Lean Production

question 2

Multiple Choice

Lean Production:

• A) involves use of simulated patient specimens made from a common pool to determine the "quality" of a laboratory's performance using standard deviation calculations.
• B) is a quality performance goal that requires a specific number of standard deviations of process variation to fit within the tolerance limits for the process.
• C) is a quality process that focuses on creating more value by eliminating activities that are considered wasteful.
• D) is a set of international standards for quality management produced by the International Organization for Standardization.

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Definitions:

Diuretic Use

The administration of substances that promote the increased production of urine, often used to manage fluid balance and blood pressure.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluids in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often associated with conditions affecting the heart, kidney, or liver.

Nutritional Intake

The consumption of food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health.

Anorexia

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an obsession with food, weight loss, and controlling eating habits.