FRACGP Quality Assurance and Improvement 2

Question 1

In a clinical audit cycle, what is the correct sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

Set standards, collect data, analyze, implement change, re-audit

Answer

The audit cycle follows: set standards, collect data, analyze against standards, implement change, then re-audit to close the loop.

Question 2

Which accreditation body sets standards for Australian general practice?

Accepted Answer

RACGP Standards for General Practices

Answer

The RACGP Standards for General Practices (currently 5th edition) are the benchmark for Australian GP accreditation.

Question 3

A significant event analysis (SEA) is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A structured reflective review of events that caused or could have caused harm

Answer

SEA is a reflective, blame-free process used by teams to learn from events — whether harm occurred or was a near miss.

Question 4

Which tool is most appropriate for identifying the root cause of a recurrent medication error in a GP practice?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

Answer

A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram systematically maps contributing causes across categories such as people, process, equipment, and environment.

Question 5

In quality improvement, a 'run chart' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Display data over time to detect trends and patterns in a process

Answer

A run chart plots measures over time, allowing teams to see whether a process is improving, stable, or worsening.

(FRACGP) Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Practice Test