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Patient Safety Related Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The relationship between Structure, Process, and Outcome as types of indicators of quality is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Donabedian's model shows structure enabling process, which drives outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
In order to maintain link between Risk management and Utilization management activities, it is best to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Access to shared data facilitates coordinated efforts between departments.
Question 3 of 5
A newly merged multispecialty medical organization is adopting a reengineering QI to be applied for all merged member facilities. This practice represents which process in the quality/performance improvement function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reengineering involves redesigning processes for improvement.
Question 4 of 5
For an insulin dependant diabetic patient, which of the following is the best approach when implementing a National Patient Safety Goal related to identifying potential errors in a patient's care, treatment, and services?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Return demonstrations confirm understanding.
Question 5 of 5
The accounting department is trying to reduce the time between claims procession and payment made by a contracting insurance company. A flow chart has been recently completed. Which of the following tools would be best to use next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An Ishikawa (cause-and-effect) diagram identifies root causes of delays, building on the process mapped in the flow chart.