NAHQ Practice CPHQ Questions EXAM QUESTIONS &ANSWERS GRADED A+

2011 MOQ 1- In evaluating "long waiting times," a healthcare quality professional best demonstrates components related to staffing, methods, measures, materials, and equipment utilizing A. a run chart. B. a histogram. C. a pie chart. D. an Ishikawa diagram. EXPLANATIONS: A. Run charts are used to track data over time. B. Histograms and bar charts are used to show distribution. C. Pie charts are used to compare parts of a whole. D. An Ishikawa (cause and effect) diagram helps to analyze potential causes. 2- Which of the following are the primary reasons for developing drug formularies? A. manage pharmacy costs, promote patient safety B. reduce medication errors, educate physicians C. encourage the appropriate use of medications, educate physicians D. decrease food and drug interactions, promote patient safety EXPLANATIONS: A. A drug formulary is an approved list of medications, clinical indications, and doses that helps manage pharmacy costs and patient safety. B. Reduced medication errors may result from having a drug formulary, but is not the primary reason for having one. It is also not intended to educate physicians. C. A formulary may encourage the appropriate use of medications, but it is not intended to educate physicians. D. A formulary is intended to promote patient safety, but the primary purpose is not intended to decrease food and drug interactions. 3- Management using quality improvement principles should emphasize the importance of A. staff orientation.