HIMT 11 – INFORMATICS – Bayelsa State College of Health Technology

1.

What is "predictive analytics" in health informatics?

Creating backup copies of data

Using data analysis to predict future health trends and outcomes

Encrypting health records

Managing hospital staff schedules

2.

What is "health informatics research"?

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

The creation of paper-based records

The management of healthcare provider schedules

The development of pharmaceuticals

3.

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

A manual filing system

A physical storage location for health records

A method for encrypting data

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

4.

What does "EHR" stand for?

Electronic Health Registration

Emergency Health Response

Emergency Health Record

Electronic Health Record

5.

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

Developing new pharmaceuticals

Designing medical equipment

Managing hospital finances

Managing patient health records and ensuring compliance with regulations

6.

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

ICD-10

CPT

HL7

SNOMED CT

7.

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

The creation of backup copies

The process of transferring data from one system to another

The scheduling of patient appointments

The process of encrypting data

8.

What does "data silo" mean in health informatics?

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

A system for creating backup copies

A method for encrypting data

A tool for scheduling appointments

9.

What is a common challenge with implementing health informatics systems?

Reducing data accuracy

Simplifying paper-based records

Ensuring data privacy and security

Increasing physical storage needs

10.

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

Local server storage

Manual data entry

Cloud computing

Paper-based systems

11.

Which system helps in managing and processing laboratory test results?

Practice Management System

Health Information Exchange

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Electronic Prescribing System

12.

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

13.

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

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

14.

Which standard is used for electronic health record data exchange?

HL7

SNOMED CT

LOINC

ICD-10

15.

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

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

Patient Management System (PMS)

16.

How does "machine learning" benefit health informatics?

By providing advanced algorithms for predicting patient outcomes and personalizing care

By simplifying user interfaces

By reducing data storage capacity

By increasing manual data entry

17.

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

To coordinate national efforts to promote health IT and interoperability

To regulate healthcare provider salaries

To create pharmaceuticals

To manage insurance claims

18.

What is "health data mining"?

Creating paper-based records

Managing patient appointments

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

Encrypting patient data

19.

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

Patient Access and Communication System

Personal Archive and Communication System

Public Access and Care System

Picture Archiving and Communication System

20.

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

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

Health Level Seven (HL7)

21.

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

Telemedicine

Electronic Health Records

Diagnostic Imaging

Drug Discovery

22.

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

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

23.

What is Health Informatics?

The development of pharmaceuticals

The study of how information technology is used in healthcare

The study of human anatomy

The management of financial accounts in healthcare

24.

What does "interoperability" refer to in health informatics?

The management of healthcare provider schedules

The storage of patient records

The process of encrypting patient data

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

25.

What is the primary goal of health informatics?

To create new medical devices

To increase the number of hospital beds

To develop new medical treatments

To manage and analyze health information

26.

What does "data standardization" involve in health informatics?

Encrypting patient data

Managing appointment schedules

Creating uniform data formats and definitions to ensure consistency across systems

Creating paper-based records

27.

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

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

To manage hospital finances

To develop new pharmaceuticals

To design medical equipment

28.

What does EHR stand for?

Electronic Health Report

Electronic Health Record

Extended Health Record

Emergency Health Record

29.

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

It manages healthcare provider schedules

It encrypts patient data

It creates paper-based records

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

30.

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

International Classification of Diseases

Integrated Clinical Data

Internal Code for Diagnosis

International Clinical Documentation

31.

What is the purpose of "wearable health technology"?

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

To develop new pharmaceuticals

To manage patient records

To schedule patient appointments

32.

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 management of appointment schedules

The creation of user interfaces

The process of encrypting data

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

33.

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

Telemedicine

Traditional paper-based records

Handwritten patient notes

Manual appointment scheduling

34.

Which standard is used for exchanging healthcare information between systems?

ISO 9001

IEEE 802.11

HL7 (Health Level Seven)

PCI-DSS

35.

