NSG3039
Information Management & Technology
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of using
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in patient care?
- A. Increased paper usage
- B. Improved patient privacy
- C. Enhanced data accessibility
- D. Reduced need for healthcare professionals
- ANS: C. Enhanced data accessibility
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, - Rationale: EHRs allow for quick and easy access to patient
data, improving the efficiency and quality of care.
2. What is the main purpose of Health Information Exchange
(HIE)?
- A. To store patient data in a single location
- B. To facilitate the sharing of patient information across
different healthcare settings
- C. To reduce the cost of healthcare
- D. To eliminate the need for patient consent
- ANS: B. To facilitate the sharing of patient information
across different healthcare settings
- Rationale: HIEs enable the secure sharing of patient
information, improving coordination and continuity of care.
3. Which of the following is a key feature of Clinical Decision
Support Systems (CDSS)?
- A. Automated billing
- B. Patient scheduling
- C. Evidence-based recommendations
- D. Inventory management
- ANS: C. Evidence-based recommendations
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, - Rationale: CDSS provides healthcare professionals with
evidence-based guidance to support clinical decision-making.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of converting paper-based health records into
digital format is known as __________.
- ANS: digitization
- Rationale: Digitization involves converting physical records
into electronic formats for easier storage and access.
5. In the context of healthcare information systems, the acronym
HIPAA stands for __________.
- ANS: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Rationale: HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient
health information and ensures privacy and security.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Telemedicine can only be used for follow-up
appointments.
- ANS: False
©2024/2025
Information Management & Technology
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of using
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in patient care?
- A. Increased paper usage
- B. Improved patient privacy
- C. Enhanced data accessibility
- D. Reduced need for healthcare professionals
- ANS: C. Enhanced data accessibility
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: EHRs allow for quick and easy access to patient
data, improving the efficiency and quality of care.
2. What is the main purpose of Health Information Exchange
(HIE)?
- A. To store patient data in a single location
- B. To facilitate the sharing of patient information across
different healthcare settings
- C. To reduce the cost of healthcare
- D. To eliminate the need for patient consent
- ANS: B. To facilitate the sharing of patient information
across different healthcare settings
- Rationale: HIEs enable the secure sharing of patient
information, improving coordination and continuity of care.
3. Which of the following is a key feature of Clinical Decision
Support Systems (CDSS)?
- A. Automated billing
- B. Patient scheduling
- C. Evidence-based recommendations
- D. Inventory management
- ANS: C. Evidence-based recommendations
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: CDSS provides healthcare professionals with
evidence-based guidance to support clinical decision-making.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of converting paper-based health records into
digital format is known as __________.
- ANS: digitization
- Rationale: Digitization involves converting physical records
into electronic formats for easier storage and access.
5. In the context of healthcare information systems, the acronym
HIPAA stands for __________.
- ANS: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Rationale: HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient
health information and ensures privacy and security.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Telemedicine can only be used for follow-up
appointments.
- ANS: False
©2024/2025
