Nurse Executive Certification Exam Prep

Answer: C - A patient with a language barrier is at greatest risk for a medical error. This patient population may not be able to communicate effectively with a heath care provider and they may not be able to ask questions when they think they may be getting the wrong medication, for example. Other patient populations that are at risk for medical errors are those with decreased levels of consciousness, a cognitive impairment, a sensory disorder, a developmental or psychiatric disorder as well as infants and young children.

Category: Performance improvement - Patient safety