HLTH 3100 Final
One of the ways that healthcare organizations can utilize informatics for patient education is via: A. brochures B. group education classes C. videotapes D. kiosks
D. kiosks
T/F Healthcare does not generate big data.
F
T/F Tacit knowledge is easy to convey, transmit, or share
F
Interoperability is the ability to share information across organizations. (T/F)
T
Public health informatics (PHI) represents "a systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health (PH) practice, research, and learning". T/F
T
T or F: Healthcare professionals must be involved in "meaningful" data collection and reporting.
T
T/F Healthcare professionals have an ethical duty to ensure patient safety.
T
T/F Organizational leaders must drive the culture change by making a visible commitment to safety
T
T/F Unstructured big data resides in text files, which represent more than 75% of an organization's data
T
Define cognitive science. *******
3 sentences
Define connectionism. ******
3 sentences
T/F: Plug and play" refers to peripheral computer and-ons, such as an iPod or game console, which can be plugged into a serial or other port and instantly used?
T
T/F: SDRAM is much faster than conventional nonsynchronous memory.
T
T/F: Social media is an acceptable form of communication but has the potential for ethical and legal complications.
T
T/F: The Foundation of Knowledge model concepts are knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing, knowledge generation, and knowledge dissemination
T
T/F: The HITECH Act was enacted in 2009 to help stimulate both health care and financial recovery in the United States.
T
T/F: The Information Age is an age when data, information, and knowledge are both accessible and can be manipulated by more people than ever before in history.
T
T/F: The central processing unit CPU is the computer component that actually executes, calculates, and processes the binary computer code (which consists of various configurations of 0s and 1s), instigated by the operating system and other applications on the computer?
T
T/F: The essence of knowledge has been difficult to define, based on varying viewpoints and beliefs.
T
T/F: Wang (2003) described cognitive informatics (CI) as an emerging transdisciplinary field of study that attempts to bridge the gap of understanding how information is processed in the mind and in the computer.
T
T/F: blockchain technology has the potential to hurt intermediaries
T
T/F: data can be a random string of letters
T
The RAD approach uses informal communication, repurposes components, and typically follows a fast-paced schedule. (T/F)
T
Some of the disciplines involved in cognitive science include: a. psychology and philosophy b. neuroscience nad linguistics c. biology and physics d. all of these are correct e. all of these except biology and physics
d
Skills related to health information literacy include: a. differentiating between scholarly and popular journals. b. locating and retrieving information from credible sources c. recognizing a need for information. d. All of these are correct. e. differentiating between scholarly and popular journals and locating and retrieving information from credible sources.
d
A neural network that models the entire nervous system would have all but which of the following? a. Input units b. Output units c. Hidden units d. Correlating units
d
Clinical decision support systems help users to: a. consider consequences of alternative actions b. provide stages of information. c. make decisions in unfamiliar circumstances d. All of these are correct.
d
Developing a national HIT infrastructure is an enormous and extremely complex undertaking that requires: a. Financial assets- b. Technological assets- c. Human resources- d. All of these are correct.
d
Health informatics competencies related to using an EHR include all of the following except: a. identify and adhere to discipline-specific classification health-related terminologies for coding of procedures. b. use remote access tools for documentation in the EHR, such as workstation on wheels (WOW), tablets, smartphones, smart-room technology, and telehealth tools. c. use the EHR to exchange information with other providers, coordinate care, avoid duplication af services, promote safe practice, and increase patient satisfaction. d. follow security and privacy policies and procedures for the use of networks Including Intranet and internet
d
Context of care evidence may be gathered from: a) audit and performance data. b) the culture of the organization. c) local or national policy. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Early detection of possible outbreaks can be achieved by gathering data on a) absences from work or school. b) purchases of healthcare products, including specific types of over-the-counter medications c) laboratory test orders d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Electronic prompts in a technology-based medication administration system warn against the possibility of drug interaction, allergy, or medication overdose when a) the physician enters the order in the CPOE system. b) the pharmacist verifies and dispenses the medication. c) the medication is about to be administered. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Health information and data in the EHR consists of: a) demographics b) medical diagnoses. c) medication lists and allergies. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Healthcare professionals ethically apply knowledge acquired through a) education b) research. c) practices. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
________ is the awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision
knowledge
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit a healthcare provider to share patient information for treatment purpose by fax,email or phone?- Yes- No
yes
Presenting a research project at a national conference is an example of: a. disseminating knowledge. b. acquiring knowledge. c. generating knowledge. d. sharing wisdom. e. None of these is correct.
a
in ethics theory, nonmaleficience means: a. the obligation not to inflict harm intentionally b. poor productivity or inefficiency c. embracing cultural diversity d. none of these
a
professional obligations of nonmaleficience include: a. not inflicitng harm or not imposing risks of harm b. clear communication c. respect for cultural differences d. none of these
a
Advantages of EHR use include: a) support for home telemonitoring. b) improved communications. c) improved medication administration.safety d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
The two primary input devices on a computer are?
keyboard and mouse
The acuity system calculates the care requirements for individual patients based on: A. severity of illness. B. specialized equipment and technology needed. C. intensity of interventions. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
T/F most workflow redesign efforts focus on large changes, resulting in wide-spread change that accompanies transformational activities
F
T/F: An oncology practice requires all patients to sign in when they arrive at their office. Is this a violation of HIPAA?
F
T/F: Information is valuable when it is accessible, accurate, timely, complete, cost effective, flexible, reliable, relevant, simple, verifiable and secure
T
T/F: Knowledge can be disseminated by recording observations and conclusions in the EHR.
T
T/F: Knowledge may be described as a process that is continuous
T
T/F: Neural networks are interconnected simple processing devices or simplified models of the brain and nervous system that consist of a considerable number of elements or units (analogs of neurons) linked in a pattern of connections (analogs of synapses).
T
T/F: Nursing informatics, as suggested by Graves and Corcoran(1989), is the integration of the sciences of nursing, computer, cognitive, and information to emphasize the nursing process of clinical decisions.
T
Define artificial intelligence. *****
3 sentences
Ethics is best described as:- A revolution in healthcare brought on by technologic change- An approach to answering questions with multiple answers- Ever-changing principles that guide decision making- Paradigmatic changes central to the healthcare system
B
A computerized provider order entry system is essential for promoting: A. Patient and family satisfaction. B. patient safety. C. care plan development. D. All of these are correct.
B. patient safety.
A major goal of the eHealth initiative is to: A. promote technology as a means of improving health information B. manage health information C. empower consumers to understand their health needs D. promote the ability to understand the economics of payment for services
C. empower consumers to understand their health needs
For knowledge to be viable, it must be:- Easily accessible- Accurately and timely- Obtained from a variety of sources- All of these are correct
D
The type of memory that is lost once the system is shut off is:- Read only memory- Cache memory- Flash memory- Random access memory
D
Variation occurs when workers: A. perform the same function in different ways B. initiate flaws in the way a process was originally designed C. lack knowledge about the process D. all of these are correct
D. all of these are correct
Assigning passwords to employees so that they can access the secure network is known as: A. integrity. B. biometrics. C. fair use. D. authentication.
D. authentication.
The functions of a scheduling system are: A. to both coordinate staff, services, equipment, and allocation of patient beds and to track resources within a facility while managing the frequency and distribution of those resources. B. to track resources within a facility while managing the frequency and distribution of those resources. C. to coordinate staff, services, equipment, and allocation of patient beds. D. to monitor patient acuity levels and equipment needed.
A. to both coordinate staff, services, equipment, and allocation of patient beds and to track resources within a facility while managing the frequency and distribution of those resources.
What field attempts to capture the complex processes of human thought and intelligence.
AI
Collecting health data in a data warehouse and mining that data for new relationships and understanding is an example of:
generating knowledge
A hardware security tool that helps protect an organization against security breaches by issuing masks to protect the identity of a corporation's employees who are accessing the World Wide Web is a: A. masking program. B. firewall. C. antivirus program. D. proxy server.
