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CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 (Registry Information) – Questions & Accurate Answers
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CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 (Registry Information) –Questions & Accurate Answers
How many registrars per the ACS? Right Ans - 1 registrar per 500-750
patients per year
ACS Guidelines America College of Surgeons Right Ans - "Trauma Patient"
Definition: Resources for optimal care of the injured patient (also called "blue
book" or "green book"), Any patient that meets that definition should be
entered into the Trauma Registry
PIPS-Process Improvement & Patient Safety (performance) Right Ans -
ACS: Originated the NTDB, National Data repository of information related to
trauma patients,created in 1913 by the American College of Surgeons.
NTDB (National Trauma Data Bank): Published a definition of a "trauma
patient," this definition should be used to guide us on which patients are to be
included in the database
Registry Currency Right Ans - 80% of records are abstracted and closed
within 60 days of discharge.
A Trauma Program is used to do what? Right Ans - Develop and monitor
injury prevention
Bar Graphs Right Ans - A graphic means of quantitative comparison by
rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things
being compared.
Local/State Requirements Right Ans - A graphic means of quantitative
comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the
data or things being compared.
Department Report Logs Right Ans - Registry Change Logs-Each trauma
department should maintain a registry log (note:NTDB annual change log is
included with the dictionary updates)
Registry Log Contains- Listings of each change or update to registry software,
includes specific changes, upgrades, or user defined fields, additions,
deletions, lists dates of each event, and review log annually.
, Running Reports Right Ans - Basic details needed:
What information is needed to identify correct data fields?
Time frame of interest
Any related filters?
What format for display group grouping (year, month, ISS range, age, etc.)?
Presentation Types Right Ans - Format:The way the viewer wishes to view
the results of data compiled. Identifies how the data is to be displayed, such as
paper, website, dashboard,powerpoint, etc.
Tables:Show the actual data elements arranged in rows and columns.
Graphics:A picture showing the result of data calculations. Work better than
tables for faster interpretation of changes, trends, and outliers. (ex:graphs &
charts)
Who cares about the data we input?
a.Community Leaders
b.External Partners
c.Researchers
d.All if the above Right Ans - d.All of the above
Interpretation(Volume/Trends) Right Ans - Volume: Data Totals (Total
patients) can be visualized by a bar chart, showing different heights for
comparative periods of time.
Trends: Series of consecutive info/data that is moving upward or downward
as time progresses. Easily visualize a trend over time.
Filters Right Ans - Tools that can be used to gather data into defined
groups, or a single item.
Easily define, view, or calculate subgroups within a larger population. (ex.
burns, deaths, ages, ISS ranges,etc.)
Joint Commission Right Ans - National organization that provides
standards so that hospitals may obtain accreditation for licensing and can
receive payment from Medicaid and Medicare. Merged hospital
standardization program with similar programs. (The Joint Commission of
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
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