Question 1

Laboratory information systems typically report only high values for blood specimens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A healthcare facility is integrating a new clinical information system, and a team of healthcare professionals are developing the design of the system. These health professionals are:

Accepted Answer

A)   stakeholders.
B)   executive team members.
C)   analysts.
D)   software developers.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A nurse researcher needs to access a healthcare system's data mine to review the system's database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pharmacy information systems streamline the order entry, dispensing, verification, and authorization process for medication administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An efficient way to promote better access to organizational data is:

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A)   to store the data in the cloud.
B)   to store the data on site.
C)   to triage and tier the data.
D)   to participate in a health information exchange.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A nurse is discussing computerized physician order entry with a physician. The physician prefers to handwrite orders. Which statement by the nurse is correct about computerized physician order entry systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   "There are less errors and misinterpretation of orders when physician orders are entered in the computer."
B)   "There is better reimbursement for patient care from insurance companies when orders are entered in the computer."
C)   "Patient safety is not related to computerized physician order entry."
D)   "Physician order entry systems do not have any automated decision support built into them."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Paper-based orders have been shown to be just as efficient and safe as computerized physician order entry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Consistently sharing information about patients across health systems violates interoperability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Case management information systems are especially beneficial for those with:

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A)   acute emergent problems.
B)   self-limiting illnesses.
C)   chronic diseases.
D)   All of these are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The acuity system calculates the care requirements for individual patients based on:

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A)   severity of illness.
B)   specialized equipment and technology needed.
C)   intensity of interventions.
D)   All of these are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   computerized physician order entry system
B)   case management information system
C)   picture archiving and storage system
D)   database management systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A nurse is reviewing information from a previous inpatient admission of a patient with chronic disease. Which type of information is the nurse identifying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trends across the hospitalizations
B)   Guidelines to outline course of treatment
C)   Treatment protocols to maximize patient outcomes and support best practices
D)   The right resources for care and preventive treatmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A nurse case manager is working with the staff to develop nursing interventions and care guidelines to optimize the patient's outcomes, which will be used in forming a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   care plan.
B)   a decision tree.
C)   a collaborative algorithm.
D)   All of these are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Another name for a clinical information system is electronic health record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A healthcare system creates a database of aggregate patient information. This database will help reduce which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Communication errors
B)   Patient complaints
C)   Employee dissatisfaction
D)   Continuity of careE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

An informatics nurse is aggregating patient data that will be used across multiple healthcare systems. This will improve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Access
B)   Patient privacy
C)   Data storage
D)   CollaborationE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A radiology information system equipped with a picture archiving and communication system provides all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   hard copy film storage.
B)   sharing of radiology images.
C)   faster access to results.
D)   the ability to compare images from previous tests to the current one.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Explore the administrative information systems and their applications in your healthcare organization.
a.What are the main systems used?
b.How is data shared among systems?
c.What examples of functional, structural, and semantic interoperability can you identify?

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Question 19

Organizational financial systems frequently interface with materials management, staffing, and billing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A physician handwrites a patient care order. To reduce misinterpretation of the order, which of the following should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Request that the order be entered in the computerized physician order entry system
B)   Read the order back to the physician
C)   Enter the order into the electronic health record nursing documentation
D)   Call the nursing supervisor for assistanceE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Administrative Information Systems

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.

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A healthcare facility is integrating a new clinical information system, and a team of healthcare professionals are developing the design of the system. These health professionals are:

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Paper-based orders have been shown to be just as efficient and safe as computerized physician order entry.

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An informatics nurse is aggregating patient data that will be used across multiple healthcare systems. This will improve which of the following?

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A radiology information system equipped with a picture archiving and communication system provides all of the following except:

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Case management information systems are especially beneficial for those with:

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A physician handwrites a patient care order. To reduce misinterpretation of the order, which of the following should the nurse do?

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Organizational financial systems frequently interface with materials management, staffing, and billing systems.

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The acuity system calculates the care requirements for individual patients based on:

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An efficient way to promote better access to organizational data is:

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Explore the administrative information systems and their applications in your healthcare organization. a.What are the main systems used? b.How is data shared among systems? c.What examples of functional, structural, and semantic interoperability can you identify?

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A healthcare system creates a database of aggregate patient information. This database will help reduce which of the following?

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Another name for a clinical information system is electronic health record.

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Pharmacy information systems streamline the order entry, dispensing, verification, and authorization process for medication administration.

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A nurse is discussing computerized physician order entry with a physician. The physician prefers to handwrite orders. Which statement by the nurse is correct about computerized physician order entry systems?

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Laboratory information systems typically report only high values for blood specimens.

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Consistently sharing information about patients across health systems violates interoperability.

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A nurse is reviewing information from a previous inpatient admission of a patient with chronic disease. Which type of information is the nurse identifying?

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A nurse case manager is working with the staff to develop nursing interventions and care guidelines to optimize the patient's outcomes, which will be used in forming a(n) :

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A nurse researcher needs to access a healthcare system's data mine to review the system's database.

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