Quality Is Defined by the American Society for Quality Control

question 11

Multiple Choice

Quality is defined by the American Society for Quality Control as

• A) the characteristics of a product or service that affect its ability to satisfy the needs of customers.
• B) a series of activities designed to create excellence in a product or service.
• C) a special rank designated for manufactured products that have less than one defect per hundred.
• D) any output that meets the specific standards of a society.

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Definitions:

Patient Safety

The prevention of harm to patients during the course of healthcare delivery.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual desire.

Vital Sign

A measurable indicator of the body's essential functions, typically including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.

Chronic Lung Disease

A category of diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system over a long period, leading to decreased lung function.