In a situation involving a medication error, the hospital policy is to use root-cause analysis to evaluate the situation fully. In the root-cause analysis process, which action would take place?
a. A committee is formed to determine the risk of litigation.
b. A committee is formed to determine the punishment for those involved.
c. A committee is formed that can reconstruct the events leading to the error.
d. A committee is formed that can correct the error and avoid damages.
Question 2
There are a number of characteristics that will help a novice nurse find success in a mentoring relationship. Which action represents one of these positive characteristics?
a. The novice nurse asks clear, thoughtful questions and seeks clarifications.
b. The novice nurse is patient and waits for the mentor to approach with learning opportunities.
c. The novice nurse is directive rather than open to dialogue.
d. The novice nurse stays busy, and the mentor seeks the opportunities.
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