NAHQ Exam CPHQ Topic 1 Question 49 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHQ's Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality exam

Question #: 49
Topic #: 1

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Weighting of scores is frequently recommended if members of a (patients) population have unequal probabilities of being selected for the sample. If necessary, weights are assigned to the different observations to provide a representation picture of the total population. Weighting should be considered when

AAn equal distribution of patients exists by discharge service, nursing unit, or clinic

BAn unequal distribution of patients exists by discharge service, nursing unit, or clinic

CAn unequal distribution of patients exists by laboratories

DAn equal distribution of patients exists by ICUs

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Suggested Answer: B

by Shenika at Feb 13, 2024, 03:51 AM

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Xuan

5 days ago

I agree with you, Estrella. It helps to provide a more representative picture of the total population.

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Estrella

11 days ago

I think weighting should be considered when there is an unequal distribution of patients.

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