A charge nurse is providing an in-service to a group of staff nurses about unexpected events. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching as an example of a sentinel event?
A client fell out of bed and fractured their hip.
A client was prescribed a medication they were allergic to, but the prescription was canceled before the medication was given.
A client had bowel surgery and died from sepsis.
A client was almost given another client’s medication.
The Correct Answer is A
A sentinel event is an unexpected event in a healthcare setting that causes or has the potential to cause death, serious physical or psychological injury, or loss of limb or function to a patient1. A client falling out of
bed and fracturing their hip would be considered a sentinel event because it is an unexpected event that resulted in serious physical injury.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Answer: C. Place a surgical mask on the client when they leave their room.
Rationale:
A) Wear a surgical mask when within 0.6 m (2 ft) of the client.
While it is necessary to wear a surgical mask when in close proximity to a client on droplet precautions, the distance specified (0.6 m or 2 ft) is less than the standard recommended distance of 1 meter (3 feet). Therefore, this option is not fully aligned with best practices.
B) Move the client to a positive airflow room.
Positive airflow rooms are typically used for clients with immunosuppression or those who need protection from airborne pathogens, not for those on droplet precautions. This action is not appropriate for a client requiring droplet precautions.
C) Place a surgical mask on the client when they leave their room.
This action is appropriate and essential to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious agents to others when the client is moving outside their isolation area. The client wearing a mask is a key part of droplet precautions.
D) Remove fresh flowers from the client’s room.
While it may be necessary to remove fresh flowers in certain cases (such as for neutropenic clients), this is not specifically related to droplet precautions. Droplet precautions focus primarily on respiratory secretions and do not directly involve the presence of flowers.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
When setting up a sterile field, it is important to inspect the sterile package for holes before opening it to ensure that the contents are still sterile1. The first flap of the package should be opened away from the body
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