Examples of Sentinel Events Include

question 9

Multiple Choice

Examples of sentinel events include

• A) Forceps left in an abdominal cavity.
• B) Patient fall, with injury.
• C) Short staffing.
• D) Administration of morphine overdose.
• E) Death of patient related to postpartum hemorrhage.

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Definitions:

Intentionality

The quality of being directed toward an object or objective; in philosophy, it refers to the ability of the mind to be about, to represent, or to stand for things, properties, or states of affairs.

Subjectifies

The process of making or treating something as a subject, imbuing it with subjective qualities or perspectives.

Objectifies

The act of treating people or aspects of their identity as objects or commodities, often leading to reductionism and dehumanization.

Role

The function or characteristic behavior expected of an individual in a particular social context or system.