ODS Exam 2025 /102 actual answers.
ODS Exam 2025 /102 actual answers.
Pareto Chart - ANSWER data-driven tool: a bar graph whose bars are drawn in decreasing order of
frequency or relative frequency; 80/20 (often 80% of the outcome results from 20% of the causes)
Histogram - ANSWER data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - ANSWER data-driven tool: a run chart is a line graph with data plotted
over time to identify variations (i.e. commute to work, time taken to complete an abstract); control
charts are run charts that include control limits.
Scatter Plot Graph - ANSWER data-driven tool: a graph of plotted points that show the relationship
between two continuous variables that do not depend on each other where the line is not connected.
Independent (horizontal axis) and dependent (vertical axis). (i.e. ODS cont ed hours vs number of
abstracts completed)
-positive correlation looks like a slash (low left, high right), negative looks like a backward slash, and no
correlation is a jumble of dots
cause and effect diagram (fishbone diagram) - ANSWER idea-driven tool - a diagram that relates a key
performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - ANSWER idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over time (i.e. central
registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - ANSWER idea-driven tool - diagram of multi-step processes used to identify redundancies
or delays; depicts a starting and ending point and the steps between the two
The 3 Most Common Methods for Quality Improvement - ANSWER PDSA/PDCA, DMAIC, Lean
Plan, Do, Study (Check), Act- rapid-cycle processes, performed repetitively in a short period of time
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control- for larger projects in need of careful, thorough planning
Lean-reducing/eliminating waste (7 areas)
, ODS Exam 2025 /102 actual answers.
Quality Assurance (QA) - ANSWER measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) - ANSWER examines the causes/processes behind the inaccuracies and the
changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - ANSWER -Receive funding from and report data to either CDC NPCR, NCI SEER
or both
-A registry is never required to enter into a data use agreement to share de-identified data, but the
registry may require the recipient to enter one to access files with disclosure risk
Cancer Committee Required Non-Physician Members - ANSWER -CA program administrator (admin &
budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - ANSWER Cancer Committee Chair
CoC liaison physician & at least one physician representing each of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic radiology
surgery
oncology
rad onc (if on staff)
Role of ODS in Cancer Committee - ANSWER Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - ANSWER data collection began 1973;
geographic areas are selected for inclusion in the SEER program based on their ability to operate &
maintain high quality population based cancer reporting system
ODS Exam 2025 /102 actual answers.
Pareto Chart - ANSWER data-driven tool: a bar graph whose bars are drawn in decreasing order of
frequency or relative frequency; 80/20 (often 80% of the outcome results from 20% of the causes)
Histogram - ANSWER data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - ANSWER data-driven tool: a run chart is a line graph with data plotted
over time to identify variations (i.e. commute to work, time taken to complete an abstract); control
charts are run charts that include control limits.
Scatter Plot Graph - ANSWER data-driven tool: a graph of plotted points that show the relationship
between two continuous variables that do not depend on each other where the line is not connected.
Independent (horizontal axis) and dependent (vertical axis). (i.e. ODS cont ed hours vs number of
abstracts completed)
-positive correlation looks like a slash (low left, high right), negative looks like a backward slash, and no
correlation is a jumble of dots
cause and effect diagram (fishbone diagram) - ANSWER idea-driven tool - a diagram that relates a key
performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - ANSWER idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over time (i.e. central
registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - ANSWER idea-driven tool - diagram of multi-step processes used to identify redundancies
or delays; depicts a starting and ending point and the steps between the two
The 3 Most Common Methods for Quality Improvement - ANSWER PDSA/PDCA, DMAIC, Lean
Plan, Do, Study (Check), Act- rapid-cycle processes, performed repetitively in a short period of time
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control- for larger projects in need of careful, thorough planning
Lean-reducing/eliminating waste (7 areas)
, ODS Exam 2025 /102 actual answers.
Quality Assurance (QA) - ANSWER measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) - ANSWER examines the causes/processes behind the inaccuracies and the
changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - ANSWER -Receive funding from and report data to either CDC NPCR, NCI SEER
or both
-A registry is never required to enter into a data use agreement to share de-identified data, but the
registry may require the recipient to enter one to access files with disclosure risk
Cancer Committee Required Non-Physician Members - ANSWER -CA program administrator (admin &
budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - ANSWER Cancer Committee Chair
CoC liaison physician & at least one physician representing each of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic radiology
surgery
oncology
rad onc (if on staff)
Role of ODS in Cancer Committee - ANSWER Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - ANSWER data collection began 1973;
geographic areas are selected for inclusion in the SEER program based on their ability to operate &
maintain high quality population based cancer reporting system
