NURSING INFORMATICS

SAS 1
1. Who translated the word “informatics”? He Combined the terms
“information” and “automation” which means automatic information
processing. * A. Mark Bayer
B. Steve Jobs
C. Walter Bauer
D. Albert Einstein
2. Which of the following is not a component of healthcare informatics? *
A. Computer science
B. Healthcare science
C. Cognitive science
D. Radiologic science
3. A component of healthcare informatics that deals with the development,
configuration, architecture of computer hardware and software. *
A. Computer science
B. Information science
C. Healthcare science
D. Cognitive science
4. A component of healthcare informatics that deals with the body of knowledge
on which healthcare profession base their practice. *
A. Computer science
B. Information science
C. Healthcare science
D. Cognitive science
5. A component of healthcare informatics that includes information technology
which involves the process of sending and receiving information. *
A. Computer science
B. Information science
C. Healthcare science
D. Cognitive science
6. A component of healthcare informatics that deals with the process of human
thinking, understanding and remembering. *
A. Computer science
B. Information science
C. Healthcare science
D. Cognitive science

7. The framework for nursing informatics relies on the central concepts of the
following EXCEPT: *
A. Data
B. Information
C. Knowledge
D. Science
8. Which of the following is a benefit of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)? * A.
Improved access to the medical record.
B. Decreased redundancy of data entry C.
Decreased time spent in documentation.
D. All of the above.
9. Refers to the ability to recognize when information is needed, as well as the
skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively. *
A. Computer literacy
B. Nursing literacy
C. Information literacy
D. Evidence based practice
10. The ANA expects you, the entry level nurse, to possess what knowledge
pertaining to informatics upon graduation? *
A. Basic computer literacy
B. Ability to access data and perform computer documentation
C. Ability to use information technology to support clinical processes D. All of
the above
SAS 2
1. Which of the following is not a component of healthcare informatics? *
a. Computer science
b. Healthcare science
c. Cognitive science
d. Radiologic science
2. Which of the following is associated with nursing informatics theory? *
a. Organizational interactions
b. Impact of technology on productivity
c. Data with some structure
d. Employer rewards and authority

3. Supports the use and documentation of nursing activities, provides tools for
managing and delivery of nursing care. *
a. Healthcare information system
b. Nursing information system
c. Computer program system
d. Nursing information systems
4. Based on traditional documents with nursing diagnosis as an organizing
framework, may use standardized nursing languages from assessment to
evaluation. *
a. Nursing process
b. Healthcare information system
c. Nursing information system
d. Computer program system
5. The ability of a nurse to use knowledge and make a judgment call which can
impact the actions resulting from this decision. *
a. Nursing process
b. Critical thinking
c. Healthcare information system
d. Nursing information system
6. The framework for nursing informatics relies on the central concepts of the
following EXCEPT * a. Data
b. Information
c. Knowledge
d. Science
7. This model emphasizes three entities: data, information and knowledge which
are regarded as the core concepts of informatics. *
a. Graves and Corcoran’s model
b. Schwirian’s Model
c. Turley’s Model
d. Data-Information- Knowledge Model
8. This model states that nursing informatics is an evolving, dynamic process
involving the conversion of data into information, and subsequently knowledge
*
a. Graves and Corcoran’s model
b. Schwirian’s Model
c. Turley’s Model
d. Data-Information- Knowledge Model
9. A model intended to stimulate and guide systematic research in nursing
informatics. It enables identification of significant information needs that can
foster research somewhat similar to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. *

a. Graves and Corcoran’s model

b. Schwirian’s Model
c. Turley’s Model
d. Data-Information- Knowledge Model

10. Stage of skill acquisition that is accomplished when the expert performer no
longer relies on analytical principles like rules, guidelines and maxims to connect
his/her understanding of the situation to an appropriate action. *

