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piesebel

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The facility is conducting an educational seminar for newly employed nurses. The program addresses the reporting of sentinel events. Which of the following occurrences qualify for this criteria? Select all that apply.
 
  A) A patient reports plans to file a complaint concerning the amount of time it took for a nurse to respond to a call light.
  B) A patient's baby is misidentified and receives breast milk from another mother.
  C) A patient experiences a reaction to a unit of blood, resulting in itching and hives.
  D) A patient faints during ambulation with the nurse, resulting in a concussion.
  E) The nurse administers a lethal dosage of medication in error.

Question 2

The nurse has committed a medication error. The nurse administered an antibiotic dosage greater than the dosage prescribed. The patient did not experience any adverse effects. What initial action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A) Report the actions as a sentinel event
  B) Contact the nursing supervisor
  C) Notify the physician
  D) Complete an incident report



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sierramartinez

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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