Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Never

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a never event?

• A) Foreign body left in a patient after surgery
• B) Mismatched blood transfusion
• C) Severe pressure ulcer present on admission to the hospital
• D) Medication error

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Definitions:

Visceral Pain

A type of pain that originates from the internal organs and is often described as a deep, squeezing, and diffuse sensation.

Referred Pain

A phenomenon in which pain felt in a part of the body other than its actual source, due to the network of interconnecting sensory nerves.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea and vestibular system, responsible for hearing and balance.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptor cells found in the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.