Which of the Following Is a Mistake or Error That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mistake or error that jeopardizes patient safety?

• A)Hospital workers not washing their hands properly
• B)Giving a patient the wrong dose of a drug
• C)Marking the wrong site for surgery
• D)Misidentifying a patient
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Coping

The strategies or mechanisms individuals use to manage stress, challenges, or adversity, ranging from problem-solving to seeking social support.

Termination

The process of ending a professional relationship or service, often involving careful planning and consideration to ensure a client's well-being.

Residential Group

A group of individuals living together in a specific residence, often for therapeutic, rehabilitation, or communal living purposes.

Foster Placement

The arrangement for a child to live temporarily with a substitute family when their own family cannot care for them, often part of child welfare services.