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statistics - ANSWERSthe art of collecting, analyzing, presenting, and interpreting data. data - ANSWERSthe facts and figures collected, analyzed, and summarized for presentation and interpretation. data set - ANSWERSall the data collected in a particular study. elements - ANSWERSthe entities on which data are collected. variable - ANSWERSa characteristic of interest for the elements. observation - ANSWERSthe set of measurements obtained for a particular event. nominal scale - A...

Sample -ANSWER Selected group to represent population Statistic -ANSWER A value, usually numerical, that describes a sample Population -ANSWER The set of all the individuals of interest in a particular study Parameter -ANSWER A value, usually numerical, that describes a population Descriptive Statistics -ANSWER Statistical procedures used to summarize, organize, and simplify data Inferential Statistics -ANSWER Techniques that allow us to study sample and then make generalizations ...

How do we define statistics? - ANSWERThe practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purposes of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample. Why do we use statistics? - ANSWERUse of raw data to explain observation, use statistical analyses to derive predictions and trends from large data sets. What are some basic goals of scientific research? - ANSWERDescription, prediction, and explanation. Descripti...

(Range, interquartile range, variance and standard deviation, Z-scores/Outliners) -ANSWER variation (Skewness & Kurtosis) -ANSWER shape Mean Median Mode Midrange Quartiles -ANSWER central tendency The average of the smallest and largest observations in a set of data -ANSWER midrange (Xsmallest+Xlargest)/2 -ANSWER midrange Obtain measures that divide a distribution or data set into quarters -ANSWER quartiles (N+1)/4 -ANSWER Q1 2(n+1)/4 -ANSWER Q2 3(n+1)/4 -ANSWER Q3

Statistics - ANSWERis the science of collecting, organizing, summarizing, and analyzing information Data describes... - ANSWERdescribes characteristics of an individual Data - ANSWERis a fact or proposition to draw a conclusion/ make a decison Descriptive statistics - ANSWERdescribes data through numerical summaries, tables and graphs A statistic is a ... - ANSWERnumerical summary based on a sample Inferential statistic - ANSWERuse methods that take results from a sample, extends ...

The general process of gathering, organizing, summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to assist in making effective decisions is called: a. statistics b. descriptive statistics c. inferential statistics d. levels of measurement -ANSWER a A sample is: a. at least 15 observations b. a group of people c. part of a population d. a set of frequencies -ANSWER c The main purpose of inferential statistics is to: a. summarize data in a useful and informative manner b. estimate pop...

TJC Phone PSV - ANSWERWhat accreditation can use phone for PSV for all information including: licensure, education, training, experience, competence, and peer references LIP - ANSWERany individual permitted by law and by the hospital to provide patient care services w/o direction or supervision, LIP - ANSWERany individual permitted by law and by the hospital to provide patient care services w/o direction or supervision, TJC - DNV - HFAP - ANSWERAccreditation bodies for hospitals TJC ...

NCQA - ANSWERNational Committee for Quality Assurance Which of the 7 accreditation bodies require appointment time frames no greater than 3 years AND base their cycle to the MONTH and NOT the day. - ANSWERNCQA & URAC (National Committee of Quality Assurance AND Utilization Review Accreditation Commission ) Which of the 7 accreditation bodies makes the RECOMMENDATION appointment timeframe be at LEAST 24 months, in the absence of a State law. - ANSWERCMS, HFAP, DNV, and AAAHC TJC - ANSWER...

ABN - ANSWERAdvanced Beneficiary Notification form explains to pt. why Medicare may deny service/procedure. Reasonable estimate $100.00 or 25% whichever is greater AMA - ANSWERAmerican Medical Association APC - ANSWERAmbulatory Payment Classification ARRA - ANSWERAmerican Recovery and Reimbursement Act of 2009 ASC - ANSWERAmbulatory Surgery Center CF - ANSWERConversion Factor set by CMS $35.9335 CMS - ANSWERCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services CPC* - ANSWERCertified Pr...

Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist - ANSWERThe Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) is typically employed or contracted by a healthcare organization including, but not limited to, hospitals (health systems), health plans, ambulatory care settings, group practices, and credentialing verification organizations. Initial Appointment / Clinical privileges/ practioners covered according to the TJC - ANSWERAll licensed Independent practitioners must be credentialed and privile...

What two accreditors state: a hospital may not rely solely on board certification when considering practitioner for medical staff membership? - ANSWERHFAP, CMS According to JC & HFAP name four approved sources PSV for Medical Education - ANSWERMedical School, AMA, ECFMG, AOA According to NCQA practitioners must be notified of credentialing decision within how many days? - ANSWER60 Days The DHHS mails a copy of the NPDB report to the named provider. If the provider wishes to dispute the ...

TJC - ANSWERdoes not use the term "work hx", it does require evidence of current competence and organizations must obtain info re: licensure, education, training and experience. NCQA - ANSWERthe applicant must provide a minimum of a 5 yr relevant work hx statement on either the application or CV, which allows identification of gaps in work hx. NCQA - ANSWER6 mos should be reviewed and clarified (verbally or in writing). One yr gap must be clarified in writing. HFAP - ANSWEROrganizatio...

What elements should a peer recommendation include according to TJC? - ANSWERPatient Care, medical clinical knowledge, practice based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, system-based practice Peer recommendations according to NCQA - ANSWERThere is no specific requirement for peer recommendations. The organization must designate a Credentialing Committee that uses a peer-review process to make recommendations regarding credentialing decisions. Peer recommendations according to...

RFI - ANSWERRequirement for Improvement?" OPPE - ANSWER1. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE)- FPPE - ANSWER2. Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE-Focused Review) MEC - ANSWERMedical Executive Committee FMEA - ANSWERFailure Mode and Effects Analysis MOS - ANSWERMeasures of Success NCQA - ANSWERNational Committee for Quality Assurance ICE - ANSWERIndustry Collaboration Effort HEDIS - ANSWERHealth Plan Employer Data and Information NCQA *DCT* - A...

A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement indicates to the instructor that learning has occurred? 1. "These clients recognize their fear as excessive and frequently seek treatment." 2. "These clients have a panic level of fear that is overwhelming and unreasonable." 3. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)." 4. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and diaphoresis." - ANSWER2....

Evidence Based Practice - ANSWERa set of recommended clinical actions for a clinical problem or population that are based to some degree on research evidence. Clinical practice guideline - ANSWERa generic set of recommendations regarding the management of a clinical condition, problem, or situation. Ideally, the guideline is produced by a panel of experts and is based on rigorous analysis of research evidence Appraise - ANSWERMake objective, systematic judgements regarding the credibility,...

You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSubmitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is: - ANSWERDoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The dates of the training exerci...

Including information from already classified source material into a new product is called: - ANSWERDerivative classification Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. - ANSWERFalse Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products? - ANSWERDerivative classifiers When derivatively classifying a document one must carefully analyze the material they classify. - ANSWERTrue All of the following ...

Which of the following are administrative sanctions - ANSWERa. Suspension without pay c. Revocation of security clearance The properly marked source document states: (C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders. The new document states: (C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? - ANSWERContained in All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWERMake...

AAAHC - ANSWERAccredition Association for Ambulatory Health Care AAAASF - ANSWERAmerican association for accreditation of ambulatory surgery facilities ABFM - ANSWERAmerican board of family medicine ABIM - ANSWERAmerican board of internal medicine ABMS - ANSWERAmerican board of medical specialist ABPS - ANSWERAmerican board of podiatric surgery ABPS - ANSWERAmerican board of pediatric surgery ACC-AHA - ANSWERAmerican college of cardiology -American heart association ACGME...