Critical Incident Reporting Quiz

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Critical Incident Reporting Quiz

Test your knowledge on critical incident reporting and improve your understanding of essential protocols in caregiving. This quiz is designed to enhance your awareness and ensure the safety and welfare of clients.

Understand what constitutes a critical incident.
Learn the importance of timely reporting.
Identify a variety of significant events that must be reported.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringVoice837

What is a critical incident?

A critical incident stands out from what you already know about a client and what you already do to

support him or her. In general, it is a significant event that is out of the ordinary and not addressed

by the actions described in a client’s service plan/plan of care.

Please complete this quiz to show your understanding after you have seen the Critical Incident Reporting powerpoint.

What is a critical incident?

A critical incident stands out from what you already know about a client and what you already do to

support him or her. In general, it is a significant event that is out of the ordinary and not addressed

by the actions described in a client’s service plan/plan of care.

Please complete this quiz to show your understanding after you have seen the Critical Incident Reporting powerpoint.

I understand that I must score at least 50 points to pass the training.

Yes

All injuries, accidents, and events must be reported.

True

False

Critical incidents are considered significant events that are out of the ordinary and may include:

A missing client

Client behavior that results in harm to self or others

Improper use of restrictive intervention

The death of a client

An accident, injury, or unexpected event affecting a clients health, safety, or welfare

A medication error

An unexpected hospitalization

Law enforcement responding to an event that involves a client

All of the above

Caregivers must report a critical incident to the agency no later than ___________ after they become aware of the event.

1 hour

12 hours

24 hours

72 hours

If a critical incident is a medical emergency, caregivers should call Shangri-La Ranch because the agency can provide emergency care or medical services.

True

False

If caregivers are unsure whether an event is a critical incident, they must still report it.

True

False

Report child abuse to CIR

True

False

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