Errors in Medical Care That Are Clearly Identifiable, Preventable, and Have

question 11

Multiple Choice

Errors in medical care that are clearly identifiable, preventable, and have serious consequences for patients are referred to as which of the following?

• A) Reportable events
• B) Sentinel events
• C) Never events
• D) Adverse events

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Your behavior, or what you do (or intend to do, or are inclined to do) as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Prejudicial Attitude

A preconceived opinion or judgment that is not based on reason or actual experience, often negative in nature.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may be based on certain traits, without acknowledging individual differences.

Hiring

The process of finding, recruiting, and selecting qualified candidates for a job within an organization.