Table 5.
Accuracy of Responses to Scenarios Related to Medical Errors Versus Medical Complications
| Scenario | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer |
|---|---|---|
| An eye drop was prescribed for a patient; later, she felt a burning sensation. |
361 | 71 |
| 83.6% | 16.4% | |
| A patient complained of bruises over the area where the blood was drawn | 341 | 91 |
| 78.9% | 21.1% | |
| A patient developed an infection after surgery. |
247 | 185 |
| 57.2% | 42.8% | |
| A doctor prescribed blood pressure medication without measuring the patient’s blood pressure. |
407 | 25 |
| 94.2% | 5.8% | |
| A doctor prescribed a blood thinner for a patient who had a blood clot; later, he developed internal bleeding. |
164 | 268 |
| 38.0% | 62.0% | |
| A nurse forgot to give medication to an admitted patient, and the patient suffered no harm. |
324 | 108 |
| 75.0% | 25.0% |