D. proxy server.
T/F: Information is composed of knowledge that was processed using data
F
Dr. John Snow can be designated as the "father" of public health informatics.T/F
T
T/F: All healthcare workers, regardless of discipline, need a basic understanding of informatics principles
T
Which of the following is an example of a professional database? a) Wiki b) CINAHL c) Google d) Skype
b) CINAHL
What are the characteristics of the RAD model? ******
3 sentences
What are the potential pitfalls of the RAD model, and how should Mike plan to avoid them? ****
3 sentences
A process of various ways of understanding and examining the moral life is called:- Ethics- Values- Mission- Autonomy
A
A type of ROM used by the computer when it's turned on is:- BIOS input/output (I/O) System- Virtual memory- Read only memory- Central processing unit
A
Applications of cognitive science to health informatics include all of the following, except:- Interoperability of systems- Usability and user centered interfaces- Decision support systems- Terminology development
A
T/F: It is essential that the process used for making ethical decisions be systematic and flexible.
A
The HIT infrastructure supports using and exchanging information in order to:- Facilitate clinical research and reduce health disparities- Fine entities that do not comply- Both facilitate clinical research and reduce health disparities, and fine entities that do not comply- None of these are correct.
A
The term that refers to the OS incorporating hardware protection for virtual memory and software protection mechanisms for OS resources is:- Security- Compatibility- Extensibility- Portability
A
_________ is the act of getting knowledge- Knowledge acquisition- Knowledge dissemination- Knowledge generation- Knowledge processing
A
Current technology is considered wearable if it is:- Larger and easier to handle- Designed by an established company- Smaller and faster- Promoted by a popular singer
C
A radiology information system equipped with a PACS provides all but which of the following? A. Hard copy film storage B. Ability to compare images from previous tests to the current one C. Faster access to results D. Sharing of radiology images
A. Hard copy film storage
T/F Big data is the process of using software to sort through data to discover patterns and ascertain or establish relationships
F
The MACRA QPP has which of the following paths that will be in effect through 2021 and beyond? A. Merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) or alternative payment models (APMs) B. Merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) or alternative payment models (APMs) or adjusted payment program (APP) C. Merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) or alternative payment models (APMs) or adjusted payment program (APP) or meaningful use (MU) D. none of these is correct
A. Merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) or alternative payment models (APMs)
Rapid Application Development (RAD) is: A. a fast way to add functionality through prototyping and user testing B. committed to spending a lot of time in the requirements-gathering phase using focus groups and workshops C. sequential and linear in its approach D. none of these is correct
A. a fast way to add functionality through prototyping and user testing
Interoperability is the ability to share information: A. across organizations B. with the government C. with the business partners of the entity D. across state and international. borders
A. across organizations
An emerging technology in healthcare education, simulation, is used to allow students to: A. actively use informatics in an authentic and realistic learning context. B. increase their team participation in learning activities C. reflect on their clinical experience with live patients D. none of these is correct
A. actively use informatics in an authentic and realistic learning context.
The term that refers to the ability of the OS to be moved from one hardware architecture to another with few changes is:- Compatibility- Extensibility- Portability- Security
C
The American Association for Justice (2016) suggested that to improve care delivery and to minimize error, the most important tools to employ are: A. electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation B. medication administration methodologies that provide point-of-care decision support and automation C. bar-coding for patient care activities to provide access to information and automation at the point of care D. computer systems that track activities to provide automation at the point of care
A. electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation
The user understands how to use the technology to accomplish a goal when you bridge the: A. gulf of execution B. gulf of understanding C. gulf of evaluation D. gulf of assessment
A. gulf of execution
What is the human-technology interface? A. hardware and software that support humans interacting with technology B. software being designed to make technology work faster C. hardware designed to facilitate its software D. educating users on the use of the system
A. hardware and software that support humans interacting with technology
What term refers to the second most commonly used input device manipulated by the user's hand to point, click, and move objects around the computer screen? A. mouse B. printer C. monitor D. keyboard
A. mouse
A cognitive walkthrough: A. observes the steps users are likely to take to use the interface to accomplish typical tasks B. detects problems early in the design process C. is the least expensive method D. all of these are correct
A. observes the steps users are likely to take to use the interface to accomplish typical tasks
organization is: A. the process of moving conditions past their current state and into more efficient and effective method of performing tasks B. maintaining the patient's health through the use of new and innovative methods at the point of care C. both the process of moving conditions past their current state and into more efficient and effective method of performing tasks and maintaining the patient's health through the use of new and innovative methods at the point of care D. all of these are correct
A. the process of moving conditions past their current state and into more efficient and effective method of performing tasks
Input into databases to track ethical situations along with the resulting decisions is referred to as:- Support information- Bioinformatics- Practice based evidence- Competent outcomes
B
The widespread use of the smartphone has prompted healthcare organizations to:- Ban their use in hospitals- Develop policies for use- Prevent employees from using them- Create enforceable state laws
B
Thinking is best understood in terms of:- Linguistics- Representational structures- Physiological processes- Biological processes
B
To analyze and provide a structure for how the mind processes data and information, cognitive science places its focus on which of the following?- Outputs- End user- Patients- Inputs
B
What best explains the benefit of having an informatics expert in a healthcare practice environment?- Facilitate project management- Provide guidance as to what works best- Provide the presence of an authority figure- Recognize poor performance readily
B
What describes the broader benefit for implementing a nationwide electronic health record?- Common language for healthcare workers- Data access easier for researchers- Improved quality and care delivery- Facilitate health educators teaching ease
B
What helps to ethically delineate healthcare practice from healthcare information obtained from the Internet?- Specific type of diseases reviewed- Direct provider patient communication- Indirect provider communication- Knowledge of violated privacy law
B
Which type of port is required to power a flash drive?- Ethernet- USB- Parallel- Serial
B
________ is to collect facts, generalize, and reason out from cause to effect, from effect to cause, from premises to conclusions, from propositions to proofs.- Instinct- Reason- Perception- Intuition- Logic
B
What is a nonvalue-added activity? A. one that ultimately brings the process closer to completion or changes the product or service for the better B. Steps in a process that are necessary for regulatory or compliance reasons but do not bring the process closer to completion or do not change the product or service for the better C. one that enhances the process and moves it closer to completion or changes the product or service for the better D. one that both enhances the process and ultimately brings it closer to completion or changes the product or service for the better
B. Steps in a process that are necessary for regulatory or compliance reasons but do not bring the process closer to completion or do not change the product or service for the better
The main difference between a data warehouse and a data mart is that: A. a data mart is larger than a data warehouse. B. a data mart is a subset of data from a data warehouse. C. a data warehouse is available for data mining while a data mart is not able to be mined. D. None of these is correct.
B. a data mart is a subset of data from a data warehouse.
What term refers to teasing out the requirements for the system after studying the business needs of the organization in detail? A. feasibility B. analysis C. design D. testing
B. analysis
Devices that recognize thumb prints, retina patterns, or facial patterns are known as: A. biologic devices. B. biometric devices. C. radiofrequency identifiers. D. All of these are correct.
B. biometric devices.
The FITT model: A. observes the steps users are likely to take to use the interface to accomplish typical tasks. B. encourages the evaluator to examine the fit between each two of the components: user and technology, task and technology, and user and task. C. is the least expensive method. D. All of these are correct.
B. encourages the evaluator to examine the fit between each two of the components: user and technology, task and technology, and user and task.
Acceptable use policies in an organization typically restrict downloads of files by employees because: A. employees may waste work time. B. of increased vulnerabilities to viruses. C. downloads interfere with backup and storage of data. D. None of these is correct.
B. of increased vulnerabilities to viruses.
Patient engagement technologies that may help case managers manage patients with chronic illnesses include text messaging, email, patient portals and: A. group education programs. B. smartphone apps. C. conference calls. D. face-to-face meetings.
