Test Bank for Health Informatics; An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition by Lynda R Hardy, ISBN NO; 978032382959,
All 31 Chapters Covered, Complete Study Guide A+ (NEWEST 2024)
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, Test Bank for Health Informatics; An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition by Lynda R Hardy, ISBN NO; 978032382959,
All 31 Chapters Covered, Complete Study Guide A+ (NEWEST 2024)
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
%4 T The historical roots of computer science can be traced to: language
development, especially English. mathematics and engineering.
library science. medicine
and nursing.
ANS: B
The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. The historical
roots of information science began in library science. Language development and medicine and nursing are
not the roots of computer science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 3
The historical roots of information science can be traced to: language
development, especially English. mathematics and engineering.
library science. medicine
and nursing.
ANS: C
The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of computer science
can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development and medicine and nursing are not
the roots of information science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: pp. 3-4
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the: 1960s.
1970s.
1980s.
1990s.
ANS: C
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 6
As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will include the
oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
Conference presentations
Conference proceedings
Journal articles
Books
ANS: D
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,Test Bank for Health Informatics; An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition by Lynda R Hardy, ISBN NO; 978032382959,
All 31 Chapters Covered, Complete Study Guide A+ (NEWEST 2024)
The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge is books.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 5
Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized computer management in
healthcare?
The development of punch cards The
elimination of punch cards
The development of the mainframe computer The
development of the personal computer
ANS: D
The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized and decentralized computer
management in healthcare. The other responses highlight aspects of decentralized computer management.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 3
Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations?
AMIA
HIMSS
AHIMA
ANI
ANS: D
The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a member
group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 7
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level.
Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have earned an MD
for admission.
All health informatics programs are located within health-related departments or schools such as
nursing, medicine, or pharmacy.
Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community college
level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
ANS: D
The correct response is health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community
college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions. Not all informatics programs
require an MD, are at the graduate level, or are located within schools of health sciences.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: pp. 9-10
Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
a. A in nursing is required to sit for the NI examination offered by ANCC
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, Test Bank for Health Informatics; An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition by Lynda R Hardy, ISBN NO; 978032382959,
All 31 Chapters Covered, Complete Study Guide A+ (NEWEST 2024)
To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician.
There are no specific educational requirements for CPHIMS certification through HIMSS, but three
years of full-time clinical experience in health IT is required.
To be certified as CPHIMS, you must be a nurse.
ANS: B
To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician. You do not need
to have an MSN to sit for the NI exam by the ANCC. There are specific requirements for CPHIMS, but being a
nurse is not one of them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 11
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
The term informatics is derived from: (Select all that apply.)
Dutch. English.
Russian. Arabic.
French.
ANS: B, C, E
The term informatics was derived from the following languages: English, Russian, and French.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 4
When the AMIA model is used, which subfields are categorized as clinical informatics? (Select all that apply.)
Medical informatics
Nursing informatics
Dental informatics
Chemical informatics
Business informatics
ANS: A, B, C
When the AMIA model is used, the following disciplines are categorized as clinical informatics: medical
informatics, nursing informatics, and dental informatics. The other responses are not clinically related.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze REF: p. 14
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