A near-miss event is a(an)

a. failure to meet accreditation requirements
b. event resulting in a patient or donor experiencing a fatal, life-threatening, or serious adverse outcome
c. measureable facet of a process
d. unexpected occurrence where an error was identified and corrected before a patient or product was adversely affected


Answer: d

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You are working the scene of a collision involving a tractor-trailer that is hauling an unknown chemical. After it has been determined that no material has been spilled, the rescue chief asks you to get the truck's shipping papers. Where would these papers most likely be located?

A) Shipping vault on the trailer B) Cab of the truck C) Rear compartment on the tanker D) Electrical box between the tractor and the trailer

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A) bacterium B) catabolism C) fungi D) protozoan

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Describe the types of problems that should be reported to the State Insurance Commission.

What will be an ideal response?

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