a. Expert
b. Beginner
c. Competent
d. Proficient

SAS 3

1. Which of the following refers to a machine that is under a program’s direction

which performs four basic operations: input, processing, output and storage. *
A. Computer
B. Program
C. Command
D. Confirmation
2. The tool you use to type words into the computer. *
A. Keyboard
B. Printer
C. USB
D. Flash drive
3. A list of instructions that tells a computer how to perform the four
operations. * A. Computer
B. Program
C. Command
D. Confirmation
4. Which of the following refers to the computer’s processing circuitry, also
known as microprocessor? *
A. Keyboard
B. CPU
C. Chip
D. Motherboard
5. Which of the following is the computer’s main circuit board? *
A. Keyboard
B. CPU
C. Chip
D. Motherboard
6. Displays the computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to
interact with the computer, typically using the keyboard and mouse. *
A. Monitors
B. Speaker
C. Printer
D. Storage
7. Which of the following parts of the computer enables the user to hear the
results of sound processing? *
A. Monitors
B. Speaker
C. Printer
D. Storage
8. Which of the following refers to a machine that lets you put documents and
such on paper or generate output on paper? *
A. Monitors
B. Speaker
C. Printer
D. Storage

9. When you save information directly to your computer you are saving to which
of the following? *
A. CD Drive
B. Hard Drive
C. DVD Drive
D. CPU
10. Which of these computer components are considered input devices? (SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY) *
A. Keyboard
B. Printer
C. Mouse
D. Monitor
SAS 4
1. Tells the computer how to perform the functions of loading, storing and
executing an application= program and how to transfer data. *
A. Operating system
B. Booting system
C. Application system
D. None of the above
2. Operating system that provides visual cues such as icon symbols to help the
user. *
A. Application software
B. Graphic user interface
C. Icon
D. Word Processing software
3. Allows the user to add, subtract, and perform user defined calculations on rows
and columns of numbers *
A. Application software
B. Graphic user interface
C. Electronic Spreadsheet software
D. Word Processing software
4. Used to create, edit, format, and print documents. *
A. Application software
B. Graphic user interface
C. Electronic Spreadsheet software
D. Word Processing software
5. The operating system was created by Microsoft in 1985 with a graphical user
interface. *
A. Microsoft word
B. Microsoft PowerPoint
C. Windows
D. DOS
6. Ability of an operating system to have more than one program open at a
time. * A. Multitasking
B. Thread
C. File management
D. Multiprocessing
7. A sequence of instructions in a program that is independent of other
threads. * A. Multitasking
B. Thread
C. File management
D. Multiprocessing
8. Keeping track of files stored on a computer so they can be retrieved when
necessary. * A. Multitasking
B. Thread
C. File management
D. Multiprocessing
9. A collective term in information technology used to describe the function or
the contribution of the sets of commands, procedures in computer system *
A. Hardware
B. Melaware
C. Software
D. None of the above
10. A graphically based interface that allows a user to communicate instructions
by clicking icons or commands. *
A. Graphic user interface (GUI)
B. Command line interface
C. Disk operating system (DOS)
D. Windows

