30 Questions
What is the primary focus of the field of informatics?
The study of the behavior and structure of information systems
What is the main goal of health informatics?
To improve the quality of patient care
What is the primary focus of nursing informatics?
The use of technology to improve patient care
What is the relationship between informatics and health informatics?
Health informatics is a subset of informatics
What is the primary focus of the history of health informatics?
The evolution of healthcare information systems
What is the significance of the user interface in informatics?
It is a critical component of the interaction between the user and the information system
Who led the development of MUMPS?
Dr. G.Octo Barnett
What was the main focus of Problem-Oriented Medical Records (POMR)?
Patient's problems and their evolution
What was a significant development in the 1975-1985 phase of health informatics?
Rapid growth and interest in health informatics
What was the purpose of bedside terminals in hospitals during the 1975-1985 phase?
To provide accurate patient data collection
What significant development occurred in the 1985-1995 phase of health informatics?
Improvements in patient scheduling software
What was the impact of Problem-Oriented Medical Records (POMR) on physicians?
It allowed them to access a complete snapshot of a patient's prior health
What is the primary reason for consolidating patient-oriented clinical data?
To provide doctors with a better, more complete picture of the patient's situation
What is the main focus of nursing informatics?
The integration of nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences
What is Epi Care notable for being?
The first electronic health records software that was Windows-based
What is the primary focus of Health Informatics?
The use of health and clinical data to drive and support patient health outcomes
When did computers first emerge in healthcare?
Late 1930s to early 1940s
What is the outcome of consolidating patient data when the patient has given informed consent?
Faster and more precise diagnoses
Which of the following is an example of a subspecialty within Health Informatics?
Pharmacy Informatics
What is the primary goal of Bioinformatics?
To use biological data to model and solve problems in fields such as genomics
What is the purpose of integrating computers into healthcare and nursing?
To transform nursing practices
What is the human genome project an example of?
Bioinformatics
What is the benefit of avoiding unnecessary second examinations?
Increased patient safety
What is the relationship between Health Informatics and Pharmacy Informatics?
Pharmacy Informatics is a subspecialty within Health Informatics
What legislative effort in 1996 contributed to the development of Electronic Health Records?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
In what year was Nursing Informatics recognized as a specialty by the ANA?
1992
What was the primary goal of the 'Meaningful Use' legislation outlined by the ONC?
To focus on Quality Indicators and subsequent plans for Outcome Measures
What technological advancements enabled remote hosting of EHR databases?
The Internet
What was the result of the push for interoperable EHRs in the 2000s?
Nurses engaged in system design and adapted to new technological tools
What was the focus of the Healthcare Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act in 2010?
To provide financial support for implementing Health Information Technology systems
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