CPHQ Exam Demo Questions Answers

Question No: 2

Which of the following conditions should a quality assessment program NOT examine?


A.  A condition that is thought to be treatable
B.  A condition for which the treatment is susceptible to significant influence by health care providers
C.  A condition that has cost-effective treatments
D.  A rare condition that has a small effect on mortality or morbidity


Answers: D
Explanation:
A quality assessment program should not include rare conditions that have a small effect on mortality or morbidity. Such conditions have a limited bearing on the overall success of care. There is a general agreement as to which conditions are appropriate for inclusion in a quality assessment program. A condition should meet five criteria. First, it should either be common or have a significant effect on morbidity or mortality. Second, there should be scientific evidence that there are treatments effective at preventing or mitigating the effects of the condition. Third, it should be established that improvement in the quality of treatment for the condition will improve overall health. Fourth, the condition should have cost-effective interventions. Finally, the interventions for the condition should be susceptible to significant influence by health care providers.