1. What is the primary purpose of an accreditation audit in a healthcare facility? - A) To assess the financial status of the institution - B) To ensure compliance with legal requirements - C) To evaluate the quality of care provided to patients - D) To facilitate the marketing strategy of the healthcare facility Answer: C) To evaluate the quality of care provided to patients Rationale: Accreditation audits are primarily conducted to measure the quality of care and services provided by healthcare institutions against established standards. 2. During an accreditation audit, what is the significance of 'tracer methodology'? - A) It is used to trace the financial transactions of the institution. - B) It involves following a specific patient's experience to assess care processes. - C) It is a technique to trace the origin of medications used in the facility. - D) It refers to tr