Question 41

The percentage of patients with congestive heart failure who are receiving an ACE inhibitor is an example of retrospective measure. The use of ACE inhibitors in the population is indicated for all patients with an ejection fraction of less than 40 percent. The ejection fraction is not part of the typical administrative database.
Sometimes the information is contained:
  • Question 42

    In earlier formulations, responsiveness to patients' preferences was just one of the factors seen as determining the
    quality of patient clinician interpersonal relationship. But, now it is translated into many factors. Which of the
    following is out of such factors?
  • Question 43

    When continuing unique events, one uses a p-chart. The number plotted on a chart would be either a proportion or a
    percentage. When counting total events (e.g., the number of falls per patient day each month), one plots a ratio on a
    u-chart. Examples of attributes data plotted as percentage on p-charts include figures such as:
  • Question 44

    The primary purpose of a management information system is to:
  • Question 45

    Which of the following types of budgets itemizes the major equipment to be purchased in the next year?