Which of the Following Is a Negative Patient Outcome, Such

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative patient outcome, such as an unexpected death, serious physical or psychological injury, or serious risk?

• A) Adverse event
• B) Root cause
• C) Preventable error
• D) Sentinel event

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Definitions:

Irish Rifles

Firearms or military units associated with Ireland, possibly referring to historical regiments or Irish nationalist forces, depending on context.

John Fremont

A military officer, explorer, and politician known for his role in the U.S. expansion into the American West and as the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a stimulus to be detected.

Tolerance Level

The degree to which a person can accept or endure something, often referring to the acceptance of risk or the threshold of discomfort.