NU 513 Study Guide Quiz 4 Ans All
Correct Answers.
Explain time series - Answer QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL- series of data points indexed/listed/graphed in
time order. A sequence taken at successive equally spaced points in time (Ocean tides, stock market).
What is experimental mortality? - Answer TYPE OF INTERNAL VALIDITY.
-Some subjects may drop out before the experiment is completed. -Differential loss of subjects from
comparison groups. Only partial data is available (smokers likely to drop out of stop-smoking studies).
what is internal validity? - Answer The extent to which a study establishes a trustworthy cause-and-
effect relationship between a treatment and an outcome. How confident we can be with the study
findings. Is there a true relationship between cause and effect, or is it due to another variable?
What are components of change? - Answer 1. Assessing the culture
2. identify the problem and need for innovations
3. assess staff motivation4. determine alternatives
5. review resources
6. determine appropriate roles
7. recognizes the phase of the change process
8. implements techniques for planned change.
What is quality improvement? - Answer -Framework to systematically improve the way care is
delivered to patients. Analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance.-A process of
continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require
improvement
Risk management roles include: - Answer -Involves the development and implementation of strategies
to prevent patient injury, minimize financial loss, and preserve agency assets.-Focuses on liability
control.1. To provide patient/staff/visitor safety and prevent injury.2. Avoid liability exposure by
evaluating new and existing services.3. Maintain an incident reporting system to identify trends and
patterns of practice.4. Maintain a quality improvement program to identify areas of risk in specific
clinical applications.
Correct Answers.
Explain time series - Answer QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL- series of data points indexed/listed/graphed in
time order. A sequence taken at successive equally spaced points in time (Ocean tides, stock market).
What is experimental mortality? - Answer TYPE OF INTERNAL VALIDITY.
-Some subjects may drop out before the experiment is completed. -Differential loss of subjects from
comparison groups. Only partial data is available (smokers likely to drop out of stop-smoking studies).
what is internal validity? - Answer The extent to which a study establishes a trustworthy cause-and-
effect relationship between a treatment and an outcome. How confident we can be with the study
findings. Is there a true relationship between cause and effect, or is it due to another variable?
What are components of change? - Answer 1. Assessing the culture
2. identify the problem and need for innovations
3. assess staff motivation4. determine alternatives
5. review resources
6. determine appropriate roles
7. recognizes the phase of the change process
8. implements techniques for planned change.
What is quality improvement? - Answer -Framework to systematically improve the way care is
delivered to patients. Analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance.-A process of
continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require
improvement
Risk management roles include: - Answer -Involves the development and implementation of strategies
to prevent patient injury, minimize financial loss, and preserve agency assets.-Focuses on liability
control.1. To provide patient/staff/visitor safety and prevent injury.2. Avoid liability exposure by
evaluating new and existing services.3. Maintain an incident reporting system to identify trends and
patterns of practice.4. Maintain a quality improvement program to identify areas of risk in specific
clinical applications.
