A Sentinel Event Is A(an)

question 16

Multiple Choice

A sentinel event is a(an)

• A)failure to meet accreditation requirements
• B)event resulting in a patient or donor experiencing a fatal,life-threatening,or serious adverse outcome
• C)measureable facet of a process
• D)unexpected occurrence where an error was identified and corrected before a patient or product was adversely affected

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Definitions:

Life Forces

The inherent energies or vital principles believed to animate living beings.

Conversion Disorder

A mental illness characterized by the presence of neurological symptoms, such as numbness or paralysis, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder

A condition characterized by neurological symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by medical or neurological conditions.

Initial Trauma

The first or original psychological shock or traumatic event that may lead to the development of stress-related or anxiety disorders.