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Preventing Medical Errors - Update

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1.  What percentage of medical errors is preventable? 20% 50% 70% 90%

2.  Which of the following are common documentation errors? Failure to document all patient visits Failure to document actions and follow up Insufficient history and amplification specifics All of the above

3.  According to the instructor, which procedure is the riskiest that audiologists perform? Cerumen removal Pediatric testing Ear impressions ABR

4.  Common errors related to cerumen removal include: unsigned consent form overlooking contraindications neglecting to properly clean tools all of the above

5.  Which of the following is a possible adverse outcome related to taking an ear impression? Canal abrasions Trauma to the tympanic membrane and ossicles Removal of PE tube All of the above

6.  According to the instructor and MarkeTrak data, which of the following is one of the most common failures in the practice of fitting hearing aids? Verification measures Inadequate counseling Inappropriate gain Overfitting the hearing loss

7.  Best practices in infection control include all of the following EXCEPT: Reusing foam insert tips handwashing receiving hearing aids and earmolds from patients via receptacles cleaning a hearing aid before handling

8.  Which of the following clinician behaviors may contribute to errors? fatigue unfamiliarity with equipment use of nonchalant or routine methodology all of the above

9.  When interpreting VNG results, a common error is over-interpreting: reported headache for a symptom eye blinks for nystagmus slow responses to caloric testing all of the above

10.  Which of the following is a common validation error? Failure to employ standardized measures for patient feedback failure to incorporate the feedback into management of care failure to aggregate the data to identify performance improvement opportunities all of the above