ABA Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

Which PDSA cycle step involves collecting data and comparing it to the predictions made during the Plan phase?

Accepted Answer

Study

Answer

The Study phase analyzes collected data to determine whether results match predictions and what was learned.

Question 2

A hospital notices a 15% rate of unplanned ICU admissions post-PACU. The FIRST step in a QI project to address this should be:

Accepted Answer

Perform a root cause analysis to identify contributing factors

Answer

Root cause analysis identifies the underlying factors before implementing interventions, ensuring solutions target the actual problem.

Question 3

In the context of anesthesia quality metrics, 'failure to rescue' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Death following a complication that potentially could have been treated

Answer

Failure to rescue measures mortality after a serious complication, reflecting the system's ability to identify and respond to deterioration.

Question 4

A Pareto chart in anesthesia QA is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Identifying which few causes account for the majority of problems

Answer

The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) helps QI teams prioritize by identifying the vital few causes that produce most defects.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines a 'sentinel event' as used by The Joint Commission?

Accepted Answer

An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury

Answer

The Joint Commission defines sentinel events as unexpected occurrences resulting in death or serious harm, requiring immediate investigation.

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