CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 Questions with Correct Answers A+ Rated

How many registrars per the ACS? Correct Answer 1 registrar per 500-750 patients per year ACS Guidelines America College of Surgeons Correct Answer "Trauma Patient" Definition: Resources for optimal care of the injured patient (also called "blue book" or "green book"), Any patient that meets that definition should be entered into the Trauma Registry PIPS-Process Improvement & Patient Safety (performance) Correct Answer ACS: Originated the NTDB, National Data repository of information related to trauma patients,created in 1913 by the American College of Surgeons. NTDB (National Trauma Data Bank): Published a definition of a "trauma patient," this definition should be used to guide us on which patients are to be included in the database Registry Currency Correct Answer 80% of records are abstracted and closed within 60 days of discharge. A Trauma Program is used to do what? Correct Answer Develop and monitor injury prevention Bar Graphs Correct Answer A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Local/State Requirements Correct Answer A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Department Report Logs Correct Answer Registry Change Logs-Each trauma department should maintain a registry log (note:NTDB annual change log is included with the dictionary updates) Registry Log Contains- Listings of each change or update to registry software, includes specific changes, upgrades, or user defined fields, additions, deletions, lists dates of each event, and review log annually. Running Reports Correct Answer Basic details needed: What information is needed to identify correct data fields? Time frame of interest Any related filters? What format for display group grouping (year, month, ISS range, age, etc.)? Presentation Types Correct Answer Format:The way the viewer wishes to view the results of data compiled. Identifies how the data is to be displayed, such as paper, website, dashboard,powerpoint, etc.