HIMT 11 – INFORMATICS – Bayelsa State College of Health Technology

1.

What does "patient-centered informatics" focus on?

Creating physical health records

Managing hospital finances

Using health informatics to improve patient engagement and personalized care

Encrypting patient data

2.

What is a "health information exchange" (HIE)?

A method for encrypting data

A system that facilitates the electronic sharing of health information between organizations

A physical storage location for health records

A manual filing system

3.

What is "health data mining"?

Creating paper-based records

Encrypting patient data

The process of analyzing large datasets to uncover patterns and insights for healthcare improvements

Managing patient appointments

4.

Which term describes the use of information technology to improve healthcare delivery?

Health Management

Health Informatics

Clinical Engineering

Medical Technology

5.

What does "data-driven decision-making" involve in health informatics?

Scheduling patient appointments

Creating paper-based records

Managing hospital finances

Using data analytics and evidence to guide clinical and administrative decisions

6.

What is "health informatics research"?

The creation of paper-based records

The study and analysis of health data to advance knowledge and improve healthcare practices

The development of pharmaceuticals

The management of healthcare provider schedules

7.

What is "predictive analytics" in health informatics?

Using data analysis to predict future health trends and outcomes

Creating backup copies of data

Encrypting health records

Managing hospital staff schedules

8.

Which law in the U.S. regulates the privacy and security of health information?

Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

9.

What is the role of a "clinical decision support system" (CDSS) in health informatics?

To manage billing processes

To schedule patient appointments

To store patient records

To provide healthcare professionals with data-driven recommendations to improve decision-making

10.

What is a "health information management" (HIM) professional responsible for? A) Managing patient health records and ensuring compliance with regulations

Designing medical equipment

Managing hospital finances

Managing patient health records and ensuring compliance with regulations

Developing new pharmaceuticals

11.

What is the primary goal of health informatics?

To increase the number of hospital beds

To develop new medical treatments

To manage and analyze health information

To create new medical devices

12.

What is the purpose of Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

To provide financial incentives to hospitals

To develop new pharmaceutical products

To increase the number of medical tests performed

To share health information across different healthcare organizations

13.

What does "big data" refer to in health informatics?

Manual record-keeping

Large volumes of health data that can be analyzed for insights and trends

Small-scale health data management

Basic data encryption techniques

14.

What does the term "telemedicine" refer to?

The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely

The integration of medical devices into electronic health records

The development of new medical imaging techniques

The process of automating billing and coding procedures

15.

What is Health Informatics?

The development of pharmaceuticals

The study of human anatomy

The study of how information technology is used in healthcare

The management of financial accounts in healthcare

16.

What is the purpose of "reporting tools" in health informatics?

To develop pharmaceuticals

To encrypt patient data

To generate and present health data reports for analysis and decision-making

To manage patient appointments

17.

What is the purpose of the "HIPAA Security Rule"?

To define billing procedures

To create paper-based records

To schedule patient appointments

To establish standards for securing electronic health information

18.

Which of the following is an example of a health information technology (HIT) application?

Telemedicine

Traditional paper-based records

Manual appointment scheduling

Handwritten patient notes

19.

What does "interoperability" refer to in health informatics?

The ability of different health IT systems to work together and exchange information

The management of healthcare provider schedules

The storage of patient records

The process of encrypting patient data

20.

How does "machine learning" benefit health informatics?

By reducing data storage capacity

By increasing manual data entry

By simplifying user interfaces

By providing advanced algorithms for predicting patient outcomes and personalizing care

21.

Which regulation governs the protection of patient data in the United States?

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)

22.

What is "natural language processing" (NLP) in health informatics?

A method for encrypting health records

A system for managing patient appointments

A tool for creating paper-based records

A technology that enables computers to understand and interpret human language in health data

23.

What is "blockchain technology" used for in health informatics?

To reduce data storage requirements

To create paper-based records

To enhance the security and integrity of health data through decentralized ledger systems

To manage appointment schedules

24.

