HIMT 11 – INFORMATICS – Bayelsa State College of Health Technology

1.

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

To centralize and manage health data from multiple sources

To perform real-time patient monitoring

To encrypt patient health information for security

To provide decision support for clinical staff

2.

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

To define billing procedures

To establish standards for securing electronic health information

To create paper-based records

To schedule patient appointments

3.

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

The creation of backup copies

The scheduling of patient appointments

The process of transferring data from one system to another

The process of encrypting data

4.

What does "HITECH" stand for?

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

Health Information Transfer for Economic and Clinical Health Act

5.

What is a common challenge with implementing health informatics systems?

Simplifying paper-based records

Reducing data accuracy

Ensuring data privacy and security

Increasing physical storage needs

6.

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

Internal Code for Diagnosis

International Clinical Documentation

International Classification of Diseases

Integrated Clinical Data

7.

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

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

8.

Which of the following best describes "clinical informatics"?

The application of information technology to clinical practice

The implementation of telehealth services

The development of medical devices

The study of medical data storage methods

9.

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

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

To encrypt patient data

To develop pharmaceuticals

To manage patient appointments

10.

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

Picture Archiving and Communication System

Personal Archive and Communication System

Public Access and Care System

Patient Access and Communication System

11.

What is "health data mining"?

Encrypting patient data

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

Managing patient appointments

Creating paper-based records

12.

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

To manage billing processes

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

To store patient records

To schedule patient appointments

13.

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

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

Managing patient schedules

Encrypting health records

Creating paper-based records

14.

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

Local server storage

Cloud computing

Manual data entry

Paper-based systems

15.

What is the purpose of data encryption in health informatics?

To protect sensitive health information from unauthorized access

To increase physical storage requirements

To manage appointment schedules

To simplify data entry processes

16.

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

17.

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

A tool for automating medical billing processes

A system for managing hospital supply chains

A network of healthcare providers sharing patient information

A system used to manage health data and support healthcare delivery

18.

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

19.

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

Managing hospital finances

Developing new pharmaceuticals

Designing medical equipment

Managing patient health records and ensuring compliance with regulations

20.

How does "genomic informatics" contribute to healthcare?

By encrypting health records

By analyzing genetic data to personalize treatments and understand genetic conditions

By creating backup copies of data

By managing appointment schedules

21.

What does "EHR" stand for?

Electronic Health Record

Emergency Health Record

Emergency Health Response

Electronic Health Registration

22.

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

Clinical Engineering

Medical Technology

Health Management

Health Informatics

23.

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

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

To design medical equipment

To develop new pharmaceuticals

To manage hospital finances

24.

How does "virtual reality" contribute to health informatics?

By managing patient appointments

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

By creating paper-based records

By encrypting health records

25.

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

To create pharmaceuticals

To manage insurance claims

To coordinate national efforts to promote health IT and interoperability

To regulate healthcare provider salaries

26.

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

27.

What is "clinical data analytics"?

The creation of patient records

The management of hospital finances

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

The scheduling of medical appointments

28.

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

Basic data encryption techniques

Small-scale health data management

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

Manual record-keeping

29.

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

To manage patient appointments

To encrypt patient data

To create physical health records

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

30.

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

The process of encrypting patient data

The method of storing data in a cloud environment

The ability to increase system performance

The ability of different systems to work together and share information

31.

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

A method for encrypting data

A physical storage location for health records

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

A manual filing system

32.

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

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

To manage appointment schedules

To create paper-based records

To reduce data storage requirements

33.

What does the term "telemedicine" refer to?

The integration of medical devices into electronic health records

The development of new medical imaging techniques

The process of automating billing and coding procedures

The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely

34.

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

A tool for creating paper-based records

A method for encrypting health records

A system for managing patient appointments

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

35.

Which system helps in managing and processing laboratory test results?

Electronic Prescribing System

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Practice Management System

Health Information Exchange

36.

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

To ensure accurate billing and coding

To create new diagnostic tests

To provide telehealth services

To manage patient appointments

37.

What does "interoperability" refer to in health informatics?

The management of healthcare provider schedules

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

The storage of patient records

The process of encrypting patient data

38.

Which standard is used for electronic health record data exchange?

LOINC

SNOMED CT

ICD-10

HL7

39.

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 process of encrypting data

The management of appointment schedules

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

The creation of user interfaces

40.

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 tool for creating paper records

A method for encrypting patient data

A system for managing healthcare provider schedules

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

41.

How does "machine learning" benefit health informatics?

By increasing manual data entry

By providing advanced algorithms for predicting patient outcomes and personalizing care

By simplifying user interfaces

By reducing data storage capacity

42.

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

Telephone System

Manual Paper Records System

Fax System

Electronic Health Record System

43.

What is a "dashboard" in health informatics?

A tool for creating paper-based records

A method for encrypting data

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

A system for managing appointments

44.

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

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

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

45.

What is the purpose of "wearable health technology"?

To schedule patient appointments

To manage patient records

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

To develop new pharmaceuticals

46.

What is "predictive analytics" in health informatics?

Using data analysis to predict future health trends and outcomes

Creating backup copies of data

Managing hospital staff schedules

Encrypting health records

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)

Health Level Seven (HL7)

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

49.

What is "precision medicine"?

The management of hospital finances

The creation of paper-based records

The scheduling of patient appointments

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

50.

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

Encrypting data

Creating backup copies of data

Ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and reliable

Scheduling patient appointments

51.

What is Health Informatics?

The study of human anatomy

The management of financial accounts in healthcare

The study of how information technology is used in healthcare

The development of pharmaceuticals

52.

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

Patient Management System (PMS)

Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

53.

Which standard is used for exchanging healthcare information between systems?

ISO 9001

IEEE 802.11

HL7 (Health Level Seven)

PCI-DSS

54.

What does "data visualization" involve in health informatics?

Scheduling patient appointments

Encrypting patient data

Creating paper-based records

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

55.

What does EHR stand for?

Electronic Health Record

Emergency Health Record

Extended Health Record

Electronic Health Report

56.

What does "data standardization" involve in health informatics?

Encrypting patient data

Creating uniform data formats and definitions to ensure consistency across systems

Managing appointment schedules

Creating paper-based records

57.

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

Health Information Exchange

Practice Management System

Electronic Prescribing System

Clinical Decision Support System

58.

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

HL7

SNOMED CT

ICD-10

CPT

59.

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

Drug Discovery

Telemedicine

Electronic Health Records

Diagnostic Imaging

60.

What is "health informatics research"?

The development of pharmaceuticals

The management of healthcare provider schedules

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

The creation of paper-based records

61.

What is the primary goal of health informatics?

To develop new medical treatments

To manage and analyze health information

To create new medical devices

To increase the number of hospital beds

62.

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

It encrypts patient data

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

It creates paper-based records

It manages healthcare provider schedules

63.

What does "data silo" mean in health informatics?

A tool for scheduling appointments

A method for encrypting data

A system for creating backup copies

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

64.

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

Telemedicine

Handwritten patient notes

Traditional paper-based records

Manual appointment scheduling

65.

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

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)

Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)

66.

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

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

The simplification of billing processes

The creation of paper-based records

The reduction of data security measures

67.

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

68.

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

To increase the number of medical tests performed

To share health information across different healthcare organizations

To develop new pharmaceutical products

To provide financial incentives to hospitals

69.

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

Scheduling patient appointments

Creating paper-based records

Using data analytics and evidence to guide clinical and administrative decisions

Managing hospital finances

70.

What does "patient-centered informatics" focus on?

Creating physical health records

Encrypting patient data

Managing hospital finances

Using health informatics to improve patient engagement and personalized care