NAHQ CPHQ CPHQ Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  A surgeon's wound infection rate is 32%. Further examination of which of the following data will provide the most useful information in determining the cause of this surgeon's infection rate?

  A. Mortality rate

  B. Facility infection rate

  C. Use of prophylactic antibiotics

  D. Type of anesthesia used

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 32:

  A quality manager needs to assign a staff member to assist a medical director in the development of a quality program for a newly established service.

  Which of the following staff members is most appropriate for this project?

  A. A newly hired staff member who has demonstrated competence and has time to complete the task

  B. A knowledgeable staff member who works best on defined tasks

  C. A motivated staff member who is actively seeking promotion

  D. A competent staff member who has good interpersonal skills

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 33:

  Which of the following types of budgets itemizes the major equipment to be purchased in the next year?

  A. Capital

  B. Variable

  C. Operating

  D. Zero-based

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 34:

  A patient was in the operating room when a piece of a surgical instrument broke off and was left in the patient's body. The patient was readmitted for removal of the foreign object.

  Which of the following would most likely apply in this situation?

  A. Res ipsa loquitur

  B. Contributory negligence

  C. Contractual liability

  D. Tort liability

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 35:

  In order to perform a task for which one is held accountable, there must be an equal balance between responsibility and:

  A. Authority

  B. Education

  C. Delegation

  D. Specialization

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 36:

  Patient and family advisory council is one of the most effective strategies for involving families and patients in the design of care.

  Council responsibilities may include input on or involvement in: (Choose three.)

  A. Program development, implementation, and evaluation

  B. Planning for major renovation or the design of a new building or service

  C. Staff evaluation

  D. Marketing plan or practice services

  Correct Answer: ABD

• Question 37:

  The following represents two samples of five hospitals' hysterectomy rates per 1,000 women aged 40-60 years of age:

  Rates Mean Standard Deviation Sample A 3, 5, 7, 8, 5 5.6 1.8 Sample B 4, 5, 6, 7, 5 5.4 1.1

  In analyzing this information, it can be concluded that:

  A. Sample A has more variability than Sample B

  B. Sample A's performance is superior to Sample B's

  C. There are more cases in Sample B

  D. There is a data collection error in Sample B

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 38:

  Measures of central tendency describe the:

  A. Typical or middle data point

  B. Extent to which the data points are scattered

  C. Type and number of classes for dividing the data

  D. Average distance of any point in the data set from the mean

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 39:

  Which of the following monitors provides patient outcome information?

  A. Nosocomial infection rate

  B. Degree of compliance with nursing care documentation

  C. Degree of compliance with renewal of antibiotics therapy

  D. Equipment malfunction rate

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 40:

  The term __________ brings in mind that indicator panel on an automobile, which is most useful when the car is moving as a way for the driver to monitor key performance metrics such as speed, fuel level, engine performance, temperature and direction from digital display units.

  A. Dashboard

  B. Scoreboard

  C. Charts

  D. Scanners

  Correct Answer: A