SAS 5
1. What is the difference between a worm and a virus? *
A. A worm is self-replicating but a virus isn't self-replicating
B. A virus is self-replicating but a worm isn't self-replicating
C. A virus runs in response to an event such as a date, but a worm runs on its own
schedule
D. A worm runs in response to an event such as a date, but a virus runs on its own
schedule
2. What type of malware do users inadvertently install with USB thumb drives? *
A. Spam
B. Trojans
C. Buffer overflow
D. Logic bomb
3. What can reduce unwanted email that contains advertisements? *
A. Anti-spam software
B. Antivirus software
C. File integrity checkers
D. Botnet software
4. What type of signature-based monitoring can detect and remove known worms
and Trojans? *
A. Anti-spyware
B. NIDS
C. NIPS
D. Antivirus
5. A user's computer has recently been slower than normal and has been sending
out email without user interaction. Of the following choices, what is the best
choice to resolve this issue? *
A. Botnet software
B. Anti-spam software
C. Anti-spyware software
D. Antivirus software
6. A process that transfers files from a remote computer to your PC. *
A. Download
B. Upload
C. Installing software
D. Uninstall software
7. Removes a specific program file from the hard disk, removes the program
name from the all programs menu, and updates the windows registry. *
A. Download
B. Upload
C. Installing software
D. Uninstall software
8. A form of legal protection that grants the author of an original work and
exclusive right to copy, distribute, sell, and modify that work, except under
special circumstances. *
A. License
B. Copyright
C. Ownership
D. Author
9. The process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer and
other hardware components. *
A. Download
B. Upload
C. Installing software
D. Uninstalling software
10. Displays icon menu of main options. *
A. Toolbar
B. Task bar
C. Status bar
D. Handle bar
11. What key is often used to access commands? *
A. Control key (Ctrl)
B. Alternative Key (Alt)
C. Shift Key
D. Enter
12. What shortcut key combination would you use if you want to minimize all
windows? * A. Win Key + M
B. Win Key + Tab
C. Win Key + Shift + M
D. Win Key + F1
13. What does the key combination Win Key + F do? *
A. Undo Minimize
B. Display the Windows Search/Find feature
C. Open the run window
D. Lock the computer
14. What statement is not true while double clicking? *
A. Double clicking will make the alignment of the text either left, center or right
aligned
B. Double clicking selects the line or paragraph of the text
C. Double clicking on a line will set a tab stop
D. Double clicking selects the complete word
15. What is untrue about the boot sector virus? *
A. it infects other programs when the infected program is run or executed
B. It infects the section of a disk that is first read by the computer
C. It infects the boot or master section of any disks that comes in contact with it
D. All is true

SAS 6
1. What are the key benefits of computer based health information systems? * A.
It provides functions not possible with a manual system such as statistical
information system.
B. It provides duplication on the performance of a manual system with higher
maintenance cost.
C. It provides transformation of data into limited information only.
D. It provides additional validation of the resources.
2. The following are disadvantages of manual processing of data and information
EXCEPT *
A. Manifestation of errors
B. Manifestation of deficiencies in data handling
C. Promotes inaccuracy of information
D. Additional paper works in data handling and information conversion.
3. The following are the advantages of manual processing of data and information
EXCEPT *
A. Cannot be easily corrupted (with proper data storage)
B. Easy to prepare
C. Data profiling can be processed easily
D. Problem with maintenance.
4. The following are advantages of computer information system EXCEPT * A.
Can be integrated with the other systems such as laboratory, pharmacy,
accounting, management etc…
B. Statistical information can be provided
C. Accessibility to any healthcare personnel and accessibility to any healthcare
institutions.
D. Data communication is limited only to inter department
5. What is the primary disadvantage of using a computer information system? *
A. Requires extensive planning, designing and commercial implementation.
B. Data can be easily corrupted.
C. Special storage is necessary
D. Data communication system will have additional cost.
6. The following are the major applications of computer information system of
data and information EXCEPT: *
A. Automatic searching of parallel records for medically ill persons and critical
medical information
B. Automated review of similar patients to determine expected lengths of
stay, cost, and rates of complications allowing better financial forecasting for the
hospital and better information for the patient and caregiver
C. System will allow the user to very easily pull information from vast
numbers of patients (without names) into spreadsheets, databases, graphing
packages to create instant displays of outcome, treatment paths and options.
D. Exchange of medical data are contained only in each hospital.
7. What process and being optimized when implementing a health information
system? *
A. Assessment, patient monitoring and plans, medication processes,
administration records, and discharge plans.
B. Data information security
C. Nurse work schedule and program list.
D. Communication network and electronic messaging.
8. If the hospital computerization is programmed properly it will provide direct
and instant data and information. Which of the following does not support the
information system? * A. List of medication
B. Medication process
C. Drugs to be administered
D. Availability of the drug in the pharmaceutical company.

