An Error in Medication Administration Occurs, Resulting in an Adverse

question 19

Multiple Choice

An error in medication administration occurs, resulting in an adverse patient outcome. The organization reviews system processes that need to be changed so that similar errors are avoided in the future. This process is known as a:

• A) root-case analysis.
• B) human error evaluation.
• C) technology implementation evaluation.
• D) pharmaceutical error analysis.

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Definitions:

Earth Flow

A type of mass wasting event that occurs when water-saturated soil or fine-grained sediment flows downhill, resembling a very slow moving river of soil.

Debris Avalanche

A rapid flow of rock, soil, and other debris down a slope, often triggered by natural events such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Rock Slide

A type of landslide involving the rapid sliding of rock mass down a slope, often triggered by rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

Debris Flow

A moving mass of loose mud, sand, soil, rock, and water that travels down slopes and valleys, often caused by heavy rainfall or rapid melting of snow and ice.