Question 1

Brookfield identified four lenses to help with self-assessment. Lenses can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  different viewpoints 
B)  ways to make comparisons 
C)  various methods for seeking out patterns 
D)  sources of feedback for reflection 
A)  different viewpoints 
B)  ways to make comparisons 
C)  various methods for seeking out patterns 
D)  sources of feedback for reflection D

Question 2

The book says we must define the word hazard to understand it as a concept. A hazard is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an underlying cause of errors 
B)  an error waiting to happen 
C)  a near miss 
D)  a potential mishap or complication 
A)  an underlying cause of errors 
B)  an error waiting to happen 
C)  a near miss 
D)  a potential mishap or complication B

Question 3

The major components of a system in healthcare are:

Accepted Answer

A)  structure, process, outcome 
B)  physical aspects, human aspects, fiscal aspects 
C)  infrastructure, information, and resources 
D)  organization, methods, and goals 
A)  structure, process, outcome 
B)  physical aspects, human aspects, fiscal aspects 
C)  infrastructure, information, and resources 
D)  organization, methods, and goals A

Question 4

When we engage our thinking dimensions to identify and diminish hazards and minimize errors, we:

Accepted Answer

A)  improve safety for patients 
B)  create a culture of quality 
C)  accept that things can go wrong 
D)  are life long learners seeking knowledge 
A)  improve safety for patients 
B)  create a culture of quality 
C)  accept that things can go wrong 
D)  are life long learners seeking knowledge

Question 5

Which of the following has a powerful influence on the quality and safety of an organization because it affects every process?

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  structure 
C)  communication methods 
D)  systems 
A)  culture 
B)  structure 
C)  communication methods 
D)  systems

Question 6

Nurses as "safety champions" can enhance quality and safety through:

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking 
B)  actions 
C)  transferring knowledge 
D)  systems improvement 
A)  thinking 
B)  actions 
C)  transferring knowledge 
D)  systems improvement

Question 7

The difference between effective -quality healthcare and ineffective-quality healthcare is CT combined with:

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  conclusions 
C)  evidence 
D)  test results 
A)  data 
B)  conclusions 
C)  evidence 
D)  test results

Question 8

Which group of terms are most closely associated with quality and safe care?

Accepted Answer

A)  near miss, adverse event 
B)  adverse event, sentinel event 
C)  near miss, adverse event, and sentinel event 
D)  none of the above 
A)  near miss, adverse event 
B)  adverse event, sentinel event 
C)  near miss, adverse event, and sentinel event 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

This is the "gold standard" for quality these days:

Accepted Answer

A)  safety 
B)  compliance 
C)  standardization 
D)  simplification 
A)  safety 
B)  compliance 
C)  standardization 
D)  simplification

Question 10

The overarching goal for all safety initiatives and the first quality improvement theme identified by Burhans (2007) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity and consistency with standards 
B)  error-free, top-notch care 
C)  the structure, process and outcomes of the system 
D)  stakeholders initiative 
A)  conformity and consistency with standards 
B)  error-free, top-notch care 
C)  the structure, process and outcomes of the system 
D)  stakeholders initiative

Brookfield identified four lenses to help with self-assessment. Lenses can best be described as:

The book says we must define the word hazard to understand it as a concept. A hazard is:

The major components of a system in healthcare are:

When we engage our thinking dimensions to identify and diminish hazards and minimize errors, we:

Which of the following has a powerful influence on the quality and safety of an organization because it affects every process?

Nurses as "safety champions" can enhance quality and safety through:

The difference between effective -quality healthcare and ineffective-quality healthcare is CT combined with:

Which group of terms are most closely associated with quality and safe care?

This is the "gold standard" for quality these days:

The overarching goal for all safety initiatives and the first quality improvement theme identified by Burhans (2007) is:

Why Critical Thinking

What Is Critical Thinking

Who Are the Critical Thinkers

Institute of Medicine Competencies As a Context for Thinking:the How, When, and Where of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking and Patient-Centered Care

Critical Thinking and Interdisciplinary Teams

Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice

Critical Thinking and Informatics

Assessing Critical Thinking

Thinking Realities of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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Exam 5: Critical Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Safety

Brookfield identified four lenses to help with self-assessment. Lenses can best be described as:

The book says we must define the word hazard to understand it as a concept. A hazard is:

The major components of a system in healthcare are:

When we engage our thinking dimensions to identify and diminish hazards and minimize errors, we:

Which of the following has a powerful influence on the quality and safety of an organization because it affects every process?

Nurses as "safety champions" can enhance quality and safety through:

The difference between effective -quality healthcare and ineffective-quality healthcare is CT combined with:

Which group of terms are most closely associated with quality and safe care?

This is the "gold standard" for quality these days:

The overarching goal for all safety initiatives and the first quality improvement theme identified by Burhans (2007) is:

Why Critical Thinking

What Is Critical Thinking

Who Are the Critical Thinkers

Institute of Medicine Competencies As a Context for Thinking:the How, When, and Where of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking and Patient-Centered Care

Critical Thinking and Interdisciplinary Teams

Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice

Critical Thinking and Informatics

Assessing Critical Thinking

Thinking Realities of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Filters