30 Questions
What is the main purpose of a hospital information system (HIS)?
To capture, store, manage, and transmit information related to patient health
What is the primary purpose of a Nursing Information System (NIS)?
To improve the efficiency and accuracy of the nursing process
How can a NIS help nurses spend more time meeting patients' needs?
By automating routine tasks and reducing administrative workload
What is one key feature of a nursing information system (NIS)?
Managing clinical data through retrieving, viewing and analyzing data by the nursing staff
What is the purpose of standardizing nursing language in the electronic health record?
To facilitate acceptance of new methods of documentation
How do nursing information systems (NISs) relate to electronic medical record (EMR) systems?
NISs are a subset of EMR systems, focused on nursing-specific data
How can the use of electronic documentation and trending of patient vital signs help nurses identify potential problems earlier?
By making information readily available and systematized
What is one way that nursing information systems (NISs) can improve patient care?
By allowing nurses to access or provide clinical information to other healthcare providers
What is one benefit of using a computer-based nursing information system (NIS)?
Improved efficiency and accuracy in nursing documentation
What is the role of a Nursing Informatics Coordinator?
To manage the nursing information system and ensure its effective use
What is the value of getting early training in nursing informatics for nurses?
It can broaden a nurse's career opportunities and specialization
What type of decision support can a nursing information system (NIS) provide?
Providing disease linkage between signs and symptoms
What is the primary purpose of the HITECH Act?
To stimulate the economy and improve healthcare delivery
Which of the following is NOT included in the types of intellectual property protected by the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293)?
Trade secrets
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which of the following is NOT considered a type of copyright?
Patents
Which Philippine law establishes the Intellectual Property Office and its powers and functions?
Republic Act 8293
What is the primary purpose of Republic Act 165?
To regulate the issuance of patents
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of intellectual property protected by the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?
Business methods
What are the three key functions of informatics that support the access, communication, and evaluation of clinical guidelines?
Knowledge browsing, messaging, and counting
How does informatics improve the continuity of information in healthcare?
By enabling the exchange of information through records, assessments, and referrals
What is the main advantage of electronic journals (e-journals) over traditional printed journals?
All of the above
How does the use of informatics impact the cost and length of patient stay in hospitals?
It reduces the cost of care and the length of patient stay
What is the purpose of the clinical guideline process context model described in the text?
To show how the three key functions of informatics (knowledge browsing, messaging, and counting) can integrate clinical guidelines into the processes of providing quality healthcare while promoting patient involvement
How does the use of informatics improve patient education in healthcare?
It improves patient education through the messaging function
What is the primary focus of Informatics Nurses and Specialists?
Developing and improving systems for telemedicine and telehealth
Which of the following is not considered a key informatics knowledge competency?
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations for clinical diagnostics
What is the primary purpose of telemonitoring according to the passage?
To deliver patient data to clinicians
Which of the following is not considered an informatics skills competency?
Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals in the implementation of new information systems
What is the primary focus of the section on Informatics Skills?
Describing the team-based nature of information technology in healthcare
Which of the following is a key ethical consideration in informatics according to the passage?
Determining the appropriate level of clinician involvement in the design and implementation of healthcare information systems
Explore the Hospital Information System (HIS) and its role in managing patient data in hospitals and clinics. Learn about the computer-based system's functions, such as storing patient information and managing billing. Discover the importance of HIS in maintaining health records.
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