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Question 1

“Likelihood of desired health outcomes” corresponds to clinicians’ view that, with respect to

outcomes, there are only probabilities, not certainties, owing to factors-such as patients’ genetically

determined physiological reliance-that influence:

A : The primary concerns of patients

B : Outcomes of care and yet are beyond clinicians’ control

C : Outcomes of care and now are within clinicians’ control

D : High cost interventions

Answer: B

Question 2

Which part of a job description should be used in a criteria-based performance evaluation?

A : Salary grade

B : Duties and responsibilities

C : Working conditions

D : Qualifications

Answer: B

Question 3

Studies comparing self-reports with proxy reports do not consistently support the hypothesis that self-reports are more accurate than proxy reports. However, conclusions drawn from studies in which responses were verified using hospital and physician records show that, on average:

A : Self-reports tend to be more accurate than proxy reports

B : Health events are underreported in both populations

C : Proxy reports tend to be more accurate than self-reports

D : Health events are reported in both populations

Answer: A,B

Question 4

Universities often evaluate applicants for admission on the basis of, among other things, the

applicants’ scores on standardized tests. The scores are thus one of the criteria by which program

judge the Quality of their applicants. However, although two programs may use the same criterion –

scores on a specific standardized examination-to evaluate applicants, the programs may differ

markedly on standards: One program may consider applicants acceptable if they have scores above

the 50th percentile, whereas the score above the 90th percentile may be the standard of

acceptability for the other program. This example clearly defines the difference between:

A :

Sources and structure

B : Criteria and standards

C : Processes and outcomes

D : Efficacy and equity

Answer: B

Question 5

The data collection phase of the journey consists of two parts: (1) Planning for data collection and (2)

The actual data gathering. A well designed data collection strategy should address different analytical

questions. Which of the following is/are the part of planning section for data collection?

A : Will the data add value to your quality improvement efforts?

B : How often and for how long will you collect the data?

C : Will collecting these data have negative effects on patients or employees?

D : Do you have target and goals for the measures?

Answer: A,B

Name:	Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Exam Code:	CPHQ
Certification:	Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Vendor:	NAHQ
Total Questions:	201
Last Updated:	Apr 24, 2024

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