Medical Ethics Sub.6 QUIZ

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Medical Ethics Sub.6 QUIZ

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Consider a case where a patient was prescribed medication for high blood pressure, however, due to a communication error between the doctor and the pharmacy the wrong dosage was dispensed, the patient, unaware of the mistake started taking the incorrect dosage. The patient’s blood pressure was closely monitored to ensure it remains within safe limits, despite the incorrect dosage. additionally, the medical team had to verify if any adverse effects occurred due to the error, but no harm was done, regular check ups and tests were conducted to confirm the patients well-being and adjust the medication correctly.

This medical error belongs to the category of error:

*

1 point

C

D

E

F

During a brain tumor removal surgery, an unexpected artery rupture led to uncontrollable bleeding, causing a drop in blood pressure and risking the patient's life. Emergency measures were taken, involving a vascular surgeon to repair the damaged artery. Despite successful repair, the patient experienced temporary oxygen deprivation to the brain, requiring intensive care and rehabilitation for recovery.

This medical error belongs to the category of error:

*

1 point

D

E

F

G

H

In a busy hospital, a person named Mr. Adams was supposed to get a light sleeping pill, but they got a super-strong one by mistake. He ended up sleeping too deeply for too long, and when he woke up, he had permanent problems with how he thinks and moves. It was a mix-up that caused lasting damage, making the hospital rethink how they handle medication to prevent this from happening again.

This medical error belongs to the category of error:

*

1 point

E

F

G

H

I

imagine a scenario where during an appendix removal surgery, a surgical instrument nicked a small blood vessel near the appendix. Although the bleeding was promptly controlled during the procedure itself, it led to a temporary drop in the patient's blood pressure post-surgery, requiring medical intervention in the form of fluid resuscitation and observation in the recovery room. However, after close monitoring and necessary care, the patient stabilized within a few hours and was discharged the same day in good condition after ensuring there were no further complications.

This medical error belongs to the category of error:

*

1 point

H

D

E

F

G

Imagine a hospital where a nurse, preparing medications, accidentally selected the wrong dosage for a patient due to a computer glitch that displayed incorrect information. Before administering the medication, the nurse noticed the glitch and checked the dosage with the patient's records, discovering the error just in time. Thanks to the nurse's vigilant checking and intervention, the patient was spared from receiving the incorrect dosage, averting a potential harmful situation.

This medical error belongs to the category of error:

*

1 point

A

B

C

D

The most common type of medical error is : *

1 point

Unnecessary treatment and tests

Medication mistakes

Misdiagnoses

Healthcare associated infections

One of the following is incorrect: *

1 point

Healthcare associated infections are dangerous because they are resistant to antibiotics and can affect those with weak immune systems

Warning signs are rarely missed in hospitals

“Not so accidental accidents”involve malfunctioning medical devices

The transition from hospital to home is one of the most vulnerable periods

One of the following questions represent etiological thinking: *

1 point

“What should we do when we discover an error?”

“Why do errors happen?”

"How do we fix the existing problem?"

"Who is responsible for the existing problem?"

The “person approach” is a better approach than the “system approach”. *

1 point

True

False

Most medical malpractice claims proceed under the theory of…..proven by…… *

1 point

The medical malpractice claim/ All elements of the case

Negligence/All elements of the case

Negligence/ at least one of the elements of the case

The medical malpractice claim/ at least one of the elements of the case

One of the following is incorrect: *

1 point

Most cases of medical malpractice involve medical errors

Standards and regulations differ by country and authority within countries

Medical professionals obtain professional liability insurances to compensate the costs of law suits based on medical privilege

Prolonged care is at more risk compared to other medical specialties

One of the following is incorrect : *

1 point

Patients that consume more medication are at more risk of medical error compared to regular patients

Trainees/ residents are less likely to make a medical error since they are usually very cautious

Medical errors involve errors of planning and errors of implementation

Not all medical errors are done by healthcare providers

Not all medical errors cause harm to Patients

The Incorrect information about adverse events and medical errors: *

1 point

All adverse events cause harm/injury to patients

medical complications are not medical errors

Potential adverse events(near-miss) are considered adverse events

Medical errors that do not result in harm are not adverse events

Most adverse events are preventable

The true statement about adverse events in hospital admissions and outpatients: *

1 point

Most adverse events are not preventable

Hospital admissions are less monitored compared to outpatients because of pressure on the health care system

Outpatients receive less safeguards compared to hospital admissions

Adverse events in hospital admissions usually go unknown

The two most common types of harm to patients are: *

1 point

Wrong-site surgery and medication error

Hospital acquired infections and medication error

Delay in treatment and medication error

Wrong-site surgery and hospital acquired infections

Wrong-site Surgery and complications

A medical error that is not an adverse event is: *

1 point

A near-miss

A complication

Harmful to patients

The option that best-suits this image? *

1 point

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Immediate medical intervention

When all the gaps align there is a high probability of a an active medical error

One gap alone is at high probability of causing an active error

Errors that lay dormant in the system make it vulnerable and more reliable

Two options are correct

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