The Institute of Medicine Found That Preventable Medical Errors Are

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Institute of Medicine found that preventable medical errors are responsible for how many deaths in U.S. healthcare organizations each year?

• A) 54000
• B) 67000
• C) 78000
• D) 98000
• E) 110000

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Definitions:

Enthalpy

The total potential energy of a system; sometimes referred to as the “heat content of the system.”

Usable Energy

The portion of energy in a system or process that can be effectively utilized to perform work.

Organized

Being arranged in an orderly, structured, and coherent manner, often referring to systems, entities, or activities.

Low Entropy

A state of order or predictability in a system, often associated with low levels of disorder and high levels of organization.