Exam Qs

Question 1

Define missing data

Answer 1

Data is not available at all.
E.g you give out 120 questionnaires and you get 110 questionnaires back.

Question 2

Define Incomplete data

Answer 2

This is data with missing elements of information.
E.g a patient form that is not fully filled.With missing information such as no age or sex.
When data is missing it makes it incomplete.

Question 3

Where are patient files kept?

Answer 3

Facility registry

Question 4

What is contained in a patient file?

Answer 4

Tally sheets,client record forms,lab test forms, prescription slips

Question 5

Client or patient registers are often kept at…..

Answer 5

Triage registries

Question 6

HIV related data is entered onto….

Answer 6

Smartcare

Question 7

What are the conditions for efficient and correct data collection

Answer 7

•what do you want to achieve
•data collection methods
•plan data collection procedures
•materials and trainings
•collect the data
•reviews and feedback

Question 8

List the major steps in data summary

Answer 8

•Cleaning data (follow up)
•Summarize data with descriptive methods
•Creating figures
•Optional -provide additional info regarding certainty