Quality of Care Came to the Forefront in 1999 with the Release

question 18

Multiple Choice

Quality of care came to the forefront in 1999 with the release of the Institute of Medicine report about medical errors. What are some of the main untoward events categorized in this report? Select all that apply.

• A) Wrong-site surgery
• B) Adverse drug events
• C) Improper transfusions
• D) Restraint related deaths
• E) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from not getting enough sleep, which can affect mental, physical, and emotional health.

Elevated Blood Pressure

A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is higher than normal.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, affecting various physiological functions in living organisms.

Reticular Activating System

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and the transition between sleep and wakefulness.