A Sentinel Event Is Usually One That Results in an Unexpected

question 13

Multiple Choice

A sentinel event is usually one that results in an unexpected outcome for the patient and "signals" the need for investigation and response.Which of the following would be considered a sentinel event?

• A)A patient who requires a left leg amputation after developing an arterial occlusion at the access site
• B)An older adult patient who falls after trying to get up by herself
• C)A patient who receives two doses of amiodarone because the nurse did not chart the first one
• D)A patient whose peripheral pulses have not been checked for 2 hours after he returns from a cardiac catheterization

Comprehend the significance of respecting diverse sexual orientations and relationships in a culturally competent manner.

Understand the impact of technology on the dating process.

Identify the proportion of school curriculum dedicated to Human Development and Sexual Health.

Understand the concept of cognitive development and the stages involved.

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Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes, such as inflation or deflation, giving a more accurate depiction of an economy's size.

GDP

The total value of goods and services produced over a specific period in a country, known as Gross Domestic Product, reflects its economic productivity.

GDP Deflator

An index that measures the level of prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy.

Wages

Payments made to employees based on the hours worked or the output produced; it is the price of labor.