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Frost2351

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is an example of a reportable sentinel event?
 
  a. Surgery on the wrong site
  b. Any near miss
  c. Going into surgery 3 hours late
  d. Unsuccessful suicide attempt

Question 2

Which best describes a DNR order?
 
  a. Does not hold up in the OR
  b. Patients cannot have surgery
  c. Before going to the OR, the DNR order should be clarified
  d. Does not hold up in an emergency


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Surgery on the wrong patient or the wrong body part is one example of a reportable sentinel event.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Any patient with a standing DNR order should have the order clarified by the patient, guardian, or power of attorney. The physician must be clear of the action of the order.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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