Quality Assurance in Continuous Improvement

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What is the main focus of continuous improvement in quality assurance?

  • Minimizing the cost of quality control materials
  • Achieving the best possible product or services (correct)
  • Increasing the number of clinical samples analyzed daily
  • Ensuring the laboratory has enough reagents

Which term is used to describe a solution of known concentration that may or may not have the same matrix as the sample?

  • Analyte
  • Standards (correct)
  • EQC
  • IQC

What does IQC stand for in the context of quality control?

  • In-depth Quality Checking
  • Internal Quality Control (correct)
  • Intelligent Quality Control
  • Innovative Quality Control

Why is it essential for a solution of known concentration to have the same matrix as the sample?

<p>To ensure accurate monitoring of the status of analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should External Quality Control (EQC) be performed according to the text?

<p>Once a month (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of reagents in laboratory analyses according to the text?

<p>Identifying, quantifying, or modifying substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Quality Assurance (QA)?

<p>Prevent defects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Quality Control (QC)?

<p>Identify and fix defects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is Quality Control generally performed?

<p>After Quality Assurance activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Levey-Jennings Chart help evaluate in Quality Control?

<p>Method performance and trend detection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase does Quality Assurance fall under - validation or verification?

<p>Validation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity focuses on meeting customer requirements through defining standards and methodologies?

<p>Quality Assurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does quality management system (QMS) refer to?

<p>Ensuring laboratory results meet requirements for healthcare services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quality system essential focuses on leadership and management in the lab?

<p>Organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does traceability in quality refer to?

<p>Linking measurements to ensure validity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of quality control focuses on adherence to established standards and protocols?

<p>Compliance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nonconforming event management in a lab?

<p>To manage events that deviate from established standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which essential quality system element deals with information management related to patient and sample identification?

<p>Information management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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