Solutions
Place the steps for the Staggers and Nelson life cycle in order from
first (1) to last (4). Correct Answer - Analysis/planning
Design/development
Implementation
Maintenance and support
What describes the maintenance phase of the system development
life cycle? Correct Answer - The system is upgraded.
During which phase of the system life cycle is the scope of the
proposed project identified? Correct Answer - Planning
What is the next step in the system life cycle after a new health
information system has been purchased? Correct Answer -
Test the system
In which ways can the use of clinical decision support systems affect
health information technology and create a culture of safety within
healthcare? Correct Answer - Improves quality of care
It improves patient satisfaction
What is a major reason to install a clinical decision support system
within healthcare information technology? Correct Answer - It
reduces errors
How does a clinical decision support system that uses ANSI and
WEDI support a culture of safety? Correct Answer - By
standardizing healthcare information
, A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new
patient portal for healthcare records. Multiple literature searches
have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a final list of
potential vendors has been developed. What is the next step in the
project life cycle? Correct Answer - A letter is sent to potential
vendors, asking for specific information about the product.
Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems
over organization-developed information systems? Correct
Answer - System enhancements are provided
Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive
approach? Correct Answer - Waterfall model
Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health
record relies heavily upon the ability of super users? Correct
Answer - Manage go-live activities and post-go-live support
Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction
needed to reach organizational goals? Correct Answer -
Strategic planning
What initiates the life cycle of an information system? Correct
Answer - Identification of a vision or need
Place the implementation steps of the electronic health record life
cycle in order from first (1) to last (4). Correct Answer - 1.
Identify the problem or need and obtain approval to proceed with
the project.
2. discover and understand the details of the problem or need
3. Build, test, and integrate system components.
4. Complete system tests and then deploy the solution.