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*Which of the following elements is NOT considered a basic component of every information system:

answer

none of the above

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*What is the main focus of the system planning and analysis phase of the systems development life cycle:

answer

implementation planning

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*A system that manages data for an entire healthcare business is referred to as:

answer

enterprise wide system

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*An information system consists of:

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data people process

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*Which of the following should a system analyst use to collect information about the requirements of an IS project:

answer

Review existing forms Review existing databases Observe end users performing their jobs

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*Use case and sequence diagrams are an example of a:

answer

modeling language

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*What basic components make up every communication system:

answer

transmitters, receivers, media, and data

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*Which of the following connects devices across a large geographical area, such as a state:

answer

WAN

question

*In a network environment, a database shared among several end-user workstations would be stored on a:

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server

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*Which of the following is a type of computer network specifically designed to allow direct communication between the networks of separate companies:

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extranet

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*Which of the following is a fifth generation programming language that uses human language to allow users to speak to computers in a more conversational way:

answer

natural language

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*I am looking for a method of data security. Which of the following would be one choice:

answer

cryptography

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*An information system that alerts a physician when a laboratory value is outside of the normal range is called a(n):

answer

decision support system

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*Which of the following can be described as an organized collection of data saved in a file on a computer:

answer

database

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*What is the purpose of databases:

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to store and retrieve data

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Which of the following provides organizations with the ability to access data from multiple databases and to combine the results into a single questions and reporting interface:

answer

data warehouse

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*Which of the following includes computers that share resources such as printers or disk space across a computer network:

answer

servers

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*Which of the following enable(s) computer on a network to communicate with each other:

answer

protocols

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*Which of the following would be an example of two factor authentication:

answer

password and retinal scan

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*My computer is acting strange. My technical support said that I have been infected with a trojan horse. What does he mean by this:

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I have been infected by a computer that gains unauthorized access by masquerading as software that is useful when it can compromise data.

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*Identification, authentication, and certification are standards that:

answer

Cover the use of personal ID numbers that restrict the use to a system

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*Standards that dictate how the organization's IT resources are protected from theft and damage are referred to as ___ standards:

answer

physical security

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*Which of the following is used as sketch of the user interface during system development:

answer

screen prototype

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Systems testing of a new information system should be performed by:

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using actual patient data

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*Which of the following were the only computers available prior to the late 1960's:

answer

mainframes

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*These computers are used to handle intensive input/output business transactions:

answer

mainframes

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*Which of the following is a snap shot in time and consolidates data from multiple sources to enhance decision making:

answer

data warehouse

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*I just received a new job. I have the responsibility of leading physicians in the adoption of clinical information systems. My title must be:

answer

chief medical informatics officer

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*I am looking to purchase an information system that identifies patterns in data. What system should I purchase:

answer

data mining

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*I am looking to purchase a system that will be used by the physicians to order medications, tests, and other treatment. This system must use alerts and reminder. I must be looking to purchase what type of system:

answer

clinical provider order entry

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*As an HIM professional, I am involved in data collection, developing the data dictionary and building edits. What role do I have:

answer

data quality

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*What system would you expect to perform drug compatibility checks, have information on contraindications and control inventory:

answer

pharmacy information system

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As an HIM professional, I am involved in screen design and system functionality. What role do I have:

answer

electronic system design and development

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*Which of the following is an example of data collected by a patient monitoring system:

answer

vital signs

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*In the HL7 EHR functional model, the section that provides the functionality for public health and performance improvement is:

answer

supportive

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*I work for a 10-hospital chain that is purchasing five more hospitals. Many of these hospitals have different vendors supplying their information systems. This has resulted in concerns regarding:

answer

interoperability

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*As a nurse, there are clinical practice guidelines that I should follow in caring for my patients. Where can I find these:

answer

embedded in EHR

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*I have been asked to justify my request for an electronic document management system. Which of the following would I use:

answer

space savings

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Why is an ideal EHR system one that requires point of care charting:

answer

supports clinical decision making

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Which of the following is a transition strategy to achieve an EHR:

answer

Electronic document mgmt system

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To ensure that a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system supports patient safety, what other system must also be in place:

answer

pharmacy information system

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When was the concept of an EHR first conceived:

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1960s

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Which statement is TRUE concerning CDR and EHR:

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CDR supports mgmt of data for an EHR

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The situation used to describe a combination of paper and electronic health record content is:

answer

a hybrid record

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Electronic prescribing is a special case of:

answer

CPOE

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Which of the following is not a database:

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interface

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Which of the following describes the content of information that should be exchanged among referring providers:

answer

continuity of care record

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A vocabulary is described as being controlled when it:

answer

establishes meaning for terms used in the EHR

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LOINC is a terminology that is used for coding:

answer

lab results and other observations

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Which of the following may be managed in an electronic document mgmt system (EDMS):

answer

document images email PACS

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A critical element of data retrieval planning is designing:

answer

screen layout

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Structured data may be entered into an EHR via:

answer

macro point and click voice command

question

Natural language processing:

answer

converts narrative information to structured data

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A local area network using internet based protocols is an:

answer

intranet

question

A tool that helps identify all costs associated with implementing an EHR is a(n):

answer

total cost of ownership

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As part of an EHR system selection, due diligence should be done:

answer

before contracting for an EHR product

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Which of the following would not be document on an EHR migration path:

answer

training physicians on how to use the new CPOE

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System build is the process where:

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data tables are loaded and screen layouts customized

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Our team is testing our new EHR. Currently we are testing whether or not all of the components will work together. This type of testing is called:

answer

system testing

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Chart conversion includes:

answer

deciding what paper-based content should be automated

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Which of the following is not an element of data quality:

answer

data backup

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The primary user of computerized provider order entry is a:

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physician

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Data security programs include a variety of measures for safeguarding data and computer programs, including:

answer

technical measures such as using password protection mgmt practices such as prohibiting the sharing of passwords physical safeguards such as locking computer rooms

question

Some of the greatest threats to the security of health information and information systems come from:

answer

employees who make unintentional mistakes employees who steal computer equipment employees who deliberately introduce computer viruses into the system

question

The primary reason that healthcare organizations develop business continuity plans is to minimize the effects of:

answer

computer shutdowns during natural disasters

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Critique this statement: HIPPA represents an attempt to establish best practices and standards for health information security:

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This is a true statement

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An information system security program should include:

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protection for data privacy protection for data integrity protection for data availability

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A risk analysis is useful to :

answer

identify security threats

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These are safeguards that protect equipment, media, and facilities:

answer

physical access controls

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Which of the following is true regarding HIPPA security provisions:

answer

covered entities must establish a contingency mgmt plan

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Which of the following techniques should be used to determine what information access privileges an employee should have:

answer

user-based context-based role-based

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The HIPAA data integrity standard requires that organizations:

answer

keep documented logs of system access and access attempts

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Which of the following is required by HIPAA standards:

answer

data must be encrypted when deemed appropriate from the results of a risk assessment

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Which of the following is required by HIPAA standards:

answer

a written contingency plan

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Security controls built into a computer software program are:

answer

application controls

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This type of controls is designed to prevent damage caused by computer hackers:

answer

network controls

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Policies and procedures that address the mgmt of computer resources and security are:

answer

administrative contols

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Match the following concepts embodied by information security programs with their functions:

answer

safeguarding system reliability=availability safeguarding system access=privacy safeguarding system accuracy=integrity

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Which of the following best describes information security:

answer

the mechanisms for safeguarding information and information systems

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Which of the following terms means that data should be complete, accurate and consistent:

answer

data integrity

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What is the biggest threat to the security of healthcare data:

answer

employees

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What does the term access control mean:

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identifying which data employees should have a right to use

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Which of the following is considered an application control:

answer

password mgmt edit check audit trail

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Which of the following is a software program that tracks every access to data in the computer system:

answer

audit trail

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Which of the following is true about HIPAA security requirements:

answer

they require that a security official be appointed to take responsibility for the entire information security program of the organization they require that employees security awareness training be conducted they require that there be a business continuity plan in place

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Which of the following is an organization's planned response to protect its information in case of a natural disaster:

answer

business continuity plan

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Though the Security Rule does not specify audit frequency, an organization's security policies and procedures should be reviewed:

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once a year

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The three elements of a security program are ensuring data availability, protection, and:

answer

integrity

question

Within the context of data security, protecting data privacy basically means defending or safeguarding:

answer

access to information

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According to an FBI study, most security breaches occur:

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from employees

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In addition to people, threats to data security include:

answer

natural disasters power surges hardware malfunctions

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The first and most fundamental strategy for minimizing security threats is to:

answer

establish a security organization

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Administrative controls include policies and procedures that address the ___ of computer resources:

answer

management

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The individual responsible for ensuring that everyone follows the organization's data security policies and procedures is the:

answer

chief security officer

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An employee accesses PHI on a computer system that does not relate to her job functions. What security mechanism should have been implemented to minimize this security breach:

answer

access controls

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A visitor to the hospital looks at the screen of the admitting clerk's workstation when she leaves her desk to copy some admitting documents. What security mechanism would best have minimized this security breach:

answer

automatic logoff controls

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A laboratory employee forgot his user ID badge at home and uses another lab employee's badge to access the computer system. What controls should have been in place to minimize this security breach:

answer

workforce security awareness training

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A dietary dept. donated its old microcomputer to a school. Some old patient data were still on the microcomputer. What controls would have minimized this security breach:

answer

device and media controls

question

HIPAA requires that policies and procedures be maintained for a minimum of:

answer

six years from date of creation or date when last in effect; whichever is later

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A visitor walks through the computer dept. and picks up a CD from an employee's desk. What security controls should have been implemented to prevent this security breach:

answer

facility access controls

question

The act of limiting disclosure of private matters is a definition of:

answer

confidentiality

question

The right of an individual to keep information about themselves from being disclose to anyone is a definition of:

answer

informational privacy

question

The protection measures and tools for safeguarding information and information systems is a definition of:

answer

data security

question

An employee in the physical therapy department arrives early morning to snoop through the clinical information system for potential information about neighbors and friends. What security mechanisms should have been implemented that could minimize this security breach:

answer

information access controls

question

An employee observes an outside individual putting some computer disks in her purse. The employee does not report the security breach. What security measures should have been in place to minimize this threat:

answer

security incident procedures

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Locks on computer room doors is a type of:

answer

physical control

question

A business continuity plan should have policies and procedures to:

answer

run the business during the emergency period restore data and files on the computer system resume normal operation after a disaster

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A coding analyst consistently enters the wrong patient gender while entering data in the billing system. What security measures should be in place to minimize this security breach:

answer

edit checks

question

These are automatic controls that help preserve data confidentiality and integrity:

answer

application controls

question

The ___ provide the objective and scope for the HIPAA Security Rule as a whole:

answer

general rules

question

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIPAA security:

answer

HIPAA allows flexibility in the way an institution implements the security standards

question

For HIPAA implementation specifications that are addressable, the covered entity:

answer

must conduct a risk assessment to determine if the specification is appropriate to its environment

question

Which of the following is an example of an ancillary system:

answer

lab system

question

Structured data are generally entered into an EHR via:

answer

templates

question

In order for organizations to earn Stage 1 Meaningful Use incentives, they must:

answer

use certified EHR technology

question

What technology is used to manage data from different source systems, including structured data, scaled document images, and digital forms of medical data:

answer

CDR

question

In a health information exchange organization (HIO) patients would most likely be identified using:

answer

identity matching algorithm

question

A special web page that offers secure access to data is a(n):

answer

portal

question

To run an analysis on a large set of data from many patients, the best tool is a(n):

answer

CDW

question

An interface is:

answer

program to exchange data

question

Standards from which organization would be used for enabling exchange of clinical images:

answer

DICOM

question

Semantics refers to:

answer

meaning of clinical concept

question

Which of the following vocabularies is likely to be used to describe drugs in clinically relevant form:

answer

RxNorm

question

When some computers are used primarily to enter data and others to process data the architecture is called:

answer

client/server

question

The ability for a computer to evaluate narrative speech and structure it given sophisticated rules for addressing context is:

answer

natural language processing discrete reportable transcription

question

What can a hc organization implement to help significantly reduce downtime:

answer

use redundant serves with server failover

question

Data that describes data to be entered into an EHR is called:

answer

metadata

question

When a hospital uses many different vendors to support its information system needs, the IT strategy being is called:

answer

best of breed

question

Which form of system testing ensures that each data element is captured correctly:

answer

unit testing

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Which of the following describes the step during implementation when data from an old system are able to be incorporated into the new system:

answer

data conversion

question

A health information exchange organization that compiles data into one central store of data is called:

answer

consolidated

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A system that is designed to ensure the medication five rights is:

answer

bar-code medication administration record (BC-MAR)

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Which of the following forms of clinical decision support is most likely to be included in a basic HER system:

answer

drug-drug contraindication checking

question

A high level overview of when EHR components will be implemented is:

answer

migration path

question

Ensuring accurate and timely data entry is:

answer

data quality

question

Which clinical information system assists the physician in recording orders and in the decision-making process:

answer

clinical decision support system

question

I need a system that allows me to treat patients located at a different site. I should use:

answer

telematics

question

A medication being ordered is contraindicated due to a patient allergy. The physician is notified. This is an example of a(n):

answer

alert

question

Dr. Rogers is sitting in his home office and reviewed digital images from a patient's MRI. He must be using a(n):

answer

picture archival communication system

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Which of the following system would be an intermediate step toward the EHR:

answer

electronic document mgmt. system

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I need to look up results in an H1N1 blood test. I would look this up on an emergency medical system:

answer

false

question

A clinical decision support system will identify a medication contraindication:

answer

true

question

Electronic document mgmt. system is the same as the EHR:

answer

false

question

Telematics is an example of a clinical information system:

answer

true

question

Which of the following systems would be used to manage productivity:

answer

human resource system

question

What is the difference between the executive information system and decision support system:

answer

the executive information system is designed to be used by high level mgmt

question

I will be conducting some analysis of data, but I only need a limited amount of data that are contained in the data warehouse. What system should I utilize:

answer

data mart

question

We receive a report each morning listing all of the admissions from the day before. This is an example of what type of report:

answer

periodic scheduled

question

Which of the following is an example of when an executive decision support system should be used:

answer

to identify a new service for the hospital to implement

question

Uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve problems:

answer

decision support system

question

Display concise information and may be called a dashboard report:

answer

executive information system

question

Tracks productivity and turnover:

answer

human resource mgmt. system

question

Is updated periodically and used for strategic decision support:

answer

data warehouse

question

Creates reports needed to manage the day-to-day activities of the organization:

answer

mgmt. information system

question

What individual or group is responsible for developing the strategic vision for the organization's information:

answer

chief information officer

question

Information resource mgmt. addressed information in what form:

answer

information stored in any format

question

Which role works w/physicians to assist in the implementation of the EHR:

answer

chief medical information system officer

question

What individual or group is knowledgeable on accreditation and classification systems:

answer

health information mgmt. dept.

question

Fifty percent of patients treated at our facilities have Medicare as their primary payer. This is an example of what type of information:

answer

aggregate

question

What HIM role determines what functions should be added to an information system:

answer

electronic system design and development

question

What HIM role is involved w/the personal health record:

answer

consumer health informatics

question

Critique the following statement: Ambulatory information systems are the same as inpatient information systems:

answer

this is a false statement. they have many functions in common, but they each have unique functions as well

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In what type of setting(s) are mobile devices critical to the efficient use of information systems:

answer

home-health

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As data quality coordinator for our facility, when does my responsibility/concern for data quality begin:

answer

at the time that the data are collected

question

Embedded guidelines are recommendations for patient care:

answer

true

question

The first computer systems used in hc were used primarily to perform payroll and ___ functions:

answer

patient accounting

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The concept of systems integration refers to the hc org. ability to:

answer

combine information from any system w/in the org.

question

In addition to patient care, clinical information systems may be used for:

answer

peer review research quality improvement

question

In hospitals, automated systems for registering patients and tracking their encounters are commonly known as ___ systems:

answer

ADT

question

I am entering free text and structured data. This is called:

answer

template based entry

question

Which of the following systems is designed primarily to support patient care by providing hc professionals access to timely, complete and relevant information for patient care purposes:

answer

clinical information systems

question

Which of the following information systems is used for collecting verifying, and reporting test results:

answer

laboratory information system

question

Which of the following information systems is used to assist hc providers in the actual diagnosis and treatment of patients:

answer

clinical decision support system

question

Which of the following information systems is considered an administrative information system:

answer

financial information system

question

Who is the top information executive responsible for strategic, information systems planning and overseeing the org's information resources mgmt.:

answer

chief information officer

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Which of the following systems focuses on providing reports and information to managers for day-to-day operations of the organization:

answer

mgmt. information system

question

The concept of information resource mgmt. assumes:

answer

that information is a valuable resource that must be managed no matter what form it takes

question

Which of the following IS positions has evolved into a more important position since the passage of HIPAA regulations:

answer

CSO

question

Which of the following best describes the function of a mgmt. information system:

answer

supports day-to-day activities

question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a DSS:

answer

provides day-to-day reports

question

Which of the following is used primarily for monitoring performance:

answer

MIS

question

Which of the following best describes an EIS:

answer

produces periodic, exception and demand reports

question

Which of the following best describes a data warehouse:

answer

a large storage of data used for strategic decision support

question

The coding supervisor want a daily report of health records that need to be coded. Which of the following systems would be best in meeting the supervisor's needs:

answer

MIS

question

Which of the following is a driving force for the EHR in LTC:

answer

quality of care and patient safety

question

The average length of stay for Hospital A is 4.3 and for Hospital B is 5.1. This is an example of what type of information:

answer

comparative information

question

A number of hc orgs. share information. These orgs. have disparate systems. This describes a(n):

answer

health information exchange

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The physician records his findings while still in the patient's room. This is called:

answer

point of care documentation

question

What is an information system:

answer

a collection of related components that interact to perform a task in order to accomplish a goal the integration of several elements in a business process to effect a specific outcome a process that refines raw facts into meaningful information

question

What are the components of an information system:

answer

a combination of hardware, software, and communications technology

question

What is the difference between data and information:

answer

data represent raw facts and figures, and information represents the meaningful interpretation of data

question

Which of the following is an information system activity:

answer

input

question

A physician ordering a lab test is an example of:

answer

business process

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Dr. J is treating a patient with a rare disease. He enters the patient's signs and symptoms into a computer program that indicates the probability of the correct diagnosis with its treatment regime. The dr. then uses this information to determine the best treatment protocol for the patient:

answer

Expert system

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Every week, an HIM dept. director receives statistical information on the number of incomplete medical records for discharged patients. Summary reports show totals and trends by the physician responsible for completing each patient record:

answer

management information system

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Dr. J orders a series of lab tests on his patient with a rare disease. The computer generated results signal several abnormal values. This prompts the physician to add 3 new medications to the patient's treatment protocol. The computer then reminds Dr. J that serious drug interactions could occur when the new medications are combined w/the original drug protocol. In response to this reminder, he stops the order for the new meds:

answer

decision support system

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The HIM dept. directors receives daily reports on the number of new admissions to and discharges from the hospital:

answer

transaction processing system

question

The systems development life cycle (SDLC):

answer

is the traditional way to plan and implement an IS

question

The 1st phase of the SDLC is the ___ phase:

answer

planning

question

End-user requirements are identified in the ___ phase of the SDLC:

answer

analysis

question

The method(s) used to identify requirements for a proposed IS is (are):

answer

conducting site visits conducting a JAD developing a prototype

question

Testing the new IS system is part of the ___ phase:

answer

implementation

question

Tasks to implement an automated coding system 1-5:

answer

1. determine whether the proposed coding program is in line with the organization's strategic plan and mission 2. conduct cost-benefit analysis of the different products or systems being considered 3. establish an implementation team and develop a project timeline 4. assess the coder's needs 5. identify problems w/current coding processes and opportunites for improvement

question

Tasks to implement an automated coding system 6-10:

answer

6. submit an RFI to potential vendors 7. prepare a list of users' specifications 8. submit an RFP to potential vendors 9. hold bidders' conferences for potential vendors 10. contact other sites that use the products/systems being considered

question

Tasks to implement an automated coding system 11-16:

answer

11. negotiate a contract w/the system vendor 12. determine conversion plans 13. prepare documentation and procedures to support the new system 14. test the new system 15. determine the date of implementation 16. train staff on how to use the new system

question

Computer peripherals such as mice, printers and monitors control the computer's operating system:

answer

false

question

Common utility programs include virus checkers, backup and recovery:

answer

true

question

DOS stands for disk operating standard:

answer

false

question

The user communicates with the computer thru an interface (eg Windows):

answer

true

question

Machine languages use a standard set of abbreviations to replace some of the ones and zeros used in assembly language:

answer

false

question

The increasing use of wireless technology is one of the hottest technology trends today:

answer

true

question

Artificial intelligence is one type of natural programming language:

answer

true

question

Education and reference software is one category of application software:

answer

true

question

The tree basic pieces of system software are the operating system, the language translator and the utility program:

answer

true

question

Intranet:

answer

type of network that works as a private Internet

question

World Wide Web:

answer

system of internet servers that supports specially formatted documents

question

Extranet:

answer

type of network that allows networks of separate organizations to communicate with one another

question

LAN:

answer

computer network that connects devices in a small geographical area

question

WAN:

answer

computer network that connects device across a large geographical area

question

Data warehouse:

answer

storage device for multiple databases that can be accessed via a single question and report interface

question

Clients:

answer

computers that are used to access shared resources in a network

question

Telecommunications:

answer

term used to describe a system of voice and data transmission

question

Relational database:

answer

type of database that stores data in predefined tables made up of rows and columns

question

Data dictionary:

answer

description of the structure of a specific database

question

An ___ can be defined as a collection of relate components that interact to perform a task in order to accomplish a goal:

answer

information system

question

The user supplies the input to an information system as:

answer

raw facts

question

Which of the following is a secondary storage device:

answer

disk CD magnetic tape

question

____ is a traditional manner of planning and implementing an information system:

answer

SDLC

question

The first phase of the SDLC is the ____ phase:

answer

system analysis (SB planning)

question

What phase of the SDLC creates the object model of the solution environment:

answer

system design

question

An ___ is the role the user plays in the system:

answer

actor

question

____ is a 5th generation programming language:

answer

natural

question

____ is a 1st generation programming language:

answer

machine

question

An ____ manages the day-to-day operations of a business:

answer

transaction processing system

question

An organized collection of data is :

answer

a database

question

An ____ stores data in predefined tables consisting of rows and columns:

answer

relational database

question

____ allows a user to insert, update, delete, and query data from a database:

answer

SQL

question

A ____ uniquely identifies each row in a table and ensures that it is unique:

answer

primary key

question

The LAST_ NAME column of the patients table is considered a:

answer

column

question

___ is a term used to describe voice and data communications:

answer

telecommunications

question

___ connect computers together in a way that allows for the sharing of information and resources:

answer

networks

question

A ___ is a task that runs on a server computer:

answer

service

question

The ___ function of a computer allows access to its shared resources and services:

answer

server

question

A(n) ___ is a network that connects computers in a relatively small area, such as a room or a building:

answer

LAN

question

A(n) ___ is a network that connects LANS or other networks together across a large geographical area:

answer

WAN

question

Network computers use ___ to communicate using the same language:

answer

protocols

question

The phase of the system development life cycle that defines how the system will work is:

answer

design

question

The RFP generally includes a detailed description of the systems requirements and provides guidelines for vendors to follow in:

answer

bidding for the contract

question

The most common approaches to converting from an old information system to a new one are the parallel approach, the phased approach, and ___ approach:

answer

direct cutover

question

Which of the following is not considered a basic component of every information system:

answer

0000

question

What is the main focus of the system planning and analysis phase of the systems development life cycle:

answer

0000

question

A system that manages data for an entire healthcare business is referred to as:

answer

enterprise-wide system

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An Information system consists of :

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hardware, software, data, procedures and people

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Which of the following should a systems analyst use to collect information about the requirements of an IS project:

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100

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Use case and sequence diagrams are an example of a:

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modeling language

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What basic components make up every communication system:

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transmitters, receivers, media, and data

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Which of the following connects devices across a large geographical area, such as a state:

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WAN

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Which of the following allows corporations to supply internet service over their LANs:

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LAN connections

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In a network environment, a database shared among several end-user workstations would be stored on a:

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server computer

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Which of the following is a type of computer network specifically designed to allow direct communication between networks of separate companies:

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Extranet

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Which of the following is a fifth-generation programming language that uses human language to allow users to speak to computers in a more conversational way:

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natural language

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I am looking for a method of data security. Which of the following would be one choice:

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firewall password protection encryption physical security

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An information system that alerts a physician when a laboratory value is outside of the normal range is called an:

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decision support system

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Which of the following can be described as an organized collection of data saved in a file on a computer:

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database

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What is the purpose of database:

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mgmt and storage of data

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Which of the following provides organizations with the ability to access data for multiple databases and to combine the results into a single question and reporting interface:

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data warehouse

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Which of the following includes computers that share resources such as printers or disk space across a computer network:

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servers

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Which of the following enable(s) computers on a network to communicate with each other:

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protocols

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Which of the following would be an example of two-factor authentication:

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username and password

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My computer is acting strange. My technical support said that I have been infected with a Trojan horse. What does he mean by this:

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...

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Identification, authentication and certification are standards for:

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labeling websites (encryption technologies)

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Standards that dictate how the organization's IT resources are protected from theft and damage are referred to as ___ standards:

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...

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Which of the following is used as sketch of the user interface during system development:

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screen prototype

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Systems testing of a new information system should be performed by:

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...

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Which of the following were the only computers available prior to the late 1960's:

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...

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These computers are used to handle intensive input/output business transactions:

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mainframe system

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Which of the following is a snap shot in time and consolidates data from multiple sources to enhance decision making:

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data warehouse CDW

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I just received a new job. I have the responsibility of leading physicians in the adoption of clinical information systems. My title must be:

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chief medical informatics officer

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I am looking to purchase an information system that identifies patterns in data. What systems should I purchase:

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data mining

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I am looking to purchase a system that will be used by physicians to order medications, tests, and other treatment. This system must use alerts and reminders. I must be looking to purchase what type of system:

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clinical provider order entry

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As an HIM professional, I am involved in data collection, developing the data dictionary and building edits. What role do I have:

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data quality

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What system would you expect to perform drug compatibility checks, have information on contraindications and control inventory:

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pharmacy information system

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As an HIM professional, I am involved in screen design and system functionality. What role do I have:

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electronic system design and development

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Which of the following is an example of data collected by a patient monitoring system:

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vital signs

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In the HL7 EHR functional model, the section that provides the functionality for public health and performance improvement is:

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supportive section

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I work for a 10-hospital chain that is purchasing five more hospitals. Many of these hospitals have different vendors supplying their information systems. This has resulted in concerns regarding:

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interoperability

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As a nurse, there are clinical practice guidelines that I should follow in caring for my patients Where can I find these:

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embedded in EHR

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I have been asked to justify my request for an electronic document management system. Which of the following would I use:

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a collection of technologies that work together to provide a comprehensive solution for managing the creation, capture, indexing, storage, retrieval, and disposition of records and information assets of the organization.

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The three elements of a security program are ensuring data availability, protection, and:

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integrity

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Within the context of data security, protecting data privacy basically means defending or safeguarding:

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access to information

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According to an FBI study, most security breaches occur:

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from employees

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In addition to people, threats to data security include:

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natural disasters power surges hardware malfunctions

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The first and most fundamental strategy for minimizing security threats is to:

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establish a security organization

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Administrative controls include policies and procedures that address the ___ of computer resources:

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management

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The individual responsible for ensuring that everyone follows the organization's data security policies and procedures is the:

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chief security officer

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An employee accesses PHI on a computer system that does not relate to her job functions. What security mechanism should have been implemented to minimize this security breach:

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access controls

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A visitor to the hospital looks at the screen of the admitting clerk's workstation when she leaves her desk to copy some admitting documents. What security mechanism would best have minimized this security breach:

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automatic logoff controls

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A laboratory employee forgot his user ID badge at home and uses another lab employee's badge to access the computer system. What controls should have been in place to minimize this security breach:

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workforce security awareness training

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A dietary dept. donated its old microcomputer to a school. Some old patient data were still on the microcomputer. What controls would have minimized this security breach:

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device and media controls

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HIPAA requires that policies and procedures be maintained for a minimum of:

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six years from date of creation or date when last in effect; whichever is later

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A visitor walks through the computer dept. and picks up a CD from an employee's desk. What security controls should have been implemented to prevent this security breach:

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facility access controls

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The act of limiting disclosure of private matters is a definition of:

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confidentiality

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The right of an individual to keep information about themselves from being disclose to anyone is a definition of:

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informational privacy

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The protection measures and tools for safeguarding information and information systems is a definition of:

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data security

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An employee in the physical therapy department arrives early morning to snoop through the clinical information system for potential information about neighbors and friends. What security mechanisms should have been implemented that could minimize this security breach:

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information access controls

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An employee observes an outside individual putting some computer disks in her purse. The employee does not report the security breach. What security measures should have been in place to minimize this threat:

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security incident procedures

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Locks on computer room doors is a type of:

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physical control

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A business continuity plan should have policies and procedures to:

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run the business during the emergency period restore data and files on the computer system resume normal operation after a disaster

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A coding analyst consistently enters the wrong patient gender while entering data in the billing system. What security measures should be in place to minimize this security breach:

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edit checks

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These are automatic controls that help preserve data confidentiality and integrity:

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application controls

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The ___ provide the objective and scope for the HIPAA Security Rule as a whole:

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general rules

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIPAA security:

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HIPAA allows flexibility in the way an institution implements the security standards

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For HIPAA implementation specifications that are addressable, the covered entity:

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must conduct a risk assessment to determine if the specification is appropriate to its environment

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Which of the following is an example of an ancillary system:

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lab system

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Structured data are generally entered into an EHR via:

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templates

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In order for organizations to earn Stage 1 Meaningful Use incentives, they must:

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use certified EHR technology

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What technology is used to manage data from different source systems, including structured data, scaled document images, and digital forms of medical data:

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CDR

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In a health information exchange organization (HIO) patients would most likely be identified using:

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identity matching algorithm

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A special web page that offers secure access to data is a(n):

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portal

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To run an analysis on a large set of data from many patients, the best tool is a(n):

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CDW

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An interface is:

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program to exchange data

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Standards from which organization would be used for enabling exchange of clinical images:

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DICOM

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Semantics refers to:

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meaning of clinical concept

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Which of the following vocabularies is likely to be used to describe drugs in clinically relevant form:

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RxNorm

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When some computers are used primarily to enter data and others to process data the architecture is called:

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client/server

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The ability for a computer to evaluate narrative speech and structure it given sophisticated rules for addressing context is:

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natural language processing discrete reportable transcription

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What can a hc organization implement to help significantly reduce downtime:

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use redundant serves with server failover

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Data that describes data to be entered into an EHR is called:

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metadata

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When a hospital uses many different vendors to support its information system needs, the IT strategy being is called:

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best of breed

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Which form of system testing ensures that each data element is captured correctly:

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unit testing

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Which of the following describes the step during implementation when data from an old system are able to be incorporated into the new system:

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data conversion

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A health information exchange organization that compiles data into one central store of data is called:

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consolidated

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A system that is designed to ensure the medication five rights is:

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bar-code medication administration record (BC-MAR)

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Which of the following forms of clinical decision support is most likely to be included in a basic HER system:

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drug-drug contraindication checking

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A high level overview of when EHR components will be implemented is:

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migration path

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Ensuring accurate and timely data entry is:

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data quality

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Which clinical information system assists the physician in recording orders and in the decision-making process:

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clinical decision support system

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I need a system that allows me to treat patients located at a different site. I should use:

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telematics

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A medication being ordered is contraindicated due to a patient allergy. The physician is notified. This is an example of a(n):

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alert

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Dr. Rogers is sitting in his home office and reviewed digital images from a patient's MRI. He must be using a(n):

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picture archival communication system

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Which of the following system would be an intermediate step toward the EHR:

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electronic document mgmt. system

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I need to look up results in an H1N1 blood test. I would look this up on an emergency medical system:

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false

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A clinical decision support system will identify a medication contraindication:

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true

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Electronic document mgmt. system is the same as the EHR:

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false

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Telematics is an example of a clinical information system:

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true

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Which of the following systems would be used to manage productivity:

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human resource system

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What is the difference between the executive information system and decision support system:

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the executive information system is designed to be used by high level mgmt

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I will be conducting some analysis of data, but I only need a limited amount of data that are contained in the data warehouse. What system should I utilize:

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data mart

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We receive a report each morning listing all of the admissions from the day before. This is an example of what type of report:

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periodic scheduled

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Which of the following is an example of when an executive decision support system should be used:

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to identify a new service for the hospital to implement

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Uses models and statistical analysis to help decision makers solve problems:

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decision support system

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Display concise information and may be called a dashboard report:

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executive information system

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Tracks productivity and turnover:

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human resource mgmt. system

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Is updated periodically and used for strategic decision support:

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data warehouse

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Creates reports needed to manage the day-to-day activities of the organization:

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mgmt. information system

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What individual or group is responsible for developing the strategic vision for the organization's information:

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chief information officer

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Information resource mgmt. addressed information in what form:

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information stored in any format

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Which role works w/physicians to assist in the implementation of the EHR:

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chief medical information system officer

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What individual or group is knowledgeable on accreditation and classification systems:

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health information mgmt. dept.

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Fifty percent of patients treated at our facilities have Medicare as their primary payer. This is an example of what type of information:

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aggregate

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What HIM role determines what functions should be added to an information system:

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electronic system design and development

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What HIM role is involved w/the personal health record:

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consumer health informatics

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Critique the following statement: Ambulatory information systems are the same as inpatient information systems:

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this is a false statement. they have many functions in common, but they each have unique functions as well

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In what type of setting(s) are mobile devices critical to the efficient use of information systems:

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home-health

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As data quality coordinator for our facility, when does my responsibility/concern for data quality begin:

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at the time that the data are collected

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Embedded guidelines are recommendations for patient care:

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true

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The first computer systems used in hc were used primarily to perform payroll and ___ functions:

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patient accounting

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The concept of systems integration refers to the hc org. ability to:

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combine information from any system w/in the org.

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In addition to patient care, clinical information systems may be used for:

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peer review research quality improvement

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In hospitals, automated systems for registering patients and tracking their encounters are commonly known as ___ systems:

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ADT

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I am entering free text and structured data. This is called:

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template based entry

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Which of the following systems is designed primarily to support patient care by providing hc professionals access to timely, complete and relevant information for patient care purposes:

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clinical information systems

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Which of the following information systems is used for collecting verifying, and reporting test results:

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laboratory information system

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Which of the following information systems is used to assist hc providers in the actual diagnosis and treatment of patients:

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clinical decision support system

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Which of the following information systems is considered an administrative information system:

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financial information system

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Who is the top information executive responsible for strategic, information systems planning and overseeing the org's information resources mgmt.:

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chief information officer

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Which of the following systems focuses on providing reports and information to managers for day-to-day operations of the organization:

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mgmt. information system

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The concept of information resource mgmt. assumes:

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that information is a valuable resource that must be managed no matter what form it takes

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Which of the following IS positions has evolved into a more important position since the passage of HIPAA regulations:

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CSO

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Which of the following best describes the function of a mgmt. information system:

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supports day-to-day activities

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a DSS:

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provides day-to-day reports

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Which of the following is used primarily for monitoring performance:

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MIS

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Which of the following best describes an EIS:

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produces periodic, exception and demand reports

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Which of the following best describes a data warehouse:

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a large storage of data used for strategic decision support

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The coding supervisor want a daily report of health records that need to be coded. Which of the following systems would be best in meeting the supervisor's needs:

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MIS

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Which of the following is a driving force for the EHR in LTC:

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quality of care and patient safety

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The average length of stay for Hospital A is 4.3 and for Hospital B is 5.1. This is an example of what type of information:

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comparative information

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A number of hc orgs. share information. These orgs. have disparate systems. This describes a(n):

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health information exchange

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The physician records his findings while still in the patient's room. This is called:

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point of care documentation

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What is an information system:

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a collection of related components that interact to perform a task in order to accomplish a goal the integration of several elements in a business process to effect a specific outcome a process that refines raw facts into meaningful information

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What are the components of an information system:

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a combination of hardware, software, and communications technology

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What is the difference between data and information:

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data represent raw facts and figures, and information represents the meaningful interpretation of data

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Which of the following is an information system activity:

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input

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A physician ordering a lab test is an example of:

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business process

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Dr. J is treating a patient with a rare disease. He enters the patient's signs and symptoms into a computer program that indicates the probability of the correct diagnosis with its treatment regime. The dr. then uses this information to determine the best treatment protocol for the patient:

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Expert system

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Every week, an HIM dept. director receives statistical information on the number of incomplete medical records for discharged patients. Summary reports show totals and trends by the physician responsible for completing each patient record:

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management information system

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Dr. J orders a series of lab tests on his patient with a rare disease. The computer generated results signal several abnormal values. This prompts the physician to add 3 new medications to the patient's treatment protocol. The computer then reminds Dr. J that serious drug interactions could occur when the new medications are combined w/the original drug protocol. In response to this reminder, he stops the order for the new meds:

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decision support system

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The HIM dept. directors receives daily reports on the number of new admissions to and discharges from the hospital:

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transaction processing system

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The systems development life cycle (SDLC):

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is the traditional way to plan and implement an IS

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The 1st phase of the SDLC is the ___ phase:

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planning

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End-user requirements are identified in the ___ phase of the SDLC:

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analysis

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The method(s) used to identify requirements for a proposed IS is (are):

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conducting site visits conducting a JAD developing a prototype

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Testing the new IS system is part of the ___ phase:

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implementation

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Tasks to implement an automated coding system 1-5:

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1. determine whether the proposed coding program is in line with the organization's strategic plan and mission 2. conduct cost-benefit analysis of the different products or systems being considered 3. establish an implementation team and develop a project timeline 4. assess the coder's needs 5. identify problems w/current coding processes and opportunites for improvement

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Tasks to implement an automated coding system 6-10:

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6. submit an RFI to potential vendors 7. prepare a list of users' specifications 8. submit an RFP to potential vendors 9. hold bidders' conferences for potential vendors 10. contact other sites that use the products/systems being considered

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Tasks to implement an automated coding system 11-16:

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11. negotiate a contract w/the system vendor 12. determine conversion plans 13. prepare documentation and procedures to support the new system 14. test the new system 15. determine the date of implementation 16. train staff on how to use the new system

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Computer peripherals such as mice, printers and monitors control the computer's operating system:

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false

question

Common utility programs include virus checkers, backup and recovery:

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true

question

DOS stands for disk operating standard:

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false

question

The user communicates with the computer thru an interface (eg Windows):

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true

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Machine languages use a standard set of abbreviations to replace some of the ones and zeros used in assembly language:

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false

question

The increasing use of wireless technology is one of the hottest technology trends today:

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true

question

Artificial intelligence is one type of natural programming language:

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true

question

Education and reference software is one category of application software:

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true

question

The tree basic pieces of system software are the operating system, the language translator and the utility program:

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true

question

Intranet:

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type of network that works as a private Internet

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World Wide Web:

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system of internet servers that supports specially formatted documents

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Extranet:

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type of network that allows networks of separate organizations to communicate with one another

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LAN:

answer

computer network that connects devices in a small geographical area

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WAN:

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computer network that connects device across a large geographical area

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Data warehouse:

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storage device for multiple databases that can be accessed via a single question and report interface

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Clients:

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computers that are used to access shared resources in a network

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Telecommunications:

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term used to describe a system of voice and data transmission

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Relational database:

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type of database that stores data in predefined tables made up of rows and columns

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Data dictionary:

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description of the structure of a specific database

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An ___ can be defined as a collection of relate components that interact to perform a task in order to accomplish a goal:

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information system

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The user supplies the input to an information system as:

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raw facts

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Which of the following is a secondary storage device:

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disk CD magnetic tape

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____ is a traditional manner of planning and implementing an information system:

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SDLC

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The first phase of the SDLC is the ____ phase:

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system analysis (SB planning)

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What phase of the SDLC creates the object model of the solution environment:

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system design

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An ___ is the role the user plays in the system:

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actor

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____ is a 5th generation programming language:

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natural

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____ is a 1st generation programming language:

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machine

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An ____ manages the day-to-day operations of a business:

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transaction processing system

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An organized collection of data is :

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a database

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An ____ stores data in predefined tables consisting of rows and columns:

answer

relational database

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____ allows a user to insert, update, delete, and query data from a database:

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SQL

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A ____ uniquely identifies each row in a table and ensures that it is unique:

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primary key

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The LAST_ NAME column of the patients table is considered a:

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column

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___ is a term used to describe voice and data communications:

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telecommunications

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___ connect computers together in a way that allows for the sharing of information and resources:

answer

networks

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A ___ is a task that runs on a server computer:

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service

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The ___ function of a computer allows access to its shared resources and services:

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server

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A(n) ___ is a network that connects computers in a relatively small area, such as a room or a building:

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LAN

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A(n) ___ is a network that connects LANS or other networks together across a large geographical area:

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WAN

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Network computers use ___ to communicate using the same language:

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protocols

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The phase of the system development life cycle that defines how the system will work is:

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design

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The RFP generally includes a detailed description of the systems requirements and provides guidelines for vendors to follow in:

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bidding for the contract

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The most common approaches to converting from an old information system to a new one are the parallel approach, the phased approach, and ___ approach:

answer

direct cutover

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