Which Is Not True of Medical Errors

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which is not true of medical errors?

• A) They are the third leading cause of death in the United States.
• B) They can be the result of an incorrect lab test.
• C) They are always the fault of the physician.
• D) They can be the result of faulty equipment.

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Definitions:

Autonomic

Referring to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and other involuntary body functions.

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.