When Using the DMAIC Acronym of the Six Sigma Quality

question 8

Multiple Choice

When using the DMAIC acronym of the Six Sigma quality process improvement model, the nurse understands that the D (define) refers to

• A)the cost of getting a new MRI machine.
• B)the patients and their families.
• C)the number of dollars in donations.
• D)the number of dollars spent on charity.

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Definitions:

Cycle of Violence

A repetitive pattern of behavior in an abusive relationship, characterized by phases of tension building, violent episodes, and reconciliation.

Battering Relationships

Relationships characterized by physical or emotional abuse, where one partner exerts violent power or control over the other.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders.

Mental Illnesses

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.