INFORMATICS

QUIZ 1

NAME: _____________________________________ DATE: _________________________

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the best answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which among the following are categorized as data?

A. vital signs
B. low-grade fever
C. lengths of hospital stay for each client
D. Both A and C are correct
2. Data, when interpreted, are called ______________.
A. data
B. information
C. knowledge
D. wisdom
3. The synthesis of information derived from several sources to produce a single concept or idea is called ________.
A. data C. knowledge
B. information D. wisdom
4. This is the science of using computer information systems in the practice of nursing.
A. information technology C. nursing informatics
B. computer science D. all of the above
5. All of the following are true about nursing informatics, EXCEPT:
A. It integrates nursing science, computer science and information science.
B. It aims to improve the health of individual patients only.
C. It is organized around a general problem-solving framework similar to nursing process.
D. None of the above
6. All of the following are benefits from online electronic bed management systems, EXCEPT:
A. nurse assignments are no longer hand written
B. monitor delays in patient movement
C. determine bed availability quickly
D. None of the above
7. All of the following are technological advancements in clinical systems, EXCEPT:
A. Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
B. Clinical Repositories
C. Order Managements and Communication
D. Online Electronic Bed Management Systems
8. Which among the following is TRUE about Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)?
A. It increases the cases of verbal orders
B. It increases the chance of transcription error
C. It delays in-patient care
D. It eliminates nurses struggle reading physician handwriting
9. All of the following can legally access in-patients chart, EXCEPT:
A. nurse on duty
B. attending physician
C. consulting physician
D. none of the above
10. All of the following technological advancements belong to mid-stage technology solutions, EXCEPT:
A. Bar Code Technology
B. Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
C. Online Integrated Rules and Alerts
D. Integration with retail pharmacy (for home medications)
II. Essay.

1. Why is it important to achieve the right balance between quality patient care and automation support to
clinicians? (5 points)

2. What are the advantages of electronic patient data (online patient record) over paper record (patient chart)?
(5 points)