404 ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which statements are true of aggregate data? (select all that apply)
a. data that are grouped to facilitate analysis
b. data that are used to identify trends or patterns
c. data that have been compiled into meaningful categories
d. data that identify individual patients - ANS-a, b, c
CIH defines the dimension of data quality usability as the:
a. degree to which information in ordered from the database or registry reflects the
reality it was designed to measure
b. degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users
c. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood and
accessed
d. extent to which databases are consistent over time and use standard conventions -
ANS-c. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood
and accessed
CIHI defines the dimension of data quality comparability as the:
a. degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users
b. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood and
accessed
c. extent to which databases are consistent over time and use standards conventions
d. comparability is not one of CIHI's dimensions of data quality - ANS-c. extent to which
databases are consistent over time and use standard conventions
the formula for calculating the average daily census for newborns is as follows:
a. total # of inpatient service Das for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period
b. (total # of inpatient service days for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period) x 100
c. (total # of inpatient service days for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period)/ # of bassinets
d. none of the above - ANS-a. total # of inpatient service Das for newborns for a given
period/total # of days for the same period
formula for calculating the average length of stay is as follows:
a. total length of stay for a given period/total # of separations for the same period
, b. (total length of stay for a given period/total # of separations for the same period) x100
c. (total length of stay for a given period x total # of separations for the same
period)/100
d. none of the above - ANS-a. total length of stay for a given period/total # of
separations for the same period
formula for calculating the autopsy rate is - ANS-(total # of autopsies on acute care
inpatient deaths for a period/total # of acute care inpatient deaths for the same period) x
100
MIS standards were developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information to:
a. collect and report administrative, clinical and demographic information on acute care
inpatient separations.
b. enable comparison of health human resources over time at the national and
provincial / territorial levels.
c. facilitate provincial / territorial, national and international comparative reporting and
also to support policy planning, decision-making and research.
d. collect and report financial and statistical data on the day-to-day operations of health
service organizations. - ANS-d. collect and report financial and statistical data on the
day-to-day operations of health service organizations.
the degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users is:
a. accuracy
b. usability
c. relevance
d. timeliness - ANS-c. relevance
The Journal of Healthcare Information Management defines, the function of decision
support, managing clinical complexity and details as:
a. Keeping patients on research and chemotherapy protocols, tracking orders, referrals,
follow-up and preventative care.
b. Monitoring medication orders; avoiding duplicate or unnecessary tests.
c. Supporting clinical coding and documentation, authorization of procedures and
referrals.
d. Supporting clinical diagnosis and treatment plan processes; and, promoting use of
best practices, condition-specific guidelines, and population-based management. -
ANS-a. Keeping patients on research and chemotherapy protocols, tracking orders,
referrals, follow-up and preventative care.
Data can be retrieved from the following national database(s) (select ALL that apply)
a. Canadian Hospital Reporting Project (CHRP)
b. Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
c. National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS)
d. None of the above. - ANS-a, b, c
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which statements are true of aggregate data? (select all that apply)
a. data that are grouped to facilitate analysis
b. data that are used to identify trends or patterns
c. data that have been compiled into meaningful categories
d. data that identify individual patients - ANS-a, b, c
CIH defines the dimension of data quality usability as the:
a. degree to which information in ordered from the database or registry reflects the
reality it was designed to measure
b. degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users
c. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood and
accessed
d. extent to which databases are consistent over time and use standard conventions -
ANS-c. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood
and accessed
CIHI defines the dimension of data quality comparability as the:
a. degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users
b. ease with which the data retained in a database or registry may be understood and
accessed
c. extent to which databases are consistent over time and use standards conventions
d. comparability is not one of CIHI's dimensions of data quality - ANS-c. extent to which
databases are consistent over time and use standard conventions
the formula for calculating the average daily census for newborns is as follows:
a. total # of inpatient service Das for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period
b. (total # of inpatient service days for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period) x 100
c. (total # of inpatient service days for newborns for a given period/total # of days for the
same period)/ # of bassinets
d. none of the above - ANS-a. total # of inpatient service Das for newborns for a given
period/total # of days for the same period
formula for calculating the average length of stay is as follows:
a. total length of stay for a given period/total # of separations for the same period
, b. (total length of stay for a given period/total # of separations for the same period) x100
c. (total length of stay for a given period x total # of separations for the same
period)/100
d. none of the above - ANS-a. total length of stay for a given period/total # of
separations for the same period
formula for calculating the autopsy rate is - ANS-(total # of autopsies on acute care
inpatient deaths for a period/total # of acute care inpatient deaths for the same period) x
100
MIS standards were developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information to:
a. collect and report administrative, clinical and demographic information on acute care
inpatient separations.
b. enable comparison of health human resources over time at the national and
provincial / territorial levels.
c. facilitate provincial / territorial, national and international comparative reporting and
also to support policy planning, decision-making and research.
d. collect and report financial and statistical data on the day-to-day operations of health
service organizations. - ANS-d. collect and report financial and statistical data on the
day-to-day operations of health service organizations.
the degree to which a database or registry meets the current and potential future needs
of users is:
a. accuracy
b. usability
c. relevance
d. timeliness - ANS-c. relevance
The Journal of Healthcare Information Management defines, the function of decision
support, managing clinical complexity and details as:
a. Keeping patients on research and chemotherapy protocols, tracking orders, referrals,
follow-up and preventative care.
b. Monitoring medication orders; avoiding duplicate or unnecessary tests.
c. Supporting clinical coding and documentation, authorization of procedures and
referrals.
d. Supporting clinical diagnosis and treatment plan processes; and, promoting use of
best practices, condition-specific guidelines, and population-based management. -
ANS-a. Keeping patients on research and chemotherapy protocols, tracking orders,
referrals, follow-up and preventative care.
Data can be retrieved from the following national database(s) (select ALL that apply)
a. Canadian Hospital Reporting Project (CHRP)
b. Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
c. National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS)
d. None of the above. - ANS-a, b, c
