Exam 5: Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

A goal of The Joint Commission ( TJC ) is prevention of health care-associated pressure ulcers.In which situation would the institution fail in complying with that goal?

The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ).Which function would be expected of this department?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Which action would be expected from this department?

The National League of Nursing Accrediting Committee ( NLNAC ) is an example of an accrediting body for nursing programs.Besides the nursing school, for what other agencies are they responsible to ensure compliance to their standards?

During a convention at a large hotel, several attendees become very ill with respiratory symptoms for which they are diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.Which regulatory agency is responsible for investigation of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease?

In addition to staff interviews, The Joint Commission ( TJC ) surveyors measure an institution's compliance by which action? (Select all that apply.)

The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?

The ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) is an organization that recognizes excellence in nursing in hospitals.Which outcome would be expected by an institution receiving Magnet Hospital status? (Select all that apply.)

The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?

The most common impact on the nurse of The Joint Commission standards is through the management of the pain standard.Which action is necessary to comply with the standard?

The Joint Commission ( TJC ) has made recommendations for abbreviation use, which have been instituted in most health care facilities.Which abbreviations would the nurse expect to find on the "Do Not Use" list from TJC? (Select all that apply.)

The people of the United States depend on many agencies working under the leadership of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for assistance, research, and protection.Which service would be expected under the HHS leadership?

The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?

Federal and state departments of health regulatory agencies have been established to ensure optimal standards and delivery of care.Which action is the jurisdiction of these agencies?

The Joint Commission ( TJC ) surveyors measure each institution's compliance by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The Joint Commission ( TJC ) measures the management of infections within the institution.By which method will TJC be able to measure the performance of the institution to manage infections?

In which situation should the SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) tool most appropriately be used?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ).Which of the following situations would be expected to be investigated by this department?

The Joint Commission ( TJC ) is a voluntary accrediting agency that is nationally recognized for its performance standards.A hospital accredited by the agency will most likely experience which outcome?

The Joint Commission ( TJC ) goals include the safe and accurate delivery and reconciliation of medication administration.In which way is this goal measured?