HITT 1211 TEST 1: CHAPTERS 1 -3
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Data Correct answer-raw facts and figures
Primary data sources Correct answer-come directly from original source, i.e. patient
database Correct answer-an organized collection of data, text, references or pictures in a
standardized format.
DBA Correct answer-Database Administrator
information system (IS) Correct answer-an automated system that uses computer hardware and
software to record, manipulate, store, recover and disseminate data.
Secondary data sources Correct answer-are derived from the primary data sources, such as the
health record
Financial applications Correct answer-software applications that handle patient accounts, budgets,
and other financial activites
Data capture Correct answer-process of recording healthcare related date in a health record
system or clinical database
Database Administrator Correct answer-the individual responsible to designing the database as
well as managing the database after implementation.
Information Correct answer-Data converted into a meaningful and useful context
direct data entry Correct answer-manual data entry methods such as keyboard, mouse or other
devices for entering data into a computer
data set Correct answer-a list of recommended data elements with uniform definitions that are
relevant for a particular use.
data definition Correct answer-utilized to collect data consistently throughout the healthcare
facility.
hot spot Correct answer-type of help message that is triggered when the cursor is placed on top of
a data field
POC Correct answer-Point of care, which is generally provided at the patient's bedside
Computer on Wheels (COW) Correct answer-Wireless mobile workstation; also called workstation
on wheels (WOW).
unstructured data fields Correct answer-allow for free text entry
, DBMS Correct answer-database management system
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Correct answer-a computerized lifelong healthcare record for an
individual that incorporates data from all providers who treat the individual
structured data fields Correct answer-guide the user during the data entry process, limiting what a
user can enter into the field
Database management system Correct answer-controls the ability to create, read, write and delete
stat stored in the database
DDL Correct answer-data definition language
Cloud computing Correct answer-a system that operates on a computer that is owned by a vendor
check box Correct answer-type of data field that displays a comprehensive list of approved answers
for the data element
intranet Correct answer-a private information network designed for the exclusive use of computer
users within an organization that cannot be accessed by users outside the organization. Similar to
internet, but private.
radio button Correct answer-a type of graphical user interface element that allows the user to
choose only one of a predefined set of options
Data Definition Language Correct answer-a special type of software used to create the tables
within a relational database. Translates how data are stored in the computer from the physical view
to the logical view.
extranet Correct answer-uses a system of connections of private Internet networks outside an
organizations firewall and are used to access the healhcare facility's systems by those outside the
organization
numeric field Correct answer-allows for the entry of numbers
DML Correct answer-Data Manipulation Language
Data Manipulation Language Correct answer-a special type of software used to retrieve, update
and edit data in a relational database.
date field Correct answer-allows for the entry of valid dates
ARRA Correct answer-American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Encourages
implementation of EHR through Meaningful Use
When were computers first used in healthcare Correct answer-1960s with the use of financial
systems
time field Correct answer-allows for entry of valid times
DCL Correct answer-Data Control Language
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Data Correct answer-raw facts and figures
Primary data sources Correct answer-come directly from original source, i.e. patient
database Correct answer-an organized collection of data, text, references or pictures in a
standardized format.
DBA Correct answer-Database Administrator
information system (IS) Correct answer-an automated system that uses computer hardware and
software to record, manipulate, store, recover and disseminate data.
Secondary data sources Correct answer-are derived from the primary data sources, such as the
health record
Financial applications Correct answer-software applications that handle patient accounts, budgets,
and other financial activites
Data capture Correct answer-process of recording healthcare related date in a health record
system or clinical database
Database Administrator Correct answer-the individual responsible to designing the database as
well as managing the database after implementation.
Information Correct answer-Data converted into a meaningful and useful context
direct data entry Correct answer-manual data entry methods such as keyboard, mouse or other
devices for entering data into a computer
data set Correct answer-a list of recommended data elements with uniform definitions that are
relevant for a particular use.
data definition Correct answer-utilized to collect data consistently throughout the healthcare
facility.
hot spot Correct answer-type of help message that is triggered when the cursor is placed on top of
a data field
POC Correct answer-Point of care, which is generally provided at the patient's bedside
Computer on Wheels (COW) Correct answer-Wireless mobile workstation; also called workstation
on wheels (WOW).
unstructured data fields Correct answer-allow for free text entry
, DBMS Correct answer-database management system
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Correct answer-a computerized lifelong healthcare record for an
individual that incorporates data from all providers who treat the individual
structured data fields Correct answer-guide the user during the data entry process, limiting what a
user can enter into the field
Database management system Correct answer-controls the ability to create, read, write and delete
stat stored in the database
DDL Correct answer-data definition language
Cloud computing Correct answer-a system that operates on a computer that is owned by a vendor
check box Correct answer-type of data field that displays a comprehensive list of approved answers
for the data element
intranet Correct answer-a private information network designed for the exclusive use of computer
users within an organization that cannot be accessed by users outside the organization. Similar to
internet, but private.
radio button Correct answer-a type of graphical user interface element that allows the user to
choose only one of a predefined set of options
Data Definition Language Correct answer-a special type of software used to create the tables
within a relational database. Translates how data are stored in the computer from the physical view
to the logical view.
extranet Correct answer-uses a system of connections of private Internet networks outside an
organizations firewall and are used to access the healhcare facility's systems by those outside the
organization
numeric field Correct answer-allows for the entry of numbers
DML Correct answer-Data Manipulation Language
Data Manipulation Language Correct answer-a special type of software used to retrieve, update
and edit data in a relational database.
date field Correct answer-allows for the entry of valid dates
ARRA Correct answer-American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Encourages
implementation of EHR through Meaningful Use
When were computers first used in healthcare Correct answer-1960s with the use of financial
systems
time field Correct answer-allows for entry of valid times
DCL Correct answer-Data Control Language
