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These 10 free CHSN questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified in Healthcare Safety - Nursing blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A nurse manager reviews a serious medication error that occurred despite staff following the written medication policy. Which action best reflects a patient safety approach focused on system improvement?
Correct answer: B - Analyze contributing system factors and redesign the process to reduce recurrence
A hospital safety team notices repeated near misses involving patient identification errors. Which finding most strongly indicates a high-reliability organization response?
Correct answer: A - The team reviews near misses as signals of possible system vulnerabilities
A nurse accidentally selects the wrong medication from an automated dispensing cabinet after two similar drug names appear next to each other. Under Just Culture principles, this event is best classified as:
Correct answer: C - Human error requiring system improvement and support
A safety officer is evaluating whether a new patient transport process could fail before implementation. Which method is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
During an emergency preparedness exercise, frontline staff identify that the written response plan does not match actual workflow. Which safety management principle is being applied?
Correct answer: A - Deference to expertise
A hospital introduces a new infusion pump. Before widespread use, the safety team evaluates alarm settings, user interactions, and possible misuse scenarios. This activity primarily addresses:
Correct answer: A - Human factors engineering
A unit reports an increase in workplace injuries among nurses after moving heavy equipment storage locations. What is the best first step in managing this safety concern?
Correct answer: A - Identify hazards and assess contributing workplace factors
A healthcare facility is determining which requirements apply to protecting employees from exposure to infectious blood materials. Which organization provides the primary workplace safety standard for this issue?
Correct answer: B - OSHA
A hospital maintains accreditation through an organization that uses an ISO-based approach and annual surveys. Which accrediting organization is being described?
Correct answer: A - DNV
A safety professional is asked which federal agency primarily oversees environmental regulations involving hazardous materials. Which response is most accurate?
Correct answer: A - EPA
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