Random Sampling Is Considered

question 65

Multiple Choice

Random sampling is considered

• A)desirable,but not necessary,for an accurate poll of public opinion.
• B)an unsophisticated way of measuring public opinion,but one that sometimes yields accurate results.
• C)highly unreliable,but the cheapest way to measure public opinion.
• D)the key to the accuracy of opinion polls.
• E)a dangerous way to measure public opinion.

Recognize the impact of a culture of blame on healthcare quality and safety.

Identify the fundamental principles of quality improvement in healthcare.

Differentiate between traditional quality assurance models and modern needs for quality in healthcare.

Know the roles and effectiveness of process teams in quality improvement.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The ideal level of bodily functions.

Walter Cannon

A physiologist known for his work on the "fight or flight" response and for coining the term homeostasis.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Selye’s stage theory of how we respond to all stressors in a similar way.

Physiological Damage

Harm or injury to the body's structures or functions resulting from disease, trauma, or other factors.