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,Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics
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Test Bank
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MULTIPLE CHOICE nb
1. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:
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a. language development, especially English. nb nb nb
b. mathematics and engineering. nb nb
c. library science. nb
d. medicine and nursing. nb nb
ANS: B nb
The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. T
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
he historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development and m
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edicine and nursing are not the roots of computer science.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: p. 3 n b nb
2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. language development, especially English. nb nb nb
b. mathematics and engineering. nb nb
c. library science. nb
d. medicine and nursing. nb nb
ANS: C nb
The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of co
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
mputer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development an
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: pp. 3-4 n b nb
3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. 1960s.
b. 1970s.
c. 1980s.
d. 1990s.
ANS: C nb
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember nb nb REF: p. 6 n b nb
4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will include t
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he oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
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a. Conference presentations nb
b. Conference proceedings nb
c. Journal articles nb
d. Books
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, ANS: D nb
The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge i
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s books.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 5 n b nb
5. Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
management in healthcare? nb nb
a. The development of punch cards nb nb nb nb
b. The elimination of punch cards nb nb nb nb
c. The development of the mainframe computer
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d. The development of the personal computer
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ANS: D nb
The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized and decentrali
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
zed computer management in healthcare. The other responses highlight aspects of decentralize
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d computer management.
nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 3 n b nb
6. Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. AMIA
b. HIMSS
c. AHIMA
d. ANI
ANS: D nb
The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
member group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember nb nb REF: p. 7 n b nb
7. Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have e
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
arned an MD for admission. nb nb nb nb
c. All health informatics programs are located within health-
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related departments or schools such as nursing, medicine, or pharmacy.
nb nb n b nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
n b n b n b n b nb n b n b n b nb
community college level to post- nb nb nb nb
doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: D nb
The correct response is health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
the community college level to post-
nb nb nb nb nb
doctoral programs offered at major research institutions. Not all informatics programs require
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
an MD, are at the graduate level, or are located within schools of health sciences.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: pp. 9-10 n b nb
8. Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. A master’s in nursing is required to sit for the NI examination offered by ANCC.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
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, b. To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a p
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
hysician.
c. There are no specific educational requirements for CPHIMS certification through
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
HIMSS, but three years of full-time clinical experience in health IT is required.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. To be certified as CPHIMS, you must be a nurse.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: B nb
To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
You do not need to have an MSN to sit for the NI exam by the ANCC. There are specific requ
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
irements for CPHIMS, but being a nurse is not one of them.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 11 n b nb
MULTIPLE RESPONSE nb
9. The term informatics is derived from: (Select all that apply.)
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Dutch.
b. English.
c. Russian.
d. Arabic.
e. French.
ANS: B, C, E nb nb nb
The term informatics was derived from the following languages: English, Russian, and French.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: p. 4 n b nb
10. When the AMIA model is used, which subfields are categorized as clinical informatics? (Select a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ll that apply.)
nb nb
a. Medical informatics nb
b. Nursing informatics nb
c. Dental informatics nb
d. Chemical informatics nb
e. Business informatics nb
ANS: A, B, C nb nb nb
When the AMIA model is used, the following disciplines are categorized as clinical informatics:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
medical informatics, nursing informatics, and dental informatics. The other responses are not
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
clinically related. nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze nb nb REF: p. 14 n b nb
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,Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
Test Bank
nb
MULTIPLE CHOICE nb
1. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. language development, especially English. nb nb nb
b. mathematics and engineering. nb nb
c. library science. nb
d. medicine and nursing. nb nb
ANS: B nb
The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. T
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
he historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development and m
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
edicine and nursing are not the roots of computer science.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: p. 3 n b nb
2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. language development, especially English. nb nb nb
b. mathematics and engineering. nb nb
c. library science. nb
d. medicine and nursing. nb nb
ANS: C nb
The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of co
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
mputer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development an
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: pp. 3-4 n b nb
3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. 1960s.
b. 1970s.
c. 1980s.
d. 1990s.
ANS: C nb
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember nb nb REF: p. 6 n b nb
4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will include t
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
he oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Conference presentations nb
b. Conference proceedings nb
c. Journal articles nb
d. Books
2
, ANS: D nb
The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge i
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
s books.
nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 5 n b nb
5. Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
management in healthcare? nb nb
a. The development of punch cards nb nb nb nb
b. The elimination of punch cards nb nb nb nb
c. The development of the mainframe computer
nb nb nb nb nb
d. The development of the personal computer
nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: D nb
The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized and decentrali
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
zed computer management in healthcare. The other responses highlight aspects of decentralize
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d computer management.
nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 3 n b nb
6. Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. AMIA
b. HIMSS
c. AHIMA
d. ANI
ANS: D nb
The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
member group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember nb nb REF: p. 7 n b nb
7. Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have e
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
arned an MD for admission. nb nb nb nb
c. All health informatics programs are located within health-
nb nb nb nb nb n b nb
related departments or schools such as nursing, medicine, or pharmacy.
nb nb n b nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
n b n b n b n b nb n b n b n b nb
community college level to post- nb nb nb nb
doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: D nb
The correct response is health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
the community college level to post-
nb nb nb nb nb
doctoral programs offered at major research institutions. Not all informatics programs require
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
an MD, are at the graduate level, or are located within schools of health sciences.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: pp. 9-10 n b nb
8. Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. A master’s in nursing is required to sit for the NI examination offered by ANCC.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
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, b. To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a p
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
hysician.
c. There are no specific educational requirements for CPHIMS certification through
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
HIMSS, but three years of full-time clinical experience in health IT is required.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
d. To be certified as CPHIMS, you must be a nurse.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ANS: B nb
To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
You do not need to have an MSN to sit for the NI exam by the ANCC. There are specific requ
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
irements for CPHIMS, but being a nurse is not one of them.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply nb nb REF: p. 11 n b nb
MULTIPLE RESPONSE nb
9. The term informatics is derived from: (Select all that apply.)
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
a. Dutch.
b. English.
c. Russian.
d. Arabic.
e. French.
ANS: B, C, E nb nb nb
The term informatics was derived from the following languages: English, Russian, and French.
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand nb nb REF: p. 4 n b nb
10. When the AMIA model is used, which subfields are categorized as clinical informatics? (Select a
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
ll that apply.)
nb nb
a. Medical informatics nb
b. Nursing informatics nb
c. Dental informatics nb
d. Chemical informatics nb
e. Business informatics nb
ANS: A, B, C nb nb nb
When the AMIA model is used, the following disciplines are categorized as clinical informatics:
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
medical informatics, nursing informatics, and dental informatics. The other responses are not
nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb nb
clinically related. nb
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze nb nb REF: p. 14 n b nb
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