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Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you were comparing two treatments for which it is easy to arrive at evaluations of both their costs and consequences in monetary terms. Which method of economic evaluation would be best for comparing them?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cost-benefit analysis is best when costs and outcomes are both in monetary terms.
Question 2 of 5
Quality improvement team outcomes are best evaluated by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PDCA cycle systematically evaluates quality improvement efforts.
Question 3 of 5
What is the term for obtaining, verification, and assessment of healthcare practitioners' qualifications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Credentialing is the process used by healthcare organizations to assess the qualifications of healthcare providers.
Question 4 of 5
What did the 1999 report 'To Err is Human' highlight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The report emphasized communication failures contributing to errors.
Question 5 of 5
The concept of organizational liability is most important to the field of healthcare quality because it holds the organization responsible for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organizational liability in healthcare quality focuses on ensuring systems are in place to detect and address care deficiencies, making it a cornerstone of quality improvement.