CSC Quality Control & Assurance 2

Question 1

Which statistical process control chart is most appropriate for monitoring the proportion of defective echocardiographic studies requiring repeat acquisition?

Accepted Answer

p-chart

Answer

The p-chart monitors the proportion (or percentage) of nonconforming units in a sample, making it ideal for tracking defective study rates.

Question 2

In a cardiac catheterization laboratory, the PDSA cycle stands for:

Accepted Answer

Plan-Do-Study-Act

Answer

PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) is a foundational quality improvement framework used to test and implement changes iteratively.

Question 3

A hospital's door-to-balloon time for STEMI exceeds the 90-minute benchmark. Which tool best identifies the root cause of the delay?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

Answer

A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram systematically categorizes potential causes of a problem across multiple domains (people, process, equipment, etc.).

Question 4

The concept of 'failure mode and effects analysis' (FMEA) in cardiac care primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Prospectively identify and prioritize potential process failures before they cause harm

Answer

FMEA is a proactive risk assessment tool that identifies potential failures and their impacts before an adverse event occurs.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of the Lean methodology as applied to a cardiac imaging department?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating waste and non-value-added steps in workflow

Answer

Lean methodology focuses on identifying and eliminating waste (muda) to improve efficiency and value delivery to the patient.

CSC - Cardiac Subspecialty Certification Exam Practice Test

CSC - Cardiac Subspecialty Certification Exam Practice Test

CSC Quality Control & Assurance 2