The Nurse Manager Is Notified About an Error That Occurred

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is notified about an error that occurred in patient care. Why will the manager perform a root cause analysis of this error?

• A) Identifies who made the error
• B) Traces events that led to the error
• C) Suggests punitive actions for the error
• D) Ensures similar errors will not be reported Correct

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Definitions:

Elastic

Describes a situation in economics where the demand or supply for a good or service significantly changes in response to a change in price.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of one another, with their demand being inversely related: as the price of one rises, the demand for the other increases.

Margarine

A butter substitute made from vegetable oils or animal fats, often used in cooking or as a spread.

Inelastic

A characteristic of a good or service whose quantity demanded or supplied changes by a smaller percentage than changes in price.