Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Sentinel Event

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a sentinel event?

• A)Patient who has developed a fatal mediastinal infection 7 days after cardiac surgery
• B)Patient who experiences a CVA during a cardiac catheterization
• C)Patient who receives a double dose of a medication in error
• D)Wrong patient scheduled for a chest radiograph

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Definitions:

Angiosperm Seed

A reproductive structure produced by flowering plants, containing an embryo and nutrients, enclosed in a protective outer covering.

Monocot

A group of flowering plants (angiosperms) characterized by having a single cotyledon (seed leaf), parallel-veined leaves, and flower parts typically in multiples of three.

Cactus

A family of plants (Cactaceae) well adapted to dry environments, characterized by thick, fleshy stems that store water.

Onions

Bulbous plants belonging to the genus Allium, known for their strong smell and pungent flavor, used both as a vegetable and a seasoning.