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Quality improvement methodology using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles involves:

A One-time changes
B Iterative testing of small changes, measuring results, and refining interventions based on data
C Only studying problems
D Management-only decisions

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

PDSA: Plan (identify change), Do (implement small test), Study (analyze results), Act (adopt/adapt/abandon). Iterative cycles allow rapid improvement with minimal risk. Core quality improvement method.

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