Which term describes an injury caused by medical management that prolongs hospitalization or causes disability?

Which term describes an injury caused by medical management that prolongs hospitalization or causes disability?

• A. Accountability
• B. Adverse Event
• C. Chain of Command
• D. Error

Answer: (B)

This item tests understanding of safety terminology for harm that occurs as a result of medical care. An adverse event is harm to a patient that arises from the medical management itself, not from the patient’s underlying condition. Because the injury is linked to the care provided, it often prolongs hospitalization or leads to new or worsened disability. This is what makes adverse events the best fit for the description. Accountability refers to who is responsible, not the harm itself. Chain of command describes the organizational path for communication and authority, not the patient harm outcome. An error is a mistake in a process or action; while an error can cause harm, the term adverse event specifically captures injury caused by medical management leading to extended stay or disability.

This item tests understanding of safety terminology for harm that occurs as a result of medical care. An adverse event is harm to a patient that arises from the medical management itself, not from the patient’s underlying condition. Because the injury is linked to the care provided, it often prolongs hospitalization or leads to new or worsened disability. This is what makes adverse events the best fit for the description.

Accountability refers to who is responsible, not the harm itself. Chain of command describes the organizational path for communication and authority, not the patient harm outcome. An error is a mistake in a process or action; while an error can cause harm, the term adverse event specifically captures injury caused by medical management leading to extended stay or disability.