CPHQ Trivia 5

Question 1

Which IHI model uses iterative small-scale tests to drive improvement cycles?

Accepted Answer

Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)

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Six Sigma DMAIC

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Value Stream Mapping

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'cause-and-effect diagram' (fishbone diagram) in quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

Identify and categorize potential causes of a problem

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Display trend data over time to identify process variation

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Prioritize improvement opportunities by frequency and impact

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Map the sequence of steps in a clinical workflow

Question 3

In peer review processes, 'blinded review' means that:

Accepted Answer

Reviewers do not know the identity of the practitioner being reviewed

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Reviewers examine cases without knowing patient outcomes

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Clinical data is encrypted before being shared with reviewers

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The review committee meets without administrative staff present

Question 4

Which term describes care that is tailored to individual patient needs, values, and preferences?

Accepted Answer

Patient-centered care

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Evidence-based care

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Standardized protocol care

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Population health management

Question 5

The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are published annually by which organization?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

Question 6

In statistical terms, a 'common cause variation' in a healthcare process indicates:

Accepted Answer

Normal, predictable variation inherent to the process

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An unusual event caused by a specific identifiable factor

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Variation triggered by a staff member's error or equipment failure

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Seasonal variation requiring temporary process adjustments

Question 7

Which quality concept refers to designing systems so that errors are impossible or immediately obvious?

Accepted Answer

Poka-yoke (error proofing)

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Redundancy engineering

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Fault tree analysis

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Risk stratification