B. smartphone apps.
Object-oriented systems development (OOSD) uses object-oriented modeling to represent real: A. institutional objects B. world objects C. systems objects D. user objects
B. world objects
another name for data that has meaning is: A. mean data B. data accuracy C. information D. wisdom
C. information
What do organizational BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies typically include?- the device must be issued by the organization- the device is subject to routine audits- both the device must be issued by the organization and the device is subject to routine audits- none of these are correct - outside devices are forbidden according to HIPAA
C
Which of the following web domain suffixes is more likely to contain quality health education material? A. .ca B. .net C. .org D. .com
C. .org
The central source for collecting patient demographic information and communicating it to the other types of healthcare information systems including clinical and business systems is the: A. case management information system (CMIS) B. data mart C. admission, discharge and transfer system (ADT) D. computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system
C. admission, discharge and transfer system (ADT)
Surveys of potential or actual users of a website are conducted to: A. observe the steps users are likely to take to use the interface to accomplish typical tasks B. encourage the evaluator to examine the fit between each two of the components: user and technology, task and technology, and user and task. C. assess preferences for a number of design characteristics such as display color, menu buttons, text, photo size, icon metaphor, and layout by selecting, on a computer screen, their preferences for each item from two or three options D. reveal problems with the decision rules used to tailor content to users
C. assess preferences for a number of design characteristics such as display color, menu buttons, text, photo size, icon metaphor, and layout by selecting, on a computer screen, their preferences for each item from two or three options
Behaviors leading to unintentional data breaches include: A. losing an input device B. walking away from a workstation without logging off C. both losing an input device and walking away from a workstation without logging off. D. None of these is correct.
C. both losing an input device and walking away from a workstation without logging off.
Workflow is a term used to describe: A. the action or execution of a series of tasks in a prescribed sequence B. a progression of steps (tasks, events, interactions) that comprise a work process, involve two or more persons, and create or add value to the organization's activities C. both the action or execution of a series of tasks in a prescribed sequence and a progression of steps (tasks, events, interactions) that comprise a work process, involve two or more persons, and create or add value to the organization's activities. D. none of these is correct
C. both the action or execution of a series of tasks in a prescribed sequence and a progression of steps (tasks, events, interactions) that comprise a work process, involve two or more persons, and create or add value to the organization's activities.
What term focuses in the look and feel of an interface as well as verifying the data that are required or essential? A. feasibility B. analysis C. design D. testing
C. design
The users see the effects of their actions on the technology when you bridge the: A. gulf of evaluation B. gulf of understanding C. gulf of evaluation D. gulf of assessment
C. gulf of evaluation
The dynamic system development method (DSDM) is: A. a four phase approach B. highly user oriented during phase 3 C. highly iterative D. detail-oriented with minimal user involvement
C. highly iterative
Which of the following statement is correct about the waterfall model? A. it is one of the newest methods B. each phase flows back and forth C. it is a sequential development process D. all of these are correct
C. it is a sequential development process
clinical data captured electronically and transmitted to another location where it is interpreted by another clinician is known as: A. interactive telehealth B. remote monitoring C. store-and-forward telehealth D. telephony
C. store-and-forward telehealth
Confidential information in a secure network is most typically breached by: A. people 'hacking' in from outside the network. B. viruses or cookies that enter from email. C. unauthorized use by authorized users. D. None of these is correct.
C. unauthorized use by authorized users.
________ is the term that denotes the ease with which people can use an interface to achieve a particular goal. A. workaround B. situational awareness C. usability D. none of these is correct
C. usability
Healthcare professionals need to be familiar with the:- Goals and purposes of the HITECH Act of 2009- Medicare and Medicaid HIT provisions of the law and the concepts of "meaningful use" and "certified EHR technology"- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996- All of these are correct.
D
In addition to exploring the nature of the mind, knowledge representation, language, problem solving, and decision making, cognitive science also includes:- Computer input components such as a keyboard- Knowledge and wisdom generated by healthcare professionals- None of these are correct.- Social factors influencing the design and use of technology
D
________ is a way of acquiring knowledge that cannot be obtained by inference, deduction, observation, reason, analysis, or experience.- Instinct- Reason- Perception- Intuition- Logic
D
What is an example of human-technology interfaces? A) EMR B) PCA pump C) telephones D) All of these are correct
D) All of these are correct
telehealth interfaces allow patients to: A) interact with a virtual clinician B) have tailored educational programming developed C) interact when they want D) All of these are correct
D) All of these are correct
An organization's confidentiality policy should clearly define: A. which data are confidential. B. procedures for releasing confidential information. C. procedures to follow if confidential information is accidentally released without authorization. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Computer hardware components may be damaged by: A. food and drinks. B. static charges. C. dropping or jarring hardware. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Data integrity policies cover: A. data input. B. data modification. C. data access tracking. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Healthcare information systems differ from ISs in other organizations because: A. healthcare is highly influenced by regulation and competition. B. healthcare is professionally driven and hierarchical. C. healthcare is multidisciplinary. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Information found in the pharmacy information system includes: A. patient age. B. known allergies. C. height and weight. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Safe off-site use of portable devices can be accomplished by: A. a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt data. B. limiting the information carried outside the secure network. C. installing software to perform a remote data wipe. D. All of these are correct.
D. All of these are correct.
Describing educational games, simulations, and virtual worlds, which of the following statements are true? A. they all share some characteristics B. it is difficult to find a "pure" experience in any of the genres C. simulations may have game-like qualities, and virtual worlds may be used to present a simulation D. all of these are correct
D. all of these are correct
The scope of public health informatics (PHI) practice includes knowledge from a variety of additional disciplines, including political science, law, and: A. management B. organization theory C. psychology D. all of these are correct
D. all of these are correct
A __________________ identifies resources, patterns, and variance in care to prevent costly complications related to chronic conditions and enhances the overall outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses. a. picture archiving and storage system (PACS) b. computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system C. database management system (DBMS) D. case management information system (CMIS)
D. case management information system (CMIS)
________ is a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration- Instinct- Reason- Perception- Intuition- Logic
E
________ is a the science of the formal principles of reasoning- Instinct- Reason- Perception- Intuition- Logic
E
Home care telehealth includes which of the following activities? A. Both providing customized patient education in dietary or exercise needs and review of results of medical tests and exam B. Review of results of medical tests and exams C. Providing customized patient education in dietary or exercise needs D. Assistance to physicians in the implementation of medical treatment protocols E. all of these are correct
E. all of these are correct
T or F: Current telehealth technologies are focused on clinicians being able to see patients and not interact with them since audio and streaming video capabilities are costly.
F
T or F: Information science and computational tools are of little value in enabling the processing of data information, and knowledge in health care.
F
T or F: Projects are static, and typically few or no changes occur during the SDLC.
F
T or F: The OOSD model is a highly linear approach
F
T or F: Workflow analysis must be conducted as a stand-alone effort
F
T/F: HIPAA has improved the privacy and security of patient health information by applying the requirements of the HITECH act to the business associates of covered entities and by enhancing the breach notification requirements of the HITECH act.
F
T/F: Knowledge workers are those who work with information and generate computer programs to help with knowledge management?
F
T/F: The acquisition of knowledge is assured by the ready availability of information from the Internet.
F
T/F: Using smartphone technology at the patient care bedside will be discouraged by healthcare professionals, because it eliminates a caring presence.
F
T/F: Virtual reality is a two-dimensional, computer-generated "world" where a person (with the right equipment) can move about and interact as if he or she were in the visualized location.
F
T/F: Wisdom entails knowing when and how to apply computer concepts to software design.
F
Which title of HIPAA involves "Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse; Administrative Simplification; Medical Liability Reform" :- Title I- Title II- Title III- None
II
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, one way to balance the competing cultural values of blamelessness versus accountability is to establish a "just culture."T/F
T
Clinical decision making is guided by targeted information delivery ensuring that the five rights of clinical decision support are implemented: the right information provided to the right person in the right format through the right channel at the right time in workflow.T/F
T
Determining the presence of risk factors in community is a key part of a community risk assessment (CRA). Communities may be concerned about which elements in the environment affect or may affect the community's health, the level of environmental risk, and other factors that should be included in public health planning. T/F
T
Games promote critical thinking and teamwork by pushing students to work together in groups to find answers. T/F
T
Health information organizations (HIOs) have been established to support data sharing via health information exchanges (HIE) promoted by the meaningful use criteria of the electronic health record (EHR). T/F
T
Object-oriented modeling makes an effort to represent real-world objects, by modeling the real-world entities or things. (T/F)
T
T/F: Ethical dilemmas occur when issues raise questions that cannot be answered with a simple, clearly defined rule, fact, or authoritative view.
