ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS OF A SENTINEL EVENT Diane Swintek Western Governors University Root Cause Analysis of a Sentinel Event A root cause analysis (RCA) is a method by which we can examine a serious adverse event and identify the cause‚ or causes‚ that led up to the event. Although personnel are involved in these events‚ the primary purpose of the RCA is to identify the cause‚ not to assign blame (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality‚ 2014). It is through identifying a cause‚ or
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The cardiovascular system consists of : heart (심장)‚ and vessels (혈관)‚ arteries (동맥)‚ capillaries (모세혈관) and veins (정맥). A functional cardiovascular system is vital (필수적인) for supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing wastes from them. Paths of Circulation: Pulmonary(폐의) Circuit : carrying blood to the lungs and back 1. The pulmonary circuit is made up of vessels that convey blood from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries to the lungs‚ alveolar capillaries‚ and pulmonary veins
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heating in the treatment of arthritis. The cerebral ventricular geometry has been portrayed by means of ultrasonic techniques. The head is immersed in water. An underwater projector sends an ultrasonic wave through the head. A hydrophone picks up the transmitted sound. A frequency of 2.5 megacycles was used. A scanning system together with a facsimile-type recorder presents the ultrasonogram in the form of a picture showing the cerebral ventricular geometry. This method provides a means for the
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Neurological Disorders KEYWORDS The following words include English vocabulary‚ nursing/medical terminology‚ concepts‚ principles‚ or information relevant to content specifically addressed in the chapter or associated with topics presented in it. English dictionaries‚ your nursing textbooks‚ and medical dictionaries such as Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary are resources that can be used to expand your knowledge and understanding of these words and related information
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stenosis is characterized by the left ventricular pressure being much greater that the aortic pressure during left ventricular ejection. The pressure gradient across the stenotic lesion results from both increased resistance (related to narrowing of the valve) and turbulence distal to the valve. The magnitude of the pressure changes is determined by the severity of the stenosis and the flow rate across the valve. Severe aortic stenosis results in reduced ventricular stroke volume due to increased afterload
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Nancy Yedanapalli physio ex Activity 6 1. Explain why the larger waves seen on the oscilloscope represent ventricular contraction. a. The ventricular contraction is of greater force than the atrial contraction‚ since the ventricular contraction functions to send blood throughout the entire body (systemic circulation)‚ where as the contraction of the atrium send blood only to the lungs and rest of the the heart (pulmonary circulation). 2. Explain why the amplitude
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The three different waveforms are a representation of the electrical activity of the heart. The P wave represents the depolarization of the atrial valve. The QRS complex represents the depolarization of the ventricular valve. Also‚ the T wave represents the repolarization of the ventricular valve. The change in amplitude represents the different heartbeat patterns such as normal‚ fast‚ slow‚ or irregular heartbeats. 8. In addition‚ the waveforms of the other subjects do not have the same amplitudes
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Chapter 14: Critical Care Nursing (Pg 338-366‚ 412-437) Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disorders Coronary Artery Disease Description and Etiology The biggest contributor to cardiovascular system- related morbidity and mortality is coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects arteries throughout the body. (CAD) Risk Factors for CAD 1. Age‚ Gender‚ Race (non-modifiable) a. More common in men than women b. Higher in women over 75 years of age 2. Family History
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echocardiogram ordered. It is observed that the ventriculoarterial connections leaving the heart are not accurate and happen to interchanged. What additional heart anomaly is the cardiologist likely to find on echocardiography? Coarctation of aorta Ventricular septal defect Overriding aorta Atrial septal defect Pulmonary valve stenosis Explanation: Correct Answer (B): The baby boy in this case is noted to have transposition of his great vessels (TGA). Which means that the aorta originates from the
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Medical Terminology Quiz List 20142015 **Please note: all quizzes are cumulative** September 1‚ 2014 Quiz 1 Abbreviations (21) @ at ā before abd abdomen‚ abdominal ac before meals ad lib as desired AMA against medical advice AP apical pulse as tol as tolerated ASA aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) AU both ears BID twice a day BM bowel movement BP blood pressure BRP bathroom privileges CBC complete blood count CHF congestive heart failure cl liq clear liquids CNS central nervous system
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