Free ASHRM CPHRM Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: CPHRM
Exam Name/Title: Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM)
Certification Provider: ASHRM
Corresponding Certification: Advancing Health Care Risk Management

Exam Questions: 123
Updated On: Jun 16, 2026

Question #1

Which of the following analyses is required as part of the sentinel event process of The Joint Commission?

A. flow chart listing the responsibilities for each of the departments involved

B. action plan listing the steps for improvement and the dates of implementation for each step

C. fishbone diagram of the causal factors

D. Pareto chart outlining the problems identified and the priorities for improvement

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #2

Which of the following are proactive elements of a workplace violence prevention program?

A. de-escalation, law enforcement notification, restraining order, and victim support

B. medical record documentation of events and emergency command center activation

C. notification to Drug Enforcement Agency of drug theft and crisis intervention

D. pre-employment background screening, training, rounding, and active shooter drills

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #3

All of the following are examples of an adverse drug event EXCEPT

A. an error in ordering or dispensing a drug.

B. controlled substance inventory discrepancy.

C. a drug reaction experienced by the patient.

D. administration of a drug by the wrong route.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #4

Which of the following are common techniques used to include patients and families in programs to educate patients about their safety?
* lay persons on select committees
* patient education opportunities
* patient events referred for peer review
* event reporting by patients and families

A. 1, 2, and 3 only

B. 1, 2, and 4 only

C. 2, 3, and 4 only

D. 1, 3, and 4 only

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #5

What in particular is the process chain in a laboratory subject to?

A. Zero human factors influence

B. Variability across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases

C. Standardization only

D. Exclusively equipment failure

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #6

Which of the following is an essential component of a risk management policy and procedure manual?

A. actuarial report

B. medical staff bylaws

C. loss run report

D. department organizational chart

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #7

Which of the following isnotone of the patient rights enumerated in the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)?

A. The right to refuse treatment through an advance directive (where applicable)

B. The right to participate in decisions about medical care

C. The right to select any medication the patient wants

D. The right to receive information about advance directives

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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