T
T or F: According to Jessup and Valacich (2008), computer-based information systems can be defined as combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and une to collect, create, and distribute useful data, typically in organizational settings.
T
T or F: As a result of the provisions of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare organizations can qualify for financial incentives on the level of meaningful use achieved.
T
T or F: During beta testing, users put the new system through its paces to make sure that it does what they need it to do to perform their jobs.
T
T or F: Information science is the science of information, studying the application and usage of Information and knowledge in organizations and the Interfacings or interaction between people, organtrations, and Information systems.
T
T or F: The knowledge used to develop and glean knowledge from valuable information is generative (having the ability to originate and produce or generate) in nature.
T
T or F: The steps of using information, applying knowledge to a problem, and acting with wisdom from the basis of the science of health professional practice.
T
T or F: To manage change in an organization, healthcare professionals must modify behavior to produce the intended outcome.
T
T or F: cognitive science is the interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an information processing perspective
T
T or F: computer science offers extremely valuable tools that, if used skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition and manipulation of data and information by professionals, who can synthesize these into an evolving knowledge and wisdom base
T
T or F: data are raw facts
T
T or F: it is important to understand how people obtain, manipulate, use, share, and dispose of information
T
T or F: one of the main issues in healthcare informatics deals with how healthcare information is managed to make it meaningful
T
T or F: processed data is information when it has meaning
T
T/F Bagging is a term for the use of voting and averaging in predictive data mining to synthesize the predictions from many models or methods or the use of the same type of a model on different data
T
T/F Bioinformatics (BI) is a less mature scientific discipline which aims to research and develop algorithms. computational and statistical techniques which solve biological problems
T
T/F Data mining is concerned with extracting what is needed, and it applies statistics so that organizations can gain an advantage by manipulating information for practical applications
T
T/F Data mining tools scan databases and identify previously hidden patterns
T
T/F Determining the presence of risk factors in community is a key part of a community risk assessment (CRA). Communities may be concerned about which elements in the environment affect or may affect the community's health, the level of environmental risk, and other factors that should be included in public health planning.
T
T/F Dr. John Snow can be designated as the "father" of public health informatics.
T
T/F Exploration begins with exploring and preparing the data for the data mining process
T
T/F Farr and Cressey (2015) found that intangible tacit knowledge was just as important to the personal perception of quality of performance as more standardized rational measures.
T
T/F On the biomedical side of informatics, we must be cognizant of the fact that medical data typically are extracted from personal, confidential, and legally protected medical records. The protection of human subjects must be paramount and all ethical, legal, and social issues (ESLI) must be addressed.
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T/F The avallability of IT today challenges all stakeholders in the health of the public to adopt new systems that can provide adequate disease surveillance; it also challenges people to improve outmoded processes.
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T/F The complete sequencing of the human genome has led to systems biology referred to as omics and has elevated scientists' ability from studying one gene or protein to studying fundamental biological processes.
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T/F The term knowledge discovery is key, as data mining looks at data from different vantage points, aspects. and perspectives and brings new insights to the data set.
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T/F: A common thread in all ethics approaches is that they all are goal-oriented approaches to answering questions that have the potential for multiple acceptable answers.
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T/F: According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, "The central hypothesis of cognitive science is that thinking can best be understood in terms of representational structures in the mind and computational procedures that operate on those structures."
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T/F: Artificial intelligence is the field that deals with the conception, development, and implementation of informatics tools based on intelligent technologies. This field attempts to capture the complex processes of human thought and intelligence.
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T/F: Artificial intelligence principles assist with capturing, mimicking, and creating the complex processes of the mind in informatics tools.
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T/F: Cache memory is extremely quick memory that holds whatever data and code are being used at any one time.
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T/F: Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary field that studies the mind, intelligence, and behavior from an information processing perspective.
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T/F: Computers support collaboration, networking, and information exchange.
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According to the textbook, in order to promote the exchange of information with others, computers are connected to: a. Networks b. Blogs c. Flash drives d. Emails e. Market drives
a
Experts in computer science strive to understand how the mind processes:- a. Data and information- b. Knowledge- c.Sensory input- d. None of these are correct.
a
Practice-based ethics as described by Husted and Husted (1995) focuses on: a. bringing about human benefit b. normative approaches to ethics c. examining moral life d. understanding right or good action
a
What best defines the process of acquiring knowledge through use of the senses? a. Perception b. Logic c. Reasoned actions d. Inferences
a
When a healthcare professional uses information from other sources to help rethink, revise, and apply knowledge to a clinical situation. this is known as: a. feedback b. knowledge processing c. knowledge engineering inquiry. d. None of these is correct
a
Which one of the following is the study of the nature and origin of knowledge- what it means to know? a. epistemology b. wisdom c. connectionism d. knowledge
a
an ethics approach that emerged from relatively homogenous societies where beliefs were similar and the majority of societal members shared common values is known as: a. the hippocratic tradition b. a casuist approach c. priniciplism d. anti-principlism
a
computer technology has ushered in what has been called the information age, an age when: a. data, information, and knowledge are both accessible and able to manipulated by more people than ever before in history b. data and information are both accessible and able to be manipulated by more people than ever before in history c. knowledge is accessible and able to manipulated by more people than ever before in history d. none of these is correct
a
two ethics approaches that emphasize considerations for human needs and responsibility to meet needs are: a. virtue and care ethics b. bioethics and casuistry c. beneficence and care ethics d. priniciplism and anti-principlism
a
what is data? a. raw facts b. processed information c. input items that produce information d. none of these
a
________ is an analytic, logical process with the ultimate goal of forecasting or prediction. a) Data mining b) Knowledge discovery c) Data exploration d) Big data
a) Data mining
John, a 78-year-old male patient in a hospital is referred to a pulmonary specialist for a consult on his breathing problems. The specialist orders a CT scan of the lungs and is alerted by the EHR that a CT scan was performed 1 week ago. This alert is designed to prevent duplicate testing and is part of which essential EHR component? a) Decision support system b) Cost savings function c) Physician assist system d) Testing management system
a) Decision support system
_______ seeks to determine the types of health problems that could be caused by exposure to a potentially harmful material. a) Hazard identification b) Exposure assessment c) Dose-response assessment d) Risk characterization
a) Hazard identification
Which of the following is not a goal of evidence-based practice? a) Improve professional satisfaction b) Decrease practice variability c) Increase patient safety d) Eliminate unnecessary cost
a) Improve professional satisfaction
Considering principles of cognitive informatics when designing technology interfaces helps to mitigate: a. information processing b. use of resources. c. human mental workload. d. None of these is correct.
c
Linda is an occupational therapist who works for a home health agency based in Pennsylvania, very near the Ohio border. She is assigned to monitor the home telehealth patients for one week to cover for another therapist who is on vacation. Which of the following is true? a) Linda must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in both Pennsylvania and Ohio if telehealth patients are located in both states. b) Linda must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in Pennsylvania because that is where the agency is located. c) Linda must be licensed to practice occupational therapy and be certified as a home telecare therapist in order to provide vacation coverage. d) Linda must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in Pennsylvania because that is where the agency is located and be certified as a home telecare therapist in order to provide vacation coverage.
a) Linda must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in both Pennsylvania and Ohio if telehealth patients are located in both states.
________ is a data driven method to eliminate defects, waste, or assess quality control issues. It is aimed at decreasing disparities in a business and manufacturing process through dedicated improvements a) Six Sigma b) CRISP-DM c) SEMMA d) Data exploration
a) Six Sigma
Which format best suits the education needs of digital natives or Generation Y? a) Video games b) Video tapes c) Television d） Brochures
a) Video games
Which of the following would constitute risky behavior? a) Workarounds b) Human error c) Unintentional mistakes d) None of these is correct.
a) Workarounds
The gap between those who have access to online information and to those who do not is called. a) digital divide. b) gray gap. c) know-do gap. d) weblog.
a) digital divide.