9. It is the integration of information science, health science, computer science

and cognitive science. *
A. Health care information system
B. Nursing care aid system
C. Hospital data management system
D. Patient monitoring system and database management.
10. It is a specialty in nursing that integrates nursing science, computer science
and information science to manage and communicate data, information and
knowledge. *
A. Health care management system
B. Nursing information system
C. Hospital data management system
D. Patient profiting system
SAS 7
1. A type of search tools is both directories and search engines that search for
Web pages in specialized areas. * a. Metasearchers
b. Specialized search tools
c. Health related search tools
d. The invisible web
2. Provides a place for an exchange of ideas. Used by health-oriented Websites
to allow people to interact with others facing the same situation. *
A. Forums
B. Intranets
C. Extranets
D. Direct care
3. Accessed using a web browser but are available only to users within a specific
organization. * a. Forums
b. Intranets
c. Extranets
d. Direct care
4. An extension of an intranet with added security features. *
a. Forums
b. Intranets
c. Extranets
d. Direct care
5. Which of the following is not a part of a search engine? *
a. Software
b. Hardware
c. Spider
d. Indexer
6. A text box in a web browser displaying the address of the web page that is
currently being viewed *
A. Address bar
B. Search box
C. Site map
D. Domain
7. The introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for
the site *

A. Home page
B. Browser
C. Search engine
D. Page box
8. An information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected
to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search
for information by moving from one document to another. *
A. Internet
B. World wide web
C. Website
D. Home page
9. These are search engines that, instead of sending a spider to the Web at large,
search indexes of many search tools and compile the results into one display,
often eliminating duplicates. *
A. Metaparadigm
B. Multitasking
C. Metasearcher
D. Surfing
10. What do you call when others respond derogatorily with other positions on
the disputed posts? *
A. World wide web
B. Storage wars
C. Flame war
D. Warcraft
SAS 8
1. Which of these is an advantage in the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs)
in the health care setting? *
A. PDAs may be synchronized with any network without the use of special
equipment or software.
B. PDAs minimize the chance of interception of data transmission.
C. Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual
client data.
D. Data loss is minimized due to long battery life and ease of backups.
2. Many workstations house clinical information systems and provide Internet
access in the acute care setting. Which type of software program is most likely
to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care? * A. A
programming language such as Java to access the Internet
B. A virus checker to increase security for Internet connections
C. A programming language such as COBOL to create databases
D. A programming language such as Visual Basic to enter data
3. Which of the following statements is true about portable or laptop computers?
*
A. Portable or laptop computers are unnecessary at the bedside.
B. Portable or laptop computers can be connected to networks or peripheral
devices through the use of a Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (PCMCIA) card.
C. Portable or laptop computers have been replaced by smaller handheld devices.
D. Portable or laptop computers do not have enough memory to effectively store
clinical data.
4. Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health
care system. Which of the following answers best describes an advantage of using
a PDA? *
A. A PDA is easily transported to the point of care.
B. The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their
pockets.
C. The PDA has a small screen size.
D. PDAs can hold up to rough use.
5. Selecting a computer system depends primarily on the needs and expectations
of the organization. Which of the following choices are not relevant in the
decision making process? *
A. Applications needed to accomplish goals
B. Back up options
C. Cost
D. The computer literacy of the nursing staff
6. A set of instructions that communicates with the computer and tells it what to
do is called which of the following? *
A. Software
B. Manual
C. Hardware
D. Input devices
7. The primary disadvantage to client/server technology is which of the
following? * A. Cost
B. Vulnerability
C. Computer education
D. Staff resistance to change
8. A nurse is using a mobile device and stores his calendar, contacts, and notes.
The nurse understands that this information is stored at which location? *
A. ROM
B. RAM
C. Flash memory
D. Pocket PC
9. A nurse-manager is preparing a presentation for the organization about the
need for nurses to use handheld devices. Which potential benefits would a nurse-
manager use to promote the use of portable handheld devices in the clinical
area? Select all that apply. *
A. Improved time management
B. Fewer client errors
C. Ability to be technologically up to date
D. Increased confidence in clinical skills
E. Change in client perception of the nurse
10. A nurse is using a PDA when caring for a client. The PDA contains clinical data.
Which feature would be most important when using the PDA? *
A. Compatibility with the agency's system
B. Password encryption
C. Wireless accessibility
D. Availability