(CU) NURS4040 Managing Health IT - Midterm Review (CU) NURS4040 Managing Health IT - Midterm Review (CU) NURS4040 Managing Health IT - Midterm Review (CU) NURS4040 Managing Health IT - Midterm Review
,1. Which of the following is a primary goal of health information
technology (HIT) in nursing?
- A) Reducing staff workloads
- B) Improving patient care outcomes
- C) Increasing hospital profits
- D) Streamlining administrative tasks
Correct Answer: B) Improving patient care outcomes
Rationale: The main goal of HIT is to enhance the quality of
care and improve patient outcomes through better data
management.
2. Which of the following standards is commonly used to ensure
interoperability between health information systems?
- A) HIPAA
- B) ICD-10
- C) HL7
- D) CPT
Correct Answer: C) HL7
Rationale: Health Level Seven (HL7) is a set of international
standards for the exchange of health information.
, 3. What is the purpose of electronic health record (EHR) systems
in nursing practice?
- A) To eliminate the need for nursing documentation
- B) To enhance the efficiency of patient care
- C) To replace face-to-face interactions
- D) To secure patient privacy at all costs
Correct Answer: B) To enhance the efficiency of patient care
Rationale: EHRs facilitate more efficient communication,
documentation, and access to patient information.
4. In the context of health information technology, what does the
term “telemedicine” refer to?
- A) In-person consultations in a hospital
- B) Remote diagnostics and treatment through technology
- C) Health information exchange
- D) The use of paper records
Correct Answer: B) Remote diagnostics and treatment
through technology
Rationale: Telemedicine utilizes technology to provide
medical care at a distance.
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