Which Is an Example of a Reportable Sentinel Event

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a reportable sentinel event?

• A)Surgery on the wrong site
• B)Any near miss
• C)Going into surgery 3 hours late
• D)Unsuccessful suicide attempt

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Definitions:

Suspect Classifications

Categories or classes of individuals that are likely to receive discriminatory treatment and thus warrant heightened scrutiny under constitutional equal protection analysis.

Equal Protection Clause

A provision in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires states to treat all individuals equally under the law.

Constitution

A system of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Procedural Due Process

Procedural Due Process is a legal principle requiring that certain procedures, such as fair hearings, are followed before depriving a person of their rights or property to ensure fairness.