NLA NURS6224
Healthcare Technology & Informatics
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
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, Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)
1.
Case: A major urban hospital recently upgraded its Electronic Health
Record (EHR) system with integrated clinical decision support tools that
use artificial intelligence (AI) to suggest care plans. A nurse leader is
evaluating the initial outcomes.
Question: Which benefit of AI-enabled clinical decision support is most
likely to improve patient outcomes?
A. Reducing the time required for manual charting
B. Providing evidence‑based recommendations in real‑time
C. Increasing the volume of data stored in the EHR
D. Streamlining administrative billing functions
Correct ANS: B. Providing evidence‑based recommendations in
real‑time
Rationale: AI-enabled clinical decision support systems analyze vast
amounts of data and can offer evidence‑based recommendations at the
point of care. This real‑time assistance optimizes clinical decisions and
improves patient outcomes.
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2.
Case: In an effort to improve interoperability, a health system
implements a standardized data exchange module based on FHIR (Fast
Healthcare Interoperability Resources).
Question: What is the primary role of FHIR standards in healthcare
information exchange?
A. To secure patient data against cyber threats
B. To enable seamless, standardized data sharing across disparate
systems
C. To reduce the bandwidth required for electronic communications
D. To simplify navigation within an EHR
Correct ANS: B. To enable seamless, standardized data sharing
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,across disparate systems
Rationale: FHIR is designed to facilitate interoperability by
standardizing data formats and communication protocols across various
healthcare IT systems, improving clinical data exchange.
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3.
Case: A hospital experiences an increase in phishing attacks that target
employee email accounts containing protected health information (PHI).
Question: Which cybersecurity measure should be prioritized to
reduce the risk of such social engineering attacks?
A. Implementing multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for email access
B. Increasing the frequency of routine system backups
C. Upgrading the hospital’s hardware infrastructure
D. Switching to a cloud‑based EHR
Correct ANS: A. Implementing multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for
email access
Rationale: Multi‑factor authentication adds an additional layer of
security, making it much harder for attackers to gain access to sensitive
information even if login credentials are compromised.
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4.
Case: A nurse informaticist is developing policies to ensure compliance
with HIPAA regarding electronic communication of patient data.
Question: Which of the following measures is most critical to maintain
HIPAA compliance in an EHR system?
A. Regularly changing the login interface
B. Encrypting all data both in‑transit and at‑rest
C. Using default system passwords
D. Allowing unrestricted access to patient records
Correct ANS: B. Encrypting all data both in‑transit and at‑rest
Rationale: Encryption of data is a fundamental requirement under
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, HIPAA to protect electronic PHI from unauthorized access during
transmission and while stored.
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5.
Case: A healthcare organization is designing a Health Information
Exchange (HIE) to improve care coordination between local hospitals and
outpatient providers.
Question: What is a primary benefit of a well‑implemented HIE?
A. Increasing the number of EHR vendors used
B. Facilitating timely access to patient records across care settings
C. Minimizing the need for physician consultations
D. Ensuring that only hospital data is available to clinicians
Correct ANS: B. Facilitating timely access to patient records across
care settings
Rationale: A Health Information Exchange enables providers to access
and share patient data across different care settings, leading to improved
coordination, reduced errors, and enhanced continuity of care.
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6.
Case: In response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, a regional healthcare
system rapidly expanded its telehealth services.
Question: Which technology is most critical in ensuring the reliability
and security of these telehealth visits?
A. A high‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video conferencing platform
B. A robust fax system for transmitting patient information
C. Standard telephone lines
D. Paper-based appointment records
Correct ANS: A. A high‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video
conferencing platform
Rationale: High‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video platforms ensure
both the quality of the telehealth connection and the security of patient
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Healthcare Technology & Informatics
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
©2025
, Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–15)
1.
Case: A major urban hospital recently upgraded its Electronic Health
Record (EHR) system with integrated clinical decision support tools that
use artificial intelligence (AI) to suggest care plans. A nurse leader is
evaluating the initial outcomes.
Question: Which benefit of AI-enabled clinical decision support is most
likely to improve patient outcomes?
A. Reducing the time required for manual charting
B. Providing evidence‑based recommendations in real‑time
C. Increasing the volume of data stored in the EHR
D. Streamlining administrative billing functions
Correct ANS: B. Providing evidence‑based recommendations in
real‑time
Rationale: AI-enabled clinical decision support systems analyze vast
amounts of data and can offer evidence‑based recommendations at the
point of care. This real‑time assistance optimizes clinical decisions and
improves patient outcomes.
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2.
Case: In an effort to improve interoperability, a health system
implements a standardized data exchange module based on FHIR (Fast
Healthcare Interoperability Resources).
Question: What is the primary role of FHIR standards in healthcare
information exchange?
A. To secure patient data against cyber threats
B. To enable seamless, standardized data sharing across disparate
systems
C. To reduce the bandwidth required for electronic communications
D. To simplify navigation within an EHR
Correct ANS: B. To enable seamless, standardized data sharing
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,across disparate systems
Rationale: FHIR is designed to facilitate interoperability by
standardizing data formats and communication protocols across various
healthcare IT systems, improving clinical data exchange.
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3.
Case: A hospital experiences an increase in phishing attacks that target
employee email accounts containing protected health information (PHI).
Question: Which cybersecurity measure should be prioritized to
reduce the risk of such social engineering attacks?
A. Implementing multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for email access
B. Increasing the frequency of routine system backups
C. Upgrading the hospital’s hardware infrastructure
D. Switching to a cloud‑based EHR
Correct ANS: A. Implementing multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for
email access
Rationale: Multi‑factor authentication adds an additional layer of
security, making it much harder for attackers to gain access to sensitive
information even if login credentials are compromised.
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4.
Case: A nurse informaticist is developing policies to ensure compliance
with HIPAA regarding electronic communication of patient data.
Question: Which of the following measures is most critical to maintain
HIPAA compliance in an EHR system?
A. Regularly changing the login interface
B. Encrypting all data both in‑transit and at‑rest
C. Using default system passwords
D. Allowing unrestricted access to patient records
Correct ANS: B. Encrypting all data both in‑transit and at‑rest
Rationale: Encryption of data is a fundamental requirement under
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, HIPAA to protect electronic PHI from unauthorized access during
transmission and while stored.
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5.
Case: A healthcare organization is designing a Health Information
Exchange (HIE) to improve care coordination between local hospitals and
outpatient providers.
Question: What is a primary benefit of a well‑implemented HIE?
A. Increasing the number of EHR vendors used
B. Facilitating timely access to patient records across care settings
C. Minimizing the need for physician consultations
D. Ensuring that only hospital data is available to clinicians
Correct ANS: B. Facilitating timely access to patient records across
care settings
Rationale: A Health Information Exchange enables providers to access
and share patient data across different care settings, leading to improved
coordination, reduced errors, and enhanced continuity of care.
---
6.
Case: In response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, a regional healthcare
system rapidly expanded its telehealth services.
Question: Which technology is most critical in ensuring the reliability
and security of these telehealth visits?
A. A high‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video conferencing platform
B. A robust fax system for transmitting patient information
C. Standard telephone lines
D. Paper-based appointment records
Correct ANS: A. A high‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video
conferencing platform
Rationale: High‑bandwidth, HIPAA‑compliant video platforms ensure
both the quality of the telehealth connection and the security of patient
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