A change management plan developed for implementing an EHR will include all of the following except a) disciplinary measures for addressing resistance by professionals. b) involving subject matter experts to validate workflow. c) hosting end user usability testing sessions. d) formal training activities.
a) disciplinary measures for addressing resistance by professionals.
Watson defines caring as: a) healing consciousness and intentionality to care and promote healing. b) n integral part of the healthcare technology environment. c) applying theories to promote wellness. d) All of these are correct.
a) healing consciousness and intentionality to care and promote healing.
Bioinformatics tools: a) help biomedical informaticists and healthcare personnel tackle the analysis of large data sets b) interpret data. c) provide access to biomedical data for health informaticists. d) None of these is correct.
a) help biomedical informaticists and healthcare personnel tackle the analysis of large data sets
When the Drummond Group or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology certifies an EHR, this means that the EHR meets the minimum qualifications for: a) meaningful use. b) patient education and information exchange. c) discharge planning. d) decision support and documentation of care.
a) meaningful use.
Integrating technology into the medication administration cycle helps to reduce errors by. a) performing electronic checks against a database of safe medication administration parameters and providing alerts. b) reducing the workload and increasing the efficiency of clinicians. c) employing human factors engineering principles to streamline workflow processes. d) All of these are correct.
a) performing electronic checks against a database of safe medication administration parameters and providing alerts.
A signaling device worn as a pendant to provide access to help is a: a) personal emergency response system. b) sensor and activity monitoring system. c) videophone. d) peripheral biometric device.
a) personal emergency response system.
Telehealth interactions today help to ensure that professionals can a) replicate usual clinical interactions in all specialties across a distance. b) replace face-to-face clinical interactions c) greatly reduce health care costs d) None of these is correct.
a) replicate usual clinical interactions in all specialties across a distance.
A specialized system of data collection to detect trends in the incidence and severity of a specific disease or health related syndrome is also known as a) syndromic surveillance. b) public health informatics. c) data warehousing d) knowledge generation.
a) syndromic surveillance.
Qualitative research on a practice intervention provides insights into: a) the patient's subjective opinion of the effectiveness of the intervention. b) the scientific basis of the intervention. c) the cost effectiveness of the intervention d) All of these are correct.
a) the patient's subjective opinion of the effectiveness of the intervention.
Patient-centered care means that practitioners should focus on: a) the subjective experience of patients. b) data gathered by technology. c) objective signs and symptoms. d) his or her interpretation of the patient's experience.
a) the subjective experience of patients.
Anne has a very busy personal life and is worried about her parents who live 100 miles away and are in failing health. She is a respiratory therapist on a surgical intensive care unit at a metropolitan hospital. She is the primary therapist for 6 patients today and must also cover another unit because of a staff call-off. She is overwhelmed and stressed. Before entering the room of a particularly anxious patient, Anne takes a few moments to breathe deeply, clear her mind, and review the patient's EHR on the WOW. She moves the workstation into the room and pushes it aside. She moves toward the patient and smiles, makes eye contact, and greets the patient by name. She talks softly to the patient for a brief moment and then performs her assessment. Anne is practicing a) transcendent presence. b) physical presence c) carative presence. d) cognitive presence
a) transcendent presence.
when healthcare professionals review the EHR prior to interacting with a patient, they are gathering: a. data and information b. data and knowledge c. knowledge and wisdom d. all of these are correct
a. data and information
The core skill set related to the use of computers, electronic health records, healthcare technologies, and knowledge generation in a discipline is known as: a. informatics wisdom. b. informatics competency. c. the DIKW paradigm. d. essential practice.
b
The difference between wisdom and knowledge is that: a. none of these is correct b. wisdom is the synthesis of experience, insight, and reflection c. wisdom is the result of data collection and interpretation d. wisdom depends on the thoughts of others
b
The study of the nature and origin of knowledge is: a. Perception- b. Epistemology- c. Logical analysis- d. Empiricism
b
What is knowledge applied in a practical way, translated into actions, or uses knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters? a. Information- b. Wisdom- c. Connectionism- d.Knowledge
b
What is the source of knowledge that causes one to react without thinking? a. Reason- b. Instinct- c. Intuition- d. Empirical
b
Which one of the following is knowledge applied in a practical way, translated into actions; or to use knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters? a. epistemology b. wisdom c. connectionism d. knowledge
b
_______ is sometimes thought of as the highest form of common sense, resulting from accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment. a. data b. wisdom c. information d. knowledge
b
new technologies used in healthcare such as smartphones or google glass create potential ethical issues associated with: a. interoperability b. privacy and confidentiality c. the human technology interface d. cognitive load
b
the scaffolding for the analysis and modeling of complicated, multifaceted human performance is provided by: a. computer programs b. cognitive science c. software developers d. intelligence specialists
b
understanding of clinical practice decision making using cognitive science principles promotes the development of: a. administrative processing systems b. clinical decision support tools c. knowledge warehouses d. all of these
b
what best describes the benefit of embracing the use of technology in healthcare practices? a. common practice with today's youth b. knowledge and wisdom development c. all major organizations use it d. rapid access to information
b
what term refers to an external device that yields a hard copy of your documents? a. mouse b. printer c. monitor d. keyboard
b
________ is done to determine the length, amount, and pattern of exposure to the potentially hazardous material. a) Hazard identification b) Exposure assessment c) Dose-response assessment d) Risk characterization
b) Exposure assessment
______ is possible because data mining looks at the data from different vantage points, aspects, and perspectives and brings new insights to the data set. a) Information prediction b) Knowledge discovery c) Data exploration d) Big data
b) Knowledge discovery
Which of the following creates the information that becomes the basis for knowledge in the field of public a) Theoretical analysis of recent research b) The collection and processing of population health data c) Examination of school aged children d) None of these is correct
b) The collection and processing of population health data
Which of the following creates the information that becomes the basis for knowledge in the field of public health? a) Theoretical analysis of recent research b) The collection and processing of population health data c) Examination of school aged children d) None of these is correct.
b) The collection and processing of population health data
Smart pumps are designed for safe administration of high-hazard drugs and to reduce adverse drug events (ADE) during intravenous (IV) medication administration. What happens when a hard alarm is generated by a smart pump? a) A licensed clinician or a pharmacist can override a hard alarm and administer the drug as programmed. b) The pump must be reprogrammed so that the rate and dose for administration of the high hazard IM drug falls within the facility's safe infusion parameters. c) The nurse must call the physician for a verbal order to turn off the smart pump technology and administer the drug as ordered d) Members of the biomedical engineering department can reprogram the pump to avoid there nuisance alarms
b) The pump must be reprogrammed so that the rate and dose for administration of the high hazard IM drug falls within the facility's safe infusion parameters.
Information literacy is: a) the most important aspect in information discovery, retrieval, and delivery and is the ability to acquire, process, generate, and disseminate knowledge in ways that help those managing the knowledge reevaluate and rethink the way they are understanding and utilizing what they know and have learned. b) an intellectual framework for finding, understanding, evaluating, and using information activities that may be accomplished in part through fluency with information technology and sound investigative methods, but most importantly, through critical reasoning and discernment. c) the basis for forming a commonality to all learning environments, disciplines, and levels of education d) the use of health informatics in all aspects of clinical practice, research administration, and education
b) an intellectual framework for finding, understanding, evaluating, and using information activities that may be accomplished in part through fluency with information technology and sound investigative methods, but most importantly, through critical reasoning and discernment.
