals
D) Ensures patient comfort
**Answer**: B
15. What is the function of automated alerts in patient safety?
A) To notify staff of errors or critical changes
B) To improve air circulation
C) To reduce paperwork
D) To provide medication reminders to patients
**Answer**: A
