HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
Complete Test Bank_
Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition
(Lynda R. Hardy PhD, RN) All Chapters (Q&A) Complete Guide A+
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,HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:
a. language development, especially English.
b. mathematics and engineering.
c. library science.
d. medicine and nursing.
ANSWER: B
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,HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. The
historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development,
medicine, and nursing are not the roots of computer science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 3
2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to:
a. language development, especially English.
b. mathematics and engineering.
c. library science.
d. medicine and nursing.
ANSWER: C
The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of
computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development
and medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: pp. 3-4
3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:
a. 1960s.
b. 1970s.
c. 1980s.
d. 1990s.
ANSWER: C
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 6
4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
a. Conference presentations
b. Conference proceedings
c. Journal articles
d. Books
ANSWER: D
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, HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge is
books.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 5
5. Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare?
a. The development of punch cards
b. The elimination of punch cards
c. The development of the mainframe computer
d. The development of the personal computer
ANSWER: D
The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare. The other responses highlight aspects of decentralized
computer management.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 3
6. Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations?
a. AMIA
b. HIMSS
c. AHIMA
d. ANI
ANSWER: D
The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a
member group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 7
7. Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level.
b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have earned
an MD for admission.
c. All health informatics programs are located within health-related departments or schools
such as nursing, medicine, or pharmacy.
d. Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community
college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
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01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
Complete Test Bank_
Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach 3rd Edition
(Lynda R. Hardy PhD, RN) All Chapters (Q&A) Complete Guide A+
T T
E E
S S
T T
B B
A A
N N
K K
1
,HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:
a. language development, especially English.
b. mathematics and engineering.
c. library science.
d. medicine and nursing.
ANSWER: B
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,HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. The
historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development,
medicine, and nursing are not the roots of computer science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 3
2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to:
a. language development, especially English.
b. mathematics and engineering.
c. library science.
d. medicine and nursing.
ANSWER: C
The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of
computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development
and medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: pp. 3-4
3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:
a. 1960s.
b. 1970s.
c. 1980s.
d. 1990s.
ANSWER: C
The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 6
4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
a. Conference presentations
b. Conference proceedings
c. Journal articles
d. Books
ANSWER: D
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, HEALTH INFORMATICS: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL
01/09/2026
APPROACH 3RD EDITION
The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge is
books.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 5
5. Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare?
a. The development of punch cards
b. The elimination of punch cards
c. The development of the mainframe computer
d. The development of the personal computer
ANSWER: D
The development of the personal computer created tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare. The other responses highlight aspects of decentralized
computer management.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 3
6. Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations?
a. AMIA
b. HIMSS
c. AHIMA
d. ANI
ANSWER: D
The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a
member group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 7
7. Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level.
b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have earned
an MD for admission.
c. All health informatics programs are located within health-related departments or schools
such as nursing, medicine, or pharmacy.
d. Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community
college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
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