What Are Some of the Untoward Events Categorized in the Institute

question 18

Multiple Choice

What are some of the untoward events categorized in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report about medical errors? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Wrong-site surgery
• B) Adverse drug events
• C) Improper transfusions
• D) Restraint-related deaths
• E) Poor staffing patterns

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Definitions:

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived ideas and beliefs about the roles, behaviors, and attributes that society considers appropriate for men and women.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, implying a level of skill and knowledge.

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, honest, and dependable, often considered a key trait in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Sensitivity

The quality or condition of being sensitive; the ability to perceive or feel emotions and sensations or respond to external stimuli.