The first step in risk management is identifying potential or actual risks for accidents, injuries, or financial loss. The occurrence of an injury that is caused by medical management and results in a measurable disability is termed:
a. An error
b. An adverse event
c. An unpreventable adverse event
d. A near miss
ANS: B
An adverse event is an injury caused by medical management that resulted in a measurable disability.
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