A nurse is reviewing the technique used to identify the factors involved in an error.Which statement indicates the nurse has an adequate understanding?

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When an error is analyzed,the primary causes need to be determined so that a workable and effective solution can be developed.A root cause analysis is such a process designed to investigate and categorize the root cause of the event.The Six Sigma DMAIC process (define,measure,analyze,improve,control)is used primarily for improving existing processes that do not meet institutional goals or national norms.Rapid cycle tests are components of continuous quality improvement.A failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)is a procedure in product development and operations management for analysis of potential failure modes within a system for classification by the severity and likelihood of the failures.

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Technique Used to Identify the Factors