43. The most frequently reported sentinel event in behavioral health settings is: a. Suicide in inpatient psychiatric units. b. Misdiagnosed psychiatric conditions. c. Medication error or mismanagement. d. The same as the most prevalent sentinel event reported in medical settings. 44. The 2014 Behavioral Health Care National Patient Safety Goal to improve assessment of suicide risk: a. Is intended for hospitalized patients only and does not involve discharge protocols. b. Is designed to increase the number of patients admitted. c. A goal was not identified for 2014. d. Involves correctly identifying high-risk suicidal patients, including during admission and after discharge. 45. Research has identified that 80% of suicide victims had: a. Contact with primary care within one year of their suicide. b. A lapse in taking their prescribed medication. c. Adequate adaptation and good social support. d. Never gone to primary care. 46. Clinicians who are involved in medical errors are: a. Either reckless or bored with their jobs. b. Incompetent and should always lose their licenses. c. Considered second victims of medical mistakes. d. Confident they will never commit another medical error. 47. Victims of medical error tend to: a. Experience frequent images or thoughts of the event that are triggered by nonspecific occurrences. b. Benefit from psychodynamic psychotherapy but not from cognitive-behavioral therapy or social support. c. Want to avoid other individuals who have experienced similar trauma because it reminds them of the adverse event. d. Recover in the long run if the healthcare organization responds as if nothing has happened.
48. Researchers have expressed concern that The Joint Commission does not emphasize official policy or language that: a. Addresses trauma-informed care or safety culture. b. Addresses inpatient psychiatric admission procedures. c. Investigates its internal procedures. d. Emphasizes the importance of field visits to facilities. 49. Critics have argued that behavioral health organizations have been slow to incorporate: a. Trauma-informed care principles. b. Better hygiene on acute units. c. More parking at facilities for visiting family members. d. Enhanced entertainment and streaming services within the units. 50. Victims of medical error and their families experience: a. Different symptoms than other trauma victims. b. Feelings of betrayal, distrust, isolation, and vulnerability. c. Anger when the facility generates a substantial bill for treatment. d. Little or no residual stress or symptoms after the events.
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