How does "virtual reality" contribute to health informatics?

By encrypting health records

By creating paper-based records

By managing patient appointments

By providing immersive simulations for training, therapy, and patient education

25.

What does "EHR" stand for?

Electronic Health Record

Emergency Health Response

Emergency Health Record

Electronic Health Registration

26.

What is a common challenge with implementing health informatics systems?

Simplifying paper-based records

Increasing physical storage needs

Reducing data accuracy

Ensuring data privacy and security

27.

Which system is commonly used to manage electronic health records (EHRs)?

Telephone System

Manual Paper Records System

Fax System

Electronic Health Record System

28.

Which of the following is a commonly used tool for health information exchange?

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Platform

Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

29.

Which technology is used to ensure EHR data is accessible from different locations?

Manual data entry

Paper-based systems

Local server storage

Cloud computing

30.

What does "ICD" stand for in the context of health informatics?

Internal Code for Diagnosis

International Classification of Diseases

International Clinical Documentation

Integrated Clinical Data

31.

What is a "patient portal"?s B) A system for managing healthcare provider schedules C) A method for encrypting patient data D) A tool for creating paper records

An online platform that allows patients to access their health information and communicate with their healthcare providers

A method for encrypting patient data

A system for managing healthcare provider schedules

A tool for creating paper records

32.

What does EHR stand for?

Electronic Health Report

Extended Health Record

Emergency Health Record

Electronic Health Record

33.

Which standard is commonly used for the exchange of electronic health information?

HL7

ICD-10

CPT

SNOMED CT

34.

What does "data integrity" refer to in health informatics?

Scheduling patient appointments

Encrypting data

Creating backup copies of data

Ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and reliable

35.

What is "precision medicine"?

The creation of paper-based records

The management of hospital finances

The scheduling of patient appointments

An approach to healthcare that uses data, including genetic information, to tailor treatments to individual patients

36.

What is "usability testing" in the context of health informatics?

Managing patient appointments

Encrypting patient data

Evaluating how user-friendly and effective health IT systems are for healthcare professionals

Creating paper-based records

37.

What is the purpose of a "data repository" in health informatics?

To provide decision support for clinical staff

To centralize and manage health data from multiple sources

To encrypt patient health information for security

To perform real-time patient monitoring

38.

What does the acronym "PACS" stand for in health informatics?

Personal Archive and Communication System

Picture Archiving and Communication System

Patient Access and Communication System

Public Access and Care System

39.

Which standard is used for exchanging healthcare information between systems?

PCI-DSS

ISO 9001

IEEE 802.11

HL7 (Health Level Seven)

40.

What is "robotic process automation" (RPA) in health informatics?

Managing patient schedules

Using software robots to automate repetitive and rule-based tasks in health IT systems

Creating paper-based records

Encrypting health records

41.

What role does "Internet of Things" (IoT) play in health informatics?

It creates paper-based records

It manages healthcare provider schedules

It encrypts patient data

It connects health devices to the internet for real-time monitoring and data collection

42.

How does "genomic informatics" contribute to healthcare?

By analyzing genetic data to personalize treatments and understand genetic conditions

By managing appointment schedules

By creating backup copies of data

By encrypting health records

43.

Which type of system is used to manage patient appointments and schedules?c

Clinical Decision Support System

Practice Management System

Electronic Prescribing System

Health Information Exchange

44.

What is the purpose of "wearable health technology"?

To schedule patient appointments

To monitor and collect health data from individuals in real-time

To manage patient records

To develop new pharmaceuticals

45.

Which of the following is a key component of a health informatics system?

Drug Discovery

Electronic Health Records

Diagnostic Imaging

Telemedicine

46.

What is a "dashboard" in health informatics?

A tool for creating paper-based records

A visual interface that displays key health data metrics and performance indicators

A method for encrypting data

A system for managing appointments

47.

What is "data interoperability" in the context of health informatics?

A) The ability of different health IT systems to exchange and use data effectively

C) The creation of paper-based records

B) The encryption of patient data

D) The management of appointment schedules

48.

