Computer Systems and Hardware Components

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What is the primary purpose of the ICD standards?

To measure the characteristics of what is observed

To provide a standardized way of coding diseases (correct)

To specify the context of a medical measurement

To identify medical laboratory observations

What is the main difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes?

The number of fields in the database record is different

The codes are used for different countries

The format of the codes is different (correct)

The codes are used for different types of diseases

What does the 'COMPONENT' field in LOINC specify?

The characteristics of what is measured

The type of scale used to measure

The context in which the observation was made

What is measured, evaluated, or observed (correct)

What is the 'TIME ASPECT' field used for in LOINC?

To specify the interval of time over which the observation or measurement was made Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of fields in a LOINC database record?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential beneﬁt of identifying patients at risk of developing a speciﬁc disease?

Providing targeted care to those who would beneﬁt from it Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges of Big Data Analytics in healthcare?

The velocity of data accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of big data in healthcare?

Variety of data types Signup and view all the answers

What is one goal of big data analytics in healthcare?

To gain insight and make informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge of big data analytics in healthcare besides the 4 Vs?

Guaranteeing privacy and security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of creating automated information systems?

To create and utilize computer-based information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a manual and computer-based information system?

Computer-based systems employ information technology as the process component Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Health Information Systems?

To process patient health information efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What type of information system is used to manage medical inventory?

Pharmacy Information Systems Signup and view all the answers

Why is planning important when using IT components in an Information System?

To make sure the right IT components are used Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Health Information Systems?

To efficiently process patient health information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary funder of eHealth initiatives in the Philippines?

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of formulating and adopting national policies, legislations, and protocols in the health sector?

To support the attainment of the eHealth vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of laws, policies, and other issuances in eHealth?

To determine what is lawful and ethical in healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a policy related to eHealth in the Philippines?

Use of EMR for PHIC submissions Signup and view all the answers

What is RA No. 10173?

Data Privacy Act of 2012 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

To carry out arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of computer science?

Analyzing what we can and cannot compute using mathematics Signup and view all the answers

How are data represented in a computer system?

In binary values (0 or 1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical characteristic of most Central Processing Units (CPUs)?

They are collections of digital circuits imprinted on silicon wafers Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for people involved in implementing computer systems to understand current and future business needs?

So they can make informed hardware acquisition decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of having everyone knowledgeable in IT?

So they can make informed acquisition decisions Signup and view all the answers