NAHQ Exam CPHQ Topic 1 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
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Weighting of scores is frequently recommended if members of a (patients) population have unequal probabilities of being selected for the sample. If necessary, weights are assigned to the different observations to provide a representation picture of the total population. Weighting should be considered when

AAn equal distribution of patients exists by discharge service, nursing unit, or clinic

BAn unequal distribution of patients exists by discharge service, nursing unit, or clinic

CAn unequal distribution of patients exists by laboratories

DAn equal distribution of patients exists by ICUs

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by Shenika at Feb 13, 2024, 03:51 AM

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Latrice

10 months ago

Yeah, I think weighting is only needed when there's an imbalance in the distribution of patients.

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Matthew

10 months ago

I don't think so. If the distribution is equal, then weighting may not be necessary.

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Gladis

10 months ago

But what about if there's an equal distribution of patients by ICUs? Should weighting still be considered?

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Latrice

11 months ago

I agree with Matthew. It makes sense to assign weights to different observations in that case.

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Matthew

11 months ago

I think weighting should be considered when there's an unequal distribution of patients by discharge service, nursing unit, or clinic.

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Estrella

11 months ago

I believe weighting would not be necessary in that case since the distribution is already equal.

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Michel

11 months ago

But what if there is an equal distribution of patients by ICUs? Would weighting still be necessary?

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Xuan

11 months ago

I agree with you, Estrella. It helps to provide a more representative picture of the total population.

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Estrella

11 months ago

I think weighting should be considered when there is an unequal distribution of patients.

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