Practice Quiz

Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Accountability

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
Which of the following situations would be reported as a sentinel event, according to the Joint Commission?
  1. A patient who received surgery on the wrong part of the body
  2. A patient developing a stage II pressure wound during surgery
  3. A patient who received an extra dose of antibiotic before surgery
  4. A patient who developed a wound infection postoperatively
Explanation
Answer: A - A patient who received surgery on the wrong part of the body is an example of a sentinel event. According to the Joint Commission, this type of event is unexpected and involves death or serious, permanent physical injury. Surgery on the wrong patient is also classified as a sentinel event under the Joint Commission guidelines.
Previous Next
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz