HLST 2040 HEALTH INFORMATICS
(CHAPTER 1-3) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Bioinformatics - ANS Refers to the use of informatics in microbiology, biochemistry,
physiology, and genetics describing the analysis and interpretation of data from biological
experiments.
Imaging informatics - ANS A field interested in computational methods targeting tissues and
organs. Studying tissues and organs through medical imaging. Involves the analysis and
management of medical images like X-rays and MRI scans.
Clinical Informatics - ANS Focuses on applications in the individual patient. Involves electronic
health records, clinical decision support, and data analysis to enhance patient outcomes.
Public Health Informatics (PHI) - ANS interested in applying informatics in the public health
sphere. Tracking and managing things like disease outbreaks and population health trends.
Health Informatics - ANS Health informatics interested in keeping people healthy (e.g.
preventing diseases) Health informatics is a multidisciplinary field that requires knowledge of
the health system coupled,
knowledge of computer science and information systems, and A set of skills in data analysis,
data management, system analysis and design, research and communication.
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, Health Informatics Professional (HIP) - ANS Professionals who create and use technology
systems to help with healthcare, medical research, managing health systems, and teaching.
Medical informatics - ANS Involves information and communication technologies (ICTs) which
can be broken down into three functions being, To process, To generate, and To communicate.
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) - ANS "The science of informatics is
inherently interdisciplinary, drawing on a large number of other component fields, including
computer science, decision science, information science, management science, cognitive
science, and organizational theory.
COACH - ANS Canada's Health Informatics Association, being a non-for profit organization in
Canada
EHRs - ANS Electronic Health Records. Digital folders for your medical information. They aim
to integrate data from various healthcare systems into one comprehensive record. They store
and organize details about your health, treatments, and history.
DSSs - ANS Smart tools that help healthcare professionals make better choices. They use
technology to gather and analyze data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and other sources.
DSS provides information and insights to guide decisions in patient care. They assist in
considering factors like patient history and treatment options, all while maintaining privacy and
security.
CPOE - ANS A digital system for doctors to place orders for patient care. It's a part of
Electronic Health Records (EHR) that allows healthcare providers to enter orders for
medications, tests, and treatments electronically. This system integrates with EHRs to ensure
that orders are accurate, secure, and easily accessible. It enhances patient care by reducing
errors and streamlining the process.
DBMS - ANS Software used to store, edit, delete data, and retrieve data
1970s - ANS Health informatics become a domain of its own, distinct from medical
informatics in this decade
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(CHAPTER 1-3) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Bioinformatics - ANS Refers to the use of informatics in microbiology, biochemistry,
physiology, and genetics describing the analysis and interpretation of data from biological
experiments.
Imaging informatics - ANS A field interested in computational methods targeting tissues and
organs. Studying tissues and organs through medical imaging. Involves the analysis and
management of medical images like X-rays and MRI scans.
Clinical Informatics - ANS Focuses on applications in the individual patient. Involves electronic
health records, clinical decision support, and data analysis to enhance patient outcomes.
Public Health Informatics (PHI) - ANS interested in applying informatics in the public health
sphere. Tracking and managing things like disease outbreaks and population health trends.
Health Informatics - ANS Health informatics interested in keeping people healthy (e.g.
preventing diseases) Health informatics is a multidisciplinary field that requires knowledge of
the health system coupled,
knowledge of computer science and information systems, and A set of skills in data analysis,
data management, system analysis and design, research and communication.
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, Health Informatics Professional (HIP) - ANS Professionals who create and use technology
systems to help with healthcare, medical research, managing health systems, and teaching.
Medical informatics - ANS Involves information and communication technologies (ICTs) which
can be broken down into three functions being, To process, To generate, and To communicate.
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) - ANS "The science of informatics is
inherently interdisciplinary, drawing on a large number of other component fields, including
computer science, decision science, information science, management science, cognitive
science, and organizational theory.
COACH - ANS Canada's Health Informatics Association, being a non-for profit organization in
Canada
EHRs - ANS Electronic Health Records. Digital folders for your medical information. They aim
to integrate data from various healthcare systems into one comprehensive record. They store
and organize details about your health, treatments, and history.
DSSs - ANS Smart tools that help healthcare professionals make better choices. They use
technology to gather and analyze data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and other sources.
DSS provides information and insights to guide decisions in patient care. They assist in
considering factors like patient history and treatment options, all while maintaining privacy and
security.
CPOE - ANS A digital system for doctors to place orders for patient care. It's a part of
Electronic Health Records (EHR) that allows healthcare providers to enter orders for
medications, tests, and treatments electronically. This system integrates with EHRs to ensure
that orders are accurate, secure, and easily accessible. It enhances patient care by reducing
errors and streamlining the process.
DBMS - ANS Software used to store, edit, delete data, and retrieve data
1970s - ANS Health informatics become a domain of its own, distinct from medical
informatics in this decade
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