Lean Six Sigma Methodology Basics and Quality Improvement in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Flashcards
The methodology for a Lean Six Sigma QI team will include consideration of
all of the following factors EXCEPT:
a. Define
b. Measure
c. Analyze
d. Improve
e. Communicate
e. Communicate
It is reported that the greatest percentage of laboratory errors occur during the
phase.
a. Preanalytical
b. Analytical
c. Postanalytical
d. Proficiency
e. Phlebotomy
a. Preanalytical
Calculate the Sigma value for sodium given that the total allowable error is
8%, the bias is 0.9%, and the CV is 2%.
a. 3.6
b. 2.7
c. 7.1
d. 4.5
e. 6.7
a. 3.6
Process Sigma is usually represented by:
a. SIPOC
b. DPMO
c. DMAIC
d. OPSpec
e. CLIA
b. DPMO ?
Which team member is the coach in a Lean Six Sigma project?
a. Yellow Belts
b. Green Belts
c. Black Belts
d. Blue Belts
e. Sponsors or Champions
c. Black Belts
Lean addresses which of the following?
a. Variation
b. Eliminating waste
c. Data-driven errors
d. 7 to 9 month project
e. DMAIC Phases
b. Eliminating waste
Which one of these is a best fit for a Kaizen project (Lean)?
a. Design of a new laboratory
b. Improving the flow of a laboratory
c. Improving the turnaround times for the laboratory
d. Reducing laboratory billing errors
e. Both b and c
e. Both b and c
Which one of these is best for a Six Sigma project?
a. Design of a new lab
b. Reducing defects of the billing process
c. Reducing defects of blood wastage
d. Both b and c
e. Selecting QC rules for a lab test
d. Both b and c
What is not a major component of the IQCP?
a. Quality Assurance
b. Risk Assessment
c. SDS
d. Quality Control Plan
c. SDS
An IQCP replaces what quality control program?
a. CMS
b. CAP
c. Six Sigma
d. EOC
a. CMS
What are key components of Risk Assessment in IQCP
a. Testing personnel
b. Environment
c. Reagents
d. Test system
e. Specimens
f. All of the above
f. All of the above