Bioinformatics is: a) the most important aspect in information discovery, retrieval, and delivery and is the ability to acquire, process, generate, and disseminate knowledge in ways that help those managing the knowledge reevaluate and rethink the way they are understanding and utilizing what they know and have learned. b) an interdisciplinary science with a focus on data management and interpretation for complex biological phenomena that are analyzed and visualized using mathematical modeling and numerical methodologies with predictive algorithms. c) the interdisciplinary science of acquiring, structuring, analyzing, and providing access to biomedical data, information, and knowledge. . . . science, information science, cognitive science. social science, and engineering, as well as the clinical and basic biological sciences d) the actual process of analyzing and interpreting data
b) an interdisciplinary science with a focus on data management and interpretation for complex biological phenomena that are analyzed and visualized using mathematical modeling and numerical methodologies with predictive algorithms.
Clearing the mind of preconceived notions and expectations based on a patient's diagnosis is known as a) centered caring b) bracketing c) active listening d) healing consciousness
b) bracketing
Knowledge that can be exchanged or shared in the form of data, manuals, product specifications, principles. policies, and theories is known as: a) tacit knowledge b) explicit knowledge. c) the foundation of knowledge. d) knowledge feedback
b) explicit knowledge.
_______ is done to determine the length, amount, and pattern of exposure to the potentially hazardous material.a) Hazard identificationb) Exposure assessmentc) Dose-response assessmentd) Risk characterization
b) exposure assessment
The NGC of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Cochrane Collaboration are examples of evidence-based practice initiatives that: a) conduct randomized controlled trials for translation into practice b) gather and interpret research findings and develop practice guidelines c) mine quasi-experimental and qualitative research findings for practice evidence d) survey practice experts for opinions on best practices.
b) gather and interpret research findings and develop practice guidelines
A community of practice (CoP) would best be described as a) groups of people working on a unit in an institution or organization. b) groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly. c) groups of people who work together in a specialty area. d) groups of people who share the same educational levels.
b) groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
When individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand health information, this is known as: a) e-health. b) health literacy. c) empowerment d) e-brochure.
b) health literacy.
When a professional determines the extent of information needed, accesses information effectively and efficiently, and evaluates information sources critically, he or she can be described as a) an information broker. b) information literate. c) technologically savvy. d) All of these are correct.
b) information literate.
When knowledge workers leave an organization, the knowledge they possess: a) is stored in the IT system. b) leaves with them. c) can be easily replaced. d) can be surfaced in the exit interview
b) leaves with them.
An adverse event response team works to: a) anticipate workflow issues and develop processes and procedures to promote safety. b) reenact or simulate adverse events to better understand the organizational or procedural processes that failed. c) counsel and discipline employees who engage in risky or reckless behaviors d) All of these are correct.
b) reenact or simulate adverse events to better understand the organizational or procedural processes that failed.
According to the Joint Commission, a patient safety issue that results in death, serious harm, or temporary harm is termed a: a) clinical lapse. b) sentinel event. c) rare occurrence. d) safety culture issue.
b) sentinel event.
A benefit for healthcare professionals to using technology for patient education is: a) to standardize the instructions. b) to improve the compliance and documentation of education. c) to easily distribute the brochures to each patient. d) to access information from any website on the computer.
b) to improve the compliance and documentation of education.
Using knowledge without being consciously aware of what aspect of knowledge we are using at any given moment during our practice is known as knowledge a) processing b) transparency. c) feedback. d) management.
b) transparency.
when healthcare professionals work with information and generate information and knowledge as a product, they can be described as: a. seasoned professionals b. knowledge workers c. practice managers d. innovators e. none of these is correct
b. knowledge workers
knowledge transparency means: a. shared knowledge b. using knowledge without conscious thought c. seeing through complicated situations d. generating actions based on new knowledge e. all of these are correct
b. using knowledge without conscious thought
wisdom and knowledge differ in that: a. wisdom is dependent on the thoughts of others b. wisdom is the synthesis of experience, insight, and reflection c. wisdom is the result of data collection and interpretation d. none of these is correct
b. wisdom is the synthesis of experience, insight, and reflection
According to Derse and Miller (2008), practice entails all but which of the following? a. Direct or personal communication between the provider and the patient b. Advice given is tailored to the patient's specific health issue c. Recognition by patients that professionals are gatekeepers of health information d. There is a reasonable expectation that the patient will act as directed try the caregiver
c
Ethics is best described as: a. a revolution in healthcare brought on by technologic change. b. ever-changing principles that guide decision making. c. a goal-oriented approach to answering questions that potentially have multiple acceptable answers. d. paradigmatic changes that involve rhythmic processes central to the healthcare system.
c
In ethics theory, autonomy means: a. personal responsibility. b. acting alone. c. freedom from controlling interferences. d. All of these are correct.
c
The joint AHIMA-AMIA task force identified five domains for informatics competencies for all healthcare workers. They are health information literacy, health informatics skills using the EHR, privacy and confidentiality of health information, health information and data technical security, and: a. computer programming. b. software management c. computer literacy. d. database construction. e. All of these are correct.
c
Using a clinical practice guideline as a basis for practice is an examplo of: a) knowledge processing b) knowledge generation. c) knowledge application d) generating wisdom.
c
Which one of the following is the component of cognitive science that uses computer modeling through artificial neural networks to try to explain human intellectual abilities? a. Epistemology b. Wisdom c. Connectionism d. Knowledge
c
Which one of the following is the component of cognitive science that uses computer modeling through artificial neural networks to try to explain human intellectual abilities? a. epistemology b. wisdom c. connectionism d. knowledge
c
______ allows users to apply their intellect to accomplish their tasks while the tools housing the information disappear from conscious thought: a. utility b. reproducibility c. transparency d. verifiability
c
aristotle described intuition as knowledge obtained by: a. deductive reasoning b. analysis of experiences c. a leap of understanding d. validity of inference
c
care based ethical reasoning that considers the facts of a case in a sound, logical, and ordered or structured manner is known as: a. principlism b. care-based ethics c. casuistry d. bioethical decision making
c
data are dirty when there are errors such as: a. duplicate entries b. incomplete or outdated records c. both duplicate entries and incomplete or outdated records d. none of these
c
from which perspective does cognitive science study the mind, intelligence, and behavior? a. philosophical b. sociological c. information processing d. discipline science
c
how would you best describe the throughput or processing components of computers? a. any software can be used to process information no matter what applications are available on the specific computer b. the mouse gets all of the user's attention because it must be manipulated c. input devices and the computer monitor are examples of visible throughput components d. none of these
c
the main goal of any ethical decision is to: a. promote professionalism b. generate knowledge c. reach a rational justifiable decision d. promote trust
c
what term refers to the visual display resembling a television screen? a. mouse b. printer c. monitor d. keyboard
c
what term refers to using layered architecture with a protected executive layer that allows additional environment subsystems to be added without affecting the executive layer? a. security b. compatibility c. extensibility d. portability
c
Which of the following statements best describes caring as defined by Watson's Theory of Human Caring? a) Caring is cognitive energy focused on changing data into knowledge in a patient encounter. b) Caring is conscious awareness of one's strengths and limitations in a patient encounter. c) Caring is healing consciousness and intentionality to care and promote healing. d) Caring is the focus of the energy on efficient completion of assessment and diagnosis in a patient encounter
c) Caring is healing consciousness and intentionality to care and promote healing.
Vendor-owned cloud computing might offer the benefit of reduced costs of maintaining hardware and IT support in an individual healthcare system. What is the main reason that cloud computing is not widely accepted in healthcare? a) Concern about vendor support and functionality of the products b) Concern about usability and interoperability of systems. c) Concern about information security and privacy d) Concern about data storage and retrieval
c) Concern about information security and privacy
_______ is an estimation of how much exposure to the potential hazard would cause varying degrees of health effects. a) Hazard identification b) Exposure assessment c) Dose-response assessment d) Risk
c) Dose-response assessment
To gain skill at using a database, a healthcare professional could: a) consult a reference librarian. b) complete an online tutorial. c) both consult a reference librarian and complete an online tutorial. d) None of these is correct.
c) both consult a reference librarian and complete an online tutorial.
