Information Management & Technology
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
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, 1. Multiple Choice
Case Scenario:
A hospital is transitioning to a new electronic health record (EHR)
system that must interact with several legacy systems. The IT team
is focused on ensuring that the disparate systems "talk" to each
other seamlessly.
Question:
Which of the following best defines interoperability in healthcare IT?
Options:
A. The ability of systems to exchange, interpret, and use data
cohesively.
B. The process of converting paper records to digital replicas.
C. The installation of networked computers across all departments.
D. The continuous backup of all clinical data.
Correct ANS: A.
Rationale:
Interoperability in healthcare refers to the ability of different IT
systems and software applications to communicate, exchange
data, and use the information that has been exchanged. This is
essential for seamless clinical care and robust information
management.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Case Scenario:
A nurse informaticist is implementing protocols that protect the
confidentiality of patient records when they are transmitted between
systems.
Question:
The process of converting plain text into a cipher or encoded form
is known as __________.
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, Correct ANS: Encryption
Rationale:
Encryption is used to secure data during transmission and storage
by converting it into an unreadable format for unauthorized users.
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3. True/False
Case Scenario:
An emerging clinical decision support system (CDSS) is integrated
into the company’s EHR to assist nurses and physicians with
evidence-based alerts.
Statement:
CDSS can enhance clinical decision-making by providing timely,
evidence-based recommendations directly within the workflow.
Correct ANS: True
Rationale:
CDSS integrates clinical guidelines and patient-specific data, which
supports clinicians in making faster, more informed decisions at the
point of care.
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4. Multiple Response
Case Scenario:
A hospital quality management team is tasked with improving the
reliability and accuracy of patient data across multiple systems.
Question:
Which of the following practices contribute to high data quality in
healthcare IT? (Select all that apply.)
Options:
- A. Regular data validation protocols
- B. Adoption of standardized data formats
- C. Reliance solely on manual data entry methods
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