One: Strategies
In the chart entitled Life Cycle Tasks and Considerations, which technology type is driven by
replacement cycles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Core systems
Which of the following healthcare foundation and advanced technologies is described as the
combination of the use of telecommunications technology with application systems? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Computer-telephony integration
Which of the four IT management tracks is defined as "systems that support administrative,
financial, or clinical decision-making through incorporation of intelligent analysis of raw data"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strategic systems
Which type of healthcare application system allows single points of access for patient and
resource management? - CORRECT ANSWER-Enterprise systems
Which of the following patient administration and management systems functions assembles and
monitors the claims submission and reimbursement process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient
billing, accounts receivable
What is the first step in providing HCMOs with a mechanism for collecting accurate, relevant
data and converting it into meaningful, timely information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Planning
and organizing data collection
Which of the Financial Decision Support Systems functions measures provider use of resources
relative to severity of patient illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Case-mix analysis
Which of the following medical management systems functions measures or classifies the
seriousness of illness or injury for a specified patient condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acuity
Which of the following information management implementation factors identifies the files and
data that must be transferred to a new system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Conversion planning
What is the final step in the information management process? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Communication of results
Which of the following best describes the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a
maintenance state for IM systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preserver: Keeps operations
running smoothly and manages incremental change