Which of the Following Are Never Events (Select All That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are never events (select all that apply) ?

• A) A minor medication error
• B) A foreign object left in the body during surgery
• C) Surgery on the wrong body part
• D) A mismatched blood transfusion
• E) Hip fracture acquired in the hospital
• F) Pressure ulcer acquired in the home
• G) Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
• H) Surgical site infection

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Definitions:

Directly Measured

Refers to values or quantities obtained through direct observation or instrumentation, without reliance on estimation or indirect calculation.

Total Lung Capacity

The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold, encompassing the vital capacity plus residual volume.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can inhale after a normal exhalation, measuring lung function.

Vital Capacity

The greatest volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled from the lungs following a maximal inhalation, utilized to evaluate the condition of the respiratory system.