30 Questions
Nursing Informatics is a subset of Health Informatics that deals with the application of information technology in nursing practice.
True
The study of the behavior and structure of systems that generate, store, process, and present information is known as Health Informatics.
False
The primary goal of Health Informatics is to develop user interfaces.
False
The field of Informatics considers the interaction between information systems and the user.
True
Health Informatics is a relatively new field that emerged in the 21st century.
False
The University of Raparin is a prominent institution in the field of Health Informatics.
False
A health informatics specialist is primarily responsible for analyzing medical images.
False
The Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System, also known as MUMPS, was developed under the leadership of Dr. Larry Weed.
False
The goal of the Medical Informatics Initiative is to digitize medical research data.
False
Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are used to analyze health data.
False
Problem-Oriented Medical Records (POMR) focused on the patient's diagnosis and treatment only.
False
Data Analyst is a type of health informatics specialist.
True
Health informatics specialists bridge the gap between healthcare and technology.
True
Bedside terminals in hospitals were used for medical record sharing during the Third Decade (1975-1985).
False
The Medical Informatics Initiative aims to provide treating physicians with information about comparable medical cases.
True
Pharmacy Informatics typically involves individuals with a medical degree.
False
The decade of 1985-1995 saw no advancements in health informatics beyond medical record sharing.
False
Experience working as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician is not necessary for Pharmacy Informatics roles.
False
The Third Decade (1975-1985) saw a decline in the number of physicians adopting health informatics technology.
False
MUMPS was developed during the Third Decade (1975-1985) of health informatics.
False
The 'Meaningful Use' (MU) legislation focused on Outcome Measures from the start.
False
The American Nurses Association recognized Nursing Informatics as a specialty in 1996.
False
The Healthcare Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was enacted in 2015.
False
Imaging Informatics only deals with transferring images between radiologists and patients.
False
A degree in nursing is not necessary for Nursing Informatics roles.
False
Pharmacy Informatics and Nursing Informatics are overlapping roles.
False
Nursing Informatics is a general role that can be applied to any healthcare field.
False
The Internet hosted EHR databases locally, not remotely.
False
The Office of the National Coordinator was established in 2000.
False
The 2000s saw a decline in the demand for nursing informatics expertise.
False
Test your knowledge on the history of health informatics, definition, and types. This quiz covers the basics of health informatics, its evolution, and significance in healthcare. Prepare to learn and assess your understanding of this critical field.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
