NUR 3816 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 3816 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following scenarios is a Sentinel Event? Determine why/why not next to each choice. A. An unanticipated death of a full-term newborn. B. Lack of oxygen during surgery resulting in brain damage. C. Improper use of forceps resulting in newborn brain damage or injury. D. Death or loss of limb in the ER resulting from bad time management. -ANS_ A A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof. Sentinel events requires an immediate investigation by the Joint Commission. The state of Florida, requires a Root Cause Analysis to be completed. All of the other answer choices are Adverse Events which are defined as "an injury caused by medical management rather than the underlying disease or condition." Which is true regarding sentinel events? How do sentinel events differ from Adverse Events? A. All sentinel events occur because of an error B. Every error results in a sentinel event C. Wrong site surgery is a sentinel event D. A sentinel event is an injury caused by medical management rather than the underlying disease or condition of the patient -ANS_ C