The IHI Fellowship Program Exam
Question 1. Which of the following is one of the three fundamental questions in the Model for
Improvement?
A) What resources are available?
B) What are we trying to accomplish?
C) Who is responsible for failure?
D) How many errors occurred last year?
Answer: B
Explanation: The Model for Improvement starts with three questions, the first being "What are we
trying to accomplish?" which focuses on setting a clear aim.
Question 2. What is the purpose of a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle in quality improvement?
A) To implement large-scale change immediately
B) To test small changes and accelerate learning
C) To assign blame for errors
D) To analyze annual budgets
Answer: B
Explanation: The PDSA cycle is used for testing small changes in processes to determine if they lead to
improvements before wider implementation.
Question 3. A well-written aim statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) A measurable goal
B) A specific timeframe
C) A targeted population
D) A detailed financial plan
Answer: D
Explanation: Aim statements focus on what, by when, and for whom, not on financial planning.
Question 4. Which type of measure reflects the impact of care on a patient's health status?
A) Process measure
B) Outcome measure
C) Balancing measure
D) Structural measure
Answer: B
Explanation: Outcome measures assess the result of healthcare on the patient, such as reduced
infection rates.
Question 5. What is a run chart primarily used for in quality improvement?
A) Showing relationships between two variables
B) Tracking data over time to identify trends
C) Allocating resources
D) Assigning staff roles
Answer: B
Explanation: Run charts display data points over time, helping teams identify trends and effects of
changes.
Question 6. A control chart is different from a run chart because it:
A) Is not used in healthcare