A dedicated clinician is required on the receiving end of the transmission from patients at home. This requirement has limited the application of telehealth because of: a) the availability of equipment b) the user's knowledge and skill of equipment c) cost and scheduling difficulty d) the clinician's ability to apply the information e) both the availability of equipment and the user's knowledge and skill of equipment
c) cost and scheduling difficulty
The estimate of how much exposure to a potential hazard would cause varying degrees of health effects is known as: a) hazard identification. b) risk characterization. c) dose-response assessment. d) exposure assessment.
c) dose-response assessment.
When students in an online course engage in discussion in an electronic forum, they are involved in which of the following type/s of interaction?a) Learner-interfaceb) Learner-instructorc) Learner-learnerd) Both learner-instructor and learner-learner
c) learner-learner
An interprofessional team approach to caring for both humans and animals to improve the collective health of a community or population is referred to as: a) syndromic surveillance b) public health informatics. c) one health. d) global health.
c) one health.
The EHR function that allows a clinician to enter medication and other care orders directly into a computer including laboratory, microbiology. pathology, radiology, nursing, supply orders, ancillary services, and consults is known as the: a) core care function. b) physician interface. c) order entry management. d) None of these is correct.
c) order entry management.
When a healthcare professional is largely competent in carrying out care, efficient with interventions. but inattentive to communication and nonverbal cues projected by patients and families, we say the professional is: a) fully present. b) demonstrating transcendent presence c) physically present d) None of these is correct.
c) physically present
Which of the following tools organize information from webpages into simple menus so that the user may choose what they want to view and how they want to view it?a) Blogsb) List-servsc) Portalsd) Podcasts
c) portals
RFID technology may gradually replace bar-code technology in the medication administration cycle because RFID provides: a) opportunities to check patient identification before administration of the medication. b) easy integration into the electronic health record. c) reduced potential that a counterfeit medication is inadvertently introduced into the supply. d) None of these is correct.
c) reduced potential that a counterfeit medication is inadvertently introduced into the supply.
Clinical data captured electronically and transmitted to another location where it is interpreted by another clinician is known as: a) interactive telehealth. b) remote monitoring. c) store-and-forward telehealth d) telephony.
c) store-and-forward telehealth
What is biomedical informatics? a) the most important aspect in information discovery, retrieval, and delivery and is the ability to acquire, process, generate, and disseminate knowledge in ways that help those managing the knowledge reevaluate and rethink the way they are understanding and utilizing what they know and have learned. b) an interdisciplinary science with a focus on data . . . phenomena that are analyzed and visualized using mathematical modeling and numerical methodologies with predictive algorithms. c) the interdisciplinary science of acquiring, structuring, analyzing, and providing access to biomedical data, information, and knowledge. As an academic discipline, it is grounded in the principles of computer science, information science, cognitive science, social science, and engineering, as well as the clinical and basic biological sciences. d) the actual process of analyzing and interpreting data
c) the interdisciplinary science of acquiring, structuring, analyzing, and providing access to biomedical data, information, and knowledge. As an academic discipline, it is grounded in the principles of computer science, information science, cognitive science, social science, and engineering, as well as the clinical and basic biological sciences.
______ evaluates the system and its components including determining if the system performs appropriately for the user. a. design b. analysis c. testing d. feasibility
c. testing
________ is the field of study that bridges the gap in understanding regarding how information is processed in the mind and in the computer.
cognitive informatics
The intent of HIPAA was to:- a. Curtail healthcare fraud and abuse, and enforce standards for health information- b. Guarantee the security and privacy of health information- c. Assure health insurance portability for employed persons d. All of these are correct.
d
The scientific basis of practice in a discipline is dependent on: a. gathering and using information. b. applying knowledge to a problem. c. acting with wisdom. d. All of these are correct.
d
What refers to the awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision?a. Epistemology- b. Wisdom- c. Connectionism- d. Knowledge
d
Which of the following activities are used to build a foundation of knowledge in professional practice? a. Reading research and theory articles b. Attending continuing education programs c. Consulting with expert colleagues and using clinical practice guidelines d. All of these are correct.
d
Which of the following best describes the central goal of health informatics? a. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communication in a healthcare organization b. To promote patient safety and prevent falls by assigning a fall risk number to hospitalized patients c. To increase efficiency of care delivery and help manage costs d. To manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the delivery of healthcare e. To assist healthcare professionals with obtaining and maintaining clinical competency
d
Which of the following best describes what is needed in a healthcare professional's decision-making process? a. Intuition and logic- b. Acquisition and dissemination- c. Collecting and building data- d. Knowledge and wisdom
d
Which of the following statements are correct about the input components of computers? a. They include the keyboard, mouse, joysticks (usually used for playing computer games), game controllers or pads, web cameras (webcams), styluses (often used with tablets or personal digital assistants), image scanners for copying a digital image of a document or picture, or other plug-and play input devices, such as a digital camera, digital video recorder (camcorder), MP3 player. electronic musical instrument, or physiologic monitors. b. Input devices are the origin or medium used to input text. visual, audio, or multimedia data into the computer system for viewing, listening, manipulating, creating, or editing c. he two primary input devices on a computer are the keyboard and mouse. d. All of these are correct.
d
computer science can facilitate: a. acquisition of data and information b. manipulation of data and information c. synthesis of knowledge and wisdom d. both the acquisition and manipulation of data and information e. all of these
d
data integrity can be compromised through which of the following? a. clearing dirty data b. human error or hackers c. transmission errors d. both transmission errors and human error or hackers
d
essentially, a computer is: a. an input-output system b. an electronic information-processing machine that serves as a tool to manipulate data and information c. a machine that accepts data inputted via a variety of devices, processes data through logical and arithmetic rendering, stores the data in memory components, and outputs data and information to the user d. all of these are correct
d
new technologies in digital communications, EHRs, and telehealth raise issues related to: a. comprehensiveness of care b. the digital divide c. justice and fidelity d. privacy and confidentiality
d
reliable information comes from: a. reliable or clean data b. authoritative sources c. credible sources d. all of these
d
the bioethical standard of fidelity emphasizes: a. confidentiality b. privacy c. truthfulness d. adhering to promises
d
the study of informatics provides healthcare professionals with: a. a core skill set related to the use of computers b. skills related to managing EHRs and healthcare technologies c. an understanding of how knowledge is generated in a discipline d. all of these are correct
d
the term that refers to the ability of the OS to be moved from one hardware architecture to another with few changes is: a. security b. compatibility c. extensibility d. portability
d
what term refers to a prime input device resembling a typewriter? a. mouse b. printer c. monitor d. keyboard
d
when healthcare agencies provide access to health information on websites they: a. are essentially practicing medicine b. expect people to follow the advice c. are responsible for actions that people take in result d. must adhere to responsible information standards
d
which of the following makes information valuable and meaningful? a. accessible and accurate b. timely and complete c. reliable and relevant d. all of these
d
A decision support system in the EHR consists of a) reminders and alerts to improve the diagnosis of a patient. b) screening for drug selection, dosing, and interactions. c) preventative health reminders. d) All of these are correct
d) All of these are correct
Electronic health records may heip to promote public health initiatives by a) promoting early detection of potential pandemic occurrences. b) automating syndromic surveillance of emergency department records c) generating population-level alerts to be sent to clinicians. d) All of these are correct
d) All of these are correct
The scope of public health informatics (PHI) practice includes knowledge from a variety of additional disciplines, including political science, law, and: a) management b) organization theory. c) psychology. d) All of these are correct
d) All of these are correct
Translating research findings into practice is complicated by: a) fit to the clinical context. b) practical considerations c) organizational culture d) All of these are correct
d) All of these are correct
An example of nonclinical use of telehealth is: a) grand rounds. b) administrative supervision. c) research data collection. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
In addition to organizational commitment of resources to address safety concerns; what is a key feature of a safety culture as identified by the AHRQ? a) Acknowledgment of the high-risk nature of an organization's activities and the determination to achieve consistently safe operations b) A blame-free environment where individuals are able to report errors or near misses without fear of reprimand or punishment c) Encouragement of collaboration across ranks and disciplines to seck solutions to patient safety problems d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Key aspects of the health informaticists role in patient safety include: a) ensuring that the technology systems are properly configured and maintained. b) routinely monitoring and checking these systems while making sure that their human potential, the users, are capable of using the systems accurately to avoid errors. c) participating actively in the SDLC to ensure adoption of a robust tool that provides meaningful information and enhances patient care while preventing errors and promoting patient safety. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Patient data in an electronic health record (EHR) includes demographics, medical and nursing diagnoses. and: a) medication lists. b) allergies c) test results. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Positive impacts noted with using an informatics system to manage patients with chronic illness include. a) guidelines adherence. b) a decrease in emergency department visits c) improved provider documentation. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Sources of evidence for practice include: a) synthesis of knowledge from research. b) retrospective or concurrent chart reviews. c) clinical expertise. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Which of the following is a type of behavior leading to patient safety compromises? a) Human error (unintentional mistakes) b) Risky behaviors (workarounds)| c) Reckless behavior (total disregard for established policies and procedures) d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Transcendent presence requires which of the following? a) Centering and clearing the mind of potential distractions b) Calling the patient by name and using gentle touch to convey interest and responsiveness c) Meditation prior to the patient encounter d) Both centering and clearing the mind of potential distractions and calling the patient by name and using gentle touch to convey interest and responsiveness.
