,TESTBANK FOR Understanding Health Information Systems for the Health
Professions First Edition Balgrosky
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. An electronic health record (EHR) is a type of _________ software.
Answer: clinical
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. In HIS, as in all other computerized industries, devices exchange data with each other using
connections. These connections form a ________ via these links, which are enabled either
through cables, wires, or Wi-Fi.
Answer: network
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
3. _________ of HIS are those who rely on HIS reporting capabilities and connectivity to
perform the work of the organization.
Answer: Users
,A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
4. UX and UI are commonly used for shortening the terms ___________ and user interface,
respectively.
Answer: user experience
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. Proper ______________ includes the day-to-day oversight, controls, and quality assurance of
systems planning, people, process, and technology.
Answer: HIS governance
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
6. ______________ includes user and system/workflow planning, design, building or
programming the system, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.
Answer: HIS development
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
7. Early software applications focused primarily on the accounting and financial applications
arena, with rare instances of __________ software applications.
Answer: clinical
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
,Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
8. Hospital Information Systems Sharing Group (HISSG) and Electronic Computing Hospital
Organization (ECHO) are examples of some of the first _____________________.
Answer: HIS professional organizations
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
9. The federal government enacted __________________ to protect the security and privacy of
citizens’ health data.
Answer: HIPAA
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
10. PHI is an abbreviation for ________________.
Answer: personal health information
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
True/False
1. Small healthcare organizations do not need to have a strategic plan.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
,Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. The best methodology of HIS planning is a top-down approach.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
3. Good governance requires face-to-face, interdisciplinary interaction.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
4. Deviations from the HIS strategic plan are dangerous and diminish the organization’s progress
toward its strategic future.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. The needs of patients evolve over time and healthcare organizations must continuously adapt
to these changing needs.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
,6. The threat to health data security from hackers, malware, and black market experts are
diminishing.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
7. Middleware is software that connects software applications to the data and technology
supporting the application; in other words, middleware is a transaction layer that enables
communication and data management for multiple or distributed software applications.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
8. The types of professionals involved in HIS implementation include a multi-disciplinary,
technology-proficient team including: project managers, training professionals, a variety of
software engineers, technical support staff, subject-matter experts, informaticists, and others.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
9. Once an organization has implemented new software, the hard work is done.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
,10. HIS development began in hospitals in the 1960s.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: Vendor and Provider Relations
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
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Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Feedback
Information Field: Taxonomy
Information Field: Objective
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284149609, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. At the pinnacle of the HIS Model, data created and captured in HIS become available for
________.
Answer: research
A-head_9781284149609: Systems and Their Management
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. EHR systems capture _______, one patient at a time.
Answer: data
A-head_9781284149609: Systems and Their Management
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
3. Several types of _______ are found in the U.S.: private insurance companies, government
programs, and, of course, self-pay.
Answer: payers
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
, Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
4. _________, the EHR system developed by the U.S. military in the 1980s.
Answer: VistA
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides online resources for
dependable health information, is an example of a ___________________.
Answer: public health organization
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
6. __________ is a third-party reporting program in which 86 percent of California hospitals are
participating; it provides scores for clinical quality, patient experience, and patient safety for
California hospitals, searchable by zip code, rates hospitals on a five-level scale of superior to
poor, and provides a web capability to report issues.
Answer: CHART
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
7. A ________ event is an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or
psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Such events are called this because they signal the need
for immediate investigation and response.
Answer: sentinel
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Professions First Edition Balgrosky
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
Quizzes, Midterm and final exams are included (if available in the original resources).
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
⚠️Note on Answer Keys: If the answer key is not included within the chapter
questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
🔒 Safe & secure – thousands of satisfied students trust us every semester.
🛡️Our Guarantees
💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
🔄 Wrong File? No Problem: Contact us and we will replace it immediately with the
correct version, free of charge.
⏰ 24/7 Support: We are always here – reach out anytime and expect a fast response.
,Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Feedback
Information Field: Taxonomy
Information Field: Objective
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284149609, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. An electronic health record (EHR) is a type of _________ software.
Answer: clinical
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. In HIS, as in all other computerized industries, devices exchange data with each other using
connections. These connections form a ________ via these links, which are enabled either
through cables, wires, or Wi-Fi.
Answer: network
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
3. _________ of HIS are those who rely on HIS reporting capabilities and connectivity to
perform the work of the organization.
Answer: Users
,A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
4. UX and UI are commonly used for shortening the terms ___________ and user interface,
respectively.
Answer: user experience
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. Proper ______________ includes the day-to-day oversight, controls, and quality assurance of
systems planning, people, process, and technology.
Answer: HIS governance
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
6. ______________ includes user and system/workflow planning, design, building or
programming the system, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.
Answer: HIS development
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
7. Early software applications focused primarily on the accounting and financial applications
arena, with rare instances of __________ software applications.
Answer: clinical
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
,Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
8. Hospital Information Systems Sharing Group (HISSG) and Electronic Computing Hospital
Organization (ECHO) are examples of some of the first _____________________.
Answer: HIS professional organizations
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
9. The federal government enacted __________________ to protect the security and privacy of
citizens’ health data.
Answer: HIPAA
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
10. PHI is an abbreviation for ________________.
Answer: personal health information
A-head_9781284149609: History of HIS
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
True/False
1. Small healthcare organizations do not need to have a strategic plan.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
,Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. The best methodology of HIS planning is a top-down approach.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
3. Good governance requires face-to-face, interdisciplinary interaction.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Application
4. Deviations from the HIS strategic plan are dangerous and diminish the organization’s progress
toward its strategic future.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. The needs of patients evolve over time and healthcare organizations must continuously adapt
to these changing needs.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
,6. The threat to health data security from hackers, malware, and black market experts are
diminishing.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Fundamentals
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
7. Middleware is software that connects software applications to the data and technology
supporting the application; in other words, middleware is a transaction layer that enables
communication and data management for multiple or distributed software applications.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
8. The types of professionals involved in HIS implementation include a multi-disciplinary,
technology-proficient team including: project managers, training professionals, a variety of
software engineers, technical support staff, subject-matter experts, informaticists, and others.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
9. Once an organization has implemented new software, the hard work is done.
Answer: False
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Definitions
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
,10. HIS development began in hospitals in the 1960s.
Answer: True
A-head_9781284149609: Vendor and Provider Relations
Subject: Chapter 1
Title_9781284149609: Health Information Systems Fundamentals
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
,Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Feedback
Information Field: Taxonomy
Information Field: Objective
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284149609, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. At the pinnacle of the HIS Model, data created and captured in HIS become available for
________.
Answer: research
A-head_9781284149609: Systems and Their Management
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
2. EHR systems capture _______, one patient at a time.
Answer: data
A-head_9781284149609: Systems and Their Management
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
3. Several types of _______ are found in the U.S.: private insurance companies, government
programs, and, of course, self-pay.
Answer: payers
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
, Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
4. _________, the EHR system developed by the U.S. military in the 1980s.
Answer: VistA
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provides online resources for
dependable health information, is an example of a ___________________.
Answer: public health organization
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Easy
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
6. __________ is a third-party reporting program in which 86 percent of California hospitals are
participating; it provides scores for clinical quality, patient experience, and patient safety for
California hospitals, searchable by zip code, rates hospitals on a five-level scale of superior to
poor, and provides a web capability to report issues.
Answer: CHART
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Subject: Chapter 02
Title_9781284149609: The Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model of HIS
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
7. A ________ event is an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or
psychological injury, or the risk thereof. Such events are called this because they signal the need
for immediate investigation and response.
Answer: sentinel
A-head_9781284149609: HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
