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What is the definition of a sentinel event in terms of patient safety?
  1. A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical injury, or death, as well as near misses.
  2. A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical and psychological injury, or death, as well as near misses.
  3. A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical and psychological injury, or death, not including near misses.
  4. A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical injury, or death, not including near misses.
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Answer: B - A sentinel event is an unexpected patient safety medical error that involves physical and psychological injury, or death, as well as near misses. Near misses are sentinel events because they are red flags that signal danger, even when no adverse effects have occurred.

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