d) Both centering and clearing the mind of potential distractions and calling the patient by name and using gentle touch to convey interest and responsiveness.
A practice council is focused on reducing workarounds related to medication administration.Which approach is likely to be more successful? A. developing an explicit policy requiring adherence to medication administration guidelines B. Developing an education program to improve understanding of medication administration c) Searching the literature for research studies related to medication administration workarounds d) Collecting data in the institution by asking professionals to journal examples of workarounds
d) Collecting data in the institution by asking professionals to journal examples of workarounds
_________ is an assessment of the risk of the hazardous material a) Hazard identification b) Exposure assessment c) Dose-response assessment d) Risk characterization
d) Risk characterization
Telemonitoring systems can be set in an acceptable range of values for an individual patient enrolled in the monitoring program. If the patient's levels go above or below predetermined amounts, the program will alert the appropriate party. This is an explanation of what type of improvement seen in the home teleheaith software? a) Trending b) Communications c) Data access and information sharing d) Triage
d) Triage
Simulation episodes are concluded with:a) instructor feedback.b) debriefing.c) interactive review of the simulated episode by the team.d) All of these are correct.
d) all of these are correct
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has been tracking EHR adoption since 2005 through its Stage 7 awards program. HIMSS Stage 7 (the highest level) consists of: a) EHRs with data sharing. b) EHRs with data warehousing c) totally paperless documentation. d) all of these are correct
d) all of these are correct
Much of our _______ is unstructured and resides in text files representing more than 75% of an organization's data. This data is not contained in databases and can be easily overlooked. It is important because we can identify patterns and provide meaningful insights. a) data mining b) knowledge discovery c) data exploration d) big data
d) big data
A safety culture is a blame-free environment where individuals are able to report errors or near misses without fear of reprimand or punishment. Conversely, a just culture emphasizes individual accountability and: a) encourages workarounds in the interest of saving time as long as no harm occurs. b) encourages error reporting and seeks to understand workflow and process issues that lead to errors. c) emphasizes zero tolerance for reckless behavior. d) both encourages error reporting and seeks to understand workflow and process issues that lead to errors and emphasizes zero tolerance for reckless behavior. e) All of these are correct.
d) both encourages error reporting and seeks to understand workflow and process issues that lead to errors and emphasizes zero tolerance for reckless behavior.
Psych Info, OTR Seeker, and SpeechBITE are examples of a) print resources b) online databases c) credible information sources d) both online databases and credible information sources
d) both online databases and credible information sources
Core public health functions include all of the following except: a) assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health problems and priorities. b) formulation of public policies designed to solve identified local and nationat health problems and priorities. c) assuring that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care d) evaluating webpages for information quality.
d) evaluating webpages for information quality.
One of the major outcomes of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was: a) the reduction in costs associated with the study of genomes at the beginning of the project as compared to those same costs nearing the end of the project. b) that all patients must be assessed and treated using genomics c) that all of the DNA sequencing work was completed and the benefits were ready to be implemented in our healthcare delivery system d) realization that ethical, legal and social issues (ESLI) will arise from studying human genomes.
d) realization that ethical, legal and social issues (ESLI) will arise from studying human genomes.
Strategies for active listening include all except: a) getting down to the level of the patient. b) making eye contact. c) giving full attention and restating and clarifying. d) sharing test results
d) sharing test results
What is computational biology? a) the most important aspect in information discovery, retrieval, and delivery and is the ability to acquire, process, generate, and disseminate knowledge in ways that help those managing the knowledge reevaluate and rethink the way they are understanding and utilizing what they know and have learned. b) an interdisciplinary science with a focus on data . . . phenomena that are analyzed and visualized using mathematical modeling and numerical methodologies with predictive algorithms. c) the interdisciplinary science of acquiring, structuring, analyzing, and providing access to biomedical data, information, and knowledge. As an academic discipline, it is grounded in the principles of computer science, information science, cognitive science, social science, and engineering, as well as the clinical and basic biological sciences. d) the actual process of analyzing and interpreting data
d) the actual process of analyzing and interpreting data
The most reliable source of research evidence for informing practice is: a) the opinion of experts. b) qualitative research. c) quasi-experimental research. d) the randomized controlled trial.
d) the randomized controlled trial.
A meta analysis helps to generate new practice evidence and knowledge by. a) combining results of quantitative and qualitative studies b) examining the theoretical basis of the research literature. c) providing guidelines for designing laboratory-based experiments to generate new evidence. d) using statistical methods to combine the results of several quantitative studies.
d) using statistical methods to combine the results of several quantitative studies.
when healthcare professionals create new knowledge by changing and evolving knowledge based on experience, education, and input from others, they are: a. acquiring knowledge b. processing knowledge c. using feedback d. generating knowledge e. disseminating knowledge
d. generating knowledge
Collecting health data in a data warehouse and mining that data for new relationships and new understanding is an example of: a. processing knowledge. b. disseminating knowledge. c. acquiring feedback. d. processing feedback. e. generating knowledge.
e
Although healthcare professionals have an ethical duty to ensure patient safety, increasing demands on professionals in complex and fast paced health care environments may lead to workarounds: What is a workaround? a) A practice that deviates from accepted and expected practice protocols b) A shortcut to save time c) An inappropriate action or omission of appropriate actions d) Both a practice that deviates from accepted and expected practice protocols and a shortcut to save time. e) All of these are correct.
e) All of these are correct.
Epidemiology is: a) identifying things that come upon the people. b) incidence, prevalence, and control of disease. c) case finding. d) case finding and incidence, prevalence, and control of disease e) All of these are correct.
e) All of these are correct.
Epidemiology is: a) identifying things that come upon the people. b) incidence, prevalence, and control of disease. c) case finding. d) case finding and incidence, prevalence, and control of disease. e) All of these are correct.
e) All of these are correct.
health informatics is based on which of the following? a. information science b. computer science c. cognitive science d. discipline-specific science e. all of these are correct
e. all of these are correct
wisdom is: a. knowledge applied in a practical way or translated into actions b. insight to exercise sound judgement in practical matters c. the synthesis of our experience, insight, understanding, and knowledge d. knowing when and how to apply knowledge e. all of these are correct
e. all of these are correct
Information science forces on
effectively linking people, information, and technology
Based on the foundation of knowledge model, what do healthcare professionals look for to transform the information into knowledge
feedback
__________ refers to technology based applications that offer easily accessible, accurate, and timely information obtained from a variety of resources and methods and presented in a manner that provides us with the necessary elements to generate new knowledge.
knowledge viability
When healthcare professionals work with information and generate information and knowledge as a product, they can be described as __________
knowledge workers
The term that refers to the ability of the OS to be moved from one hardware architecture to another with few changes is _______
portability
The term that refers to the operating system (OS) incorporating hardware protection for virtual memory and software protection mechanisms for OS resources is ________
security
_________ allows opportunities for exchange of ideas between healthcare workers
virtual communication technology
