SAS 18

TEOPIZ, MARK JOVAN JR. BSN 3-A3

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

1. A- A clinical information system (CIS) is a type of computer system created primarily for use in critical
care settings, such as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (ICU).

2. A- Health management information system (HMIS) is an information system specially designed

to assist in the management and planning of health programs, as opposed to delivery of care.

3. C- A health information system (HIS) is a system that integrates data collecting, processing, reporting,
and use of information to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health services by better managing
them at all levels.

4. D- Understanding the progress of the health of populations and the performance and quality of health
care systems requires the ability to monitor individuals over time, as they experience health care events,
receive treatments, and experience improvements or deteriorations in their health.

5. D- Tools, signals, data sources, data management, information products, and dissemination and
usage are all part of the health information system.

6. B- Demographics comprise an array of socioeconomic information, including the breakdown of a

population by gender, age, ethnicity, income, employment status, home ownership, and even
internet access.

7. B- the goal of nursing information system is to support and enhance nursing practice to
improve access to information and tools.

8. D- One of the nursing information system disadvantages is that the wording may not be familiar to
users.

9. C- A personal health history may include information about allergies, illnesses, surgeries,
immunizations, and results of physical exams and tests. It may also include information about
medicines taken and health habits, such as diet and exercise.

10. A- Outcome measures reflect the impact of the health care service or intervention on the health
status of patients. For example: The percentage of patients who died as a result of surgery (surgical
mortality rates). The rate of surgical complications or hospital-acquired infections.