Test Bank for Health Informatics: An
Interprofessional Approach 3rd
Edition.
Authors: Ramona Nelson, Nancy
Staggers.All Chapters Covered.
,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
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 Andmedicine 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
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.
ANSWER: D
Interprofessional Approach 3rd
Edition.
Authors: Ramona Nelson, Nancy
Staggers.All Chapters Covered.
,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
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 Andmedicine 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
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.
ANSWER: D
