Responding to a Code Called in the Psychiatric Unit Where

question 14

Multiple Choice

Responding to a code called in the psychiatric unit where she works, a staff nurse finds that a patient has committed suicide. The staff nurse correctly identifies this as a:

• A) benchmark incident.
• B) quality improvement issue.
• C) performance breach.
• D) sentinel event.

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Definitions:

Job Cost Sheet

A financial record used in cost accounting to track the expenses associated with a specific job or project, aiding in budgeting and profitability analysis.

Stores Ledger Cards

Detailed records used in inventory management to track the quantity and cost of items held in storage.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total cost incurred by a company to produce goods in a specific period, including labor, material, and overhead costs.

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products that are ready to be sold but have not yet been sold to customers.