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Nclexrn Flashcards: Incident Reporting And Quality Improvement

Study Incident Reporting And Quality Improvement in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which option best defines a sentinel event in quality and safety programs?

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ANSWER

An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury. Sentinel events require mandatory review due to their severity, prompting organizations to investigate and improve safety protocols.

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A 60-year-old client with congestive heart failure is on a low-sodium diet. Dietary services delivers a tray labeled for the client that contains high-sodium foods; the nurse notices before the client eats. Which detail is MOST important to include in the near-miss report for quality improvement?
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