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

To provide financial incentives to hospitals

To develop new pharmaceutical products

To share health information across different healthcare organizations

To increase the number of medical tests performed

36.

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

Practice Management System

Electronic Prescribing System

Clinical Decision Support System

Health Information Exchange

37.

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

Creating paper-based records

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

Encrypting patient data

Managing patient appointments

38.

What does "EHR interoperability" mean?

The process of improving patient access to their health records

The implementation of EHR systems in multiple healthcare settings

The development of new EHR software features

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

39.

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

40.

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

Encrypting health records

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

Managing patient schedules

Creating paper-based records

41.

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

A method for encrypting patient data

A system for managing healthcare provider schedules

A tool for creating paper records

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

42.

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

To ensure accurate billing and coding

To manage patient appointments

To provide telehealth services

To create new diagnostic tests

43.

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

Clinical Engineering

Medical Technology

Health Informatics

Health Management

44.

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

To manage appointment schedules

To reduce data storage requirements

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

To create paper-based records

45.

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

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

Manual record-keeping

Basic data encryption techniques

Small-scale health data management

46.

How does "virtual reality" contribute to health informatics?

By encrypting health records

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

By managing patient appointments

By creating paper-based records

47.

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

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

To manage patient appointments

To encrypt patient data

To create physical health records

48.

What does the term "telemedicine" refer to?

The development of new medical imaging techniques

The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely

The process of automating billing and coding procedures

The integration of medical devices into electronic health records

49.

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

C) The creation of paper-based records

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

D) The management of appointment schedules

B) The encryption of patient data

50.

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

The simplification of billing processes

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

The creation of paper-based records

The reduction of data security measures

51.

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

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

52.

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

To encrypt patient data

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

To develop pharmaceuticals

To manage patient appointments

53.

How does "genomic informatics" contribute to healthcare?

By analyzing genetic data to personalize treatments and understand genetic conditions

By encrypting health records

By creating backup copies of data

By managing appointment schedules

54.

Which of the following best describes "clinical informatics"?

The study of medical data storage methods

The implementation of telehealth services

The development of medical devices

The application of information technology to clinical practice

55.

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

To store patient records

To schedule patient appointments

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

To manage billing processes

56.

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

To monitor and control medical devices

To store large volumes of health data for analysis and reporting

To manage patient appointments and scheduling

To facilitate communication between different healthcare providers

57.

What is the purpose of data encryption in health informatics?

To manage appointment schedules

To protect sensitive health information from unauthorized access

To increase physical storage requirements

To simplify data entry processes

58.

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

Creating paper-based records

Scheduling patient appointments

Managing hospital finances

Using data analytics and evidence to guide clinical and administrative decisions

59.

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

To provide decision support for clinical staff

To encrypt patient health information for security

To centralize and manage health data from multiple sources

To perform real-time patient monitoring

60.

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

A tool for creating paper-based records

A system for managing patient appointments

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

A method for encrypting health records

61.

What is a "dashboard" in health informatics?

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

A tool for creating paper-based records

A method for encrypting data

A system for managing appointments

62.

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

63.

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

Scheduling patient appointments

Encrypting data

Ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and reliable

Creating backup copies of data

64.

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

A system used to manage health data and support healthcare delivery

A system for managing hospital supply chains

A network of healthcare providers sharing patient information

A tool for automating medical billing processes

65.

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

To define billing procedures

To establish standards for securing electronic health information

To schedule patient appointments

To create paper-based records

66.

What is "clinical data analytics"?

The scheduling of medical appointments

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

The management of hospital finances

The creation of patient records

67.

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

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Platform

68.

What is "precision medicine"?

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

The scheduling of patient appointments

The management of hospital finances

The creation of paper-based records

69.

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

Electronic Health Record System

Telephone System

Fax System

Manual Paper Records System

70.

What does "HITECH" stand for?

Health Information Transfer for Economic and Clinical Health Act

Health Information Transfer for Electronic Health Act

Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act