Table 9.

Distribution and potential risk of errors were identified using the NCC MERP classification system subcategories.

Type of Error	N	%	Rate % (95% CI)
-A. Capacity to cause error.	10	41.7	5.5 (3.0–9.8)
-B. Error did not reach the patient.	1	4.4	5.4 (0.9–3.0)
-C. Error reached patient did not cause harm.	3	12.5	1.6 (0.6–4.7)
-D. Error reached the patient and required monitoring	4	16.7	2.2 (0.9–5.5)
-E. Error temporary harm and required intervention.	2	8.3	1.1 (0.3–3.9)
-F. Error required hospitalization.	2	8.3	1.1 (0.3–3.9)
-G. Error resulted in permanent patient harm.	2	8.3	1.1 (0.3–3.9)
-H. Error required intervention to sustain life.	0	0	0 (0–2.0)
-I. Error contributed to or resulted in the death	0	0	0 (0–2.0)
Total Incorrect Answers	24	100
Correct Answers	158
Total Questions	182