Which technology allows for the secure transfer of health information between different systems?

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

Health Level Seven (HL7)

49.

What is the role of the ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology)?

To create pharmaceuticals

To coordinate national efforts to promote health IT and interoperability

To manage insurance claims

To regulate healthcare provider salaries

50.

What does "HITECH" stand for?

Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

Health Information Transfer for Electronic Health Act

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

Health Information Transfer for Economic and Clinical Health Act

51.

What is "meaningful use" in the context of EHR systems?

The simplification of billing processes

The reduction of data security measures

The creation of paper-based records

The use of EHR systems in ways that improve patient care and outcomes

52.

What does "data standardization" involve in health informatics?

Creating uniform data formats and definitions to ensure consistency across systems

Encrypting patient data

Managing appointment schedules

Creating paper-based records

53.

What does the term "interoperability" refer to in health informatics?

The method of storing data in a cloud environment

The ability of different systems to work together and share information

The ability to increase system performance

The process of encrypting patient data

54.

What is a "health information system" (HIS)?

A system for managing hospital supply chains

A system used to manage health data and support healthcare delivery

A network of healthcare providers sharing patient information

A tool for automating medical billing processes

55.

What is the goal of "health information management" (HIM)?

To manage hospital finances

To design medical equipment

To manage patient records, ensure data accuracy, and comply with regulations

To develop new pharmaceuticals

56.

What is the primary benefit of using a Health Information Management (HIM) system?

To provide telehealth services

To ensure accurate billing and coding

To create new diagnostic tests

To manage patient appointments

57.

What does "data visualization" involve in health informatics?

Creating paper-based records

The use of graphical tools to represent health data for easier interpretation

Encrypting patient data

Scheduling patient appointments

58.

What does "data migration" refer to in health informatics?

The scheduling of patient appointments

The creation of backup copies

The process of transferring data from one system to another

The process of encrypting data

59.

Which standard is used for electronic health record data exchange?

ICD-10

SNOMED CT

LOINC

HL7

60.

What is "artificial intelligence" (AI) used for in health informatics?

To encrypt patient data

To manage patient appointments

To enhance data analysis, decision-making, and predictive capabilities

To create physical health records

61.

Which system is used to manage and track medication orders and administration?

Patient Management System (PMS)

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

62.

Which of the following is an example of a clinical decision support system (CDSS)?

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

63.

What is the main purpose of a "data warehouse" in health informatics?

To store large volumes of health data for analysis and reporting

To manage patient appointments and scheduling

To monitor and control medical devices

To facilitate communication between different healthcare providers

64.

What does "EHR interoperability" mean?

The process of improving patient access to their health records

The ability of different EHR systems to exchange and use data effectively

The implementation of EHR systems in multiple healthcare settings

The development of new EHR software features

65.

What is the purpose of data encryption in health informatics?

To simplify data entry processes

To protect sensitive health information from unauthorized access

To increase physical storage requirements

To manage appointment schedules

66.

What does "data silo" mean in health informatics?

A system for creating backup copies

A situation where data is isolated and not easily shared across systems

A tool for scheduling appointments

A method for encrypting data

67.

Which of the following best describes "clinical informatics"?

The application of information technology to clinical practice

The study of medical data storage methods

The implementation of telehealth services

The development of medical devices

68.

Which system helps in managing and processing laboratory test results?

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Practice Management System

Health Information Exchange

Electronic Prescribing System

69.

What is "workflow analysis" in health informatics? A) The process of evaluating how health IT systems fit into and improve existing clinical workflows B) The process of encrypting data C) The creation of user interfaces D) The management of appointment schedules

The creation of user interfaces

The management of appointment schedules

The process of encrypting data

The process of evaluating how health IT systems fit into and improve existing clinical workflows

70.

What is "clinical data analytics"?

The management of hospital finances

The process of analyzing health data to improve patient outcomes and care

The scheduling of medical appointments

The creation of patient records