Chapter 6 Data Management: Healthcare Data Elements

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What is the term used to describe one fact or measurement in an information system?

Datum

Data element (correct)

Information element

Recorded fact

What is the key difference between data and information?

Data is stored electronically, while information is stored on paper.

Data is entered into an EHR, while information is entered into other supporting patient systems.

Data is raw facts and figures, while information is data that has been combined and manipulated. (correct)

Data refers to a single fact, while information refers to a collection of facts.

What is the process that healthcare organizations have migrated to, transitioning from paper-based recordkeeping systems?

Information management

Data collection

Electronic health records (EHRs) (correct)

Paper-based documentation

What is a key challenge that healthcare organizations face in managing data?

Properly managing all the data that exist and effectively using that data Signup and view all the answers

Where can data exist in an information system, according to the passage?

In an information system, on a file on an employee's computer or file server, in an email, and in many other formats and locations Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a data element mentioned in the passage?

Age, gender, blood pressure, temperature, test results, and date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data dictionary in healthcare?

To define the data elements and their characteristics within an organization's information systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common data element included in a data dictionary?

Data analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data management in healthcare?

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of patient data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data collection in healthcare?

To improve patient outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of data mapping in data management?

To establish connections between data elements from different sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data warehouse in healthcare?

To analyze healthcare data for research purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges for healthcare systems managing data in an electronic environment?

Vast differences in the collection of patient data Signup and view all the answers

How can healthcare organizations use patient data to improve patient care?

By creating reports on specific data elements and analyzing the relationships between them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a data dictionary in an EHR system?

To standardize patient data input and understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entities also use patient data to support the healthcare delivery system and improve patient care?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of collecting and analyzing patient data in healthcare organizations?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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