#1
Which of the following is a key component of quality improvement in healthcare?
Cost reduction
Standardization of processes
Increased waiting times
Decreased patient satisfaction
#2
What is a common methodology used in quality improvement initiatives?
Six Sigma
Random selection
Trial and error
Guesswork
#3
Which of the following is a primary goal of healthcare quality improvement?
Increase healthcare costs
Decrease patient safety
Improve patient outcomes
Reduce staff satisfaction
#4
What does the 'IHI' stand for in the context of healthcare improvement?
Institute for Health Infrastructure
Improvement Healthcare Initiative
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Innovation in Health Implementation
#5
Which of the following is a key principle of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Triple Aim framework?
Decrease in patient satisfaction
Increase in healthcare costs
Improvement in population health
Reduction in access to care
#6
What is the primary focus of continuous quality improvement (CQI) in healthcare?
One-time improvements
Continuous process improvement
Routine inspections
Status quo maintenance
#7
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle?
#8
What does the acronym 'LEAN' represent in healthcare quality improvement?
Lightweight Examination and Analysis Network
Lack of Effective Action Now
Leadership and Excellence in Analytics
Lean Enterprise Adoption and Implementation
#9
What is the purpose of root cause analysis in healthcare quality improvement?
To assign blame
To identify underlying issues
To increase patient wait times
To decrease staff morale
#10
Which of the following is a key aspect of change management in healthcare?
Resistance to change
Maintaining status quo
Limited communication
Rigid hierarchy
#11
What is the 'DMAIC' methodology used for in quality improvement?
Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement, Control
Deterioration, Measurement, Adaptation, Integration, Correction
Dynamic Management of Administrative Information and Communication
Data Manipulation and Integration for Analytics and Control
#12
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of healthcare quality according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
Safety
Effectiveness
Affordability
Patient-centeredness
#13
Which of the following is a principle of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
Complacency
Continuous improvement
Isolation
Hasty decision-making
#14
Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to change in healthcare organizations?
Lack of leadership support
Effective communication
Resistance from staff
Resource constraints
#15
What is the purpose of a 'SWOT' analysis in the context of healthcare quality improvement?
To identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
To solely focus on internal strengths and weaknesses
To ignore external factors
To emphasize only opportunities and threats
#16
Which of the following is a common tool used for visual management in healthcare quality improvement?
Gantt chart
Pareto chart
Balance sheet
Income statement
#17
Which of the following is a key concept in 'Kaizen' philosophy?
Rapid changes
Continuous improvement
Status quo
Stagnation
#18
What is the primary objective of a 'SWARM' approach in healthcare quality improvement?
To tackle problems individually
To harness collective intelligence to solve problems rapidly
To delay problem-solving
To avoid collaboration