Information Technology Fundamentals

What is the main function of a CPU?

Performs calculations and manages the flow of information through a computer system

What does the term 'Flame War' refer to?

Derogatory responses with other positions on disputed posts

Which action does 'Uninstall software' involve?

Removing a specific program file from the hard disk

What is the purpose of a Management Information System?

Facilitating data management within an organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a microphone in a computer system?

Inputting audio into the computer Signup and view all the answers

How can documentation be described in nursing?

The vital aspect of nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT considered part of the shift to WEB 2.0?

Converting data into different formats for communication between systems Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the computer-based ambulatory care process involves modifying or updating patient records?

Manipulate Data Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic network protocol that determines the rules used to create and route packets of data between computers?

TCP/IP Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the people who are recognized as opinion leaders and role models in promoting change?

early adopters Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Nursing process involves the Review of Functional Health Patterns?

Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the incorporation of information science, practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems?

Health Information system Signup and view all the answers

What type of technology allows nurses to change the drip amounts and medication doses using software?

Automated IV pumps Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is essential for maintaining the integrity of a central database storing health information from electronic record systems?

Department of Health Signup and view all the answers

In the context of data transformation and information reporting standardization, what action would be incorrect?

Excluding certain age group information in a weighted average report Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of an industrial design?

Product packaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Care Map in healthcare?

Implementing clinical guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What technology assists in controlling dosages and drips for patients?

Automated IV pumps Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Society level system in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)?

Assessing the socio-economic status of an individual or a family in a community Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was an example of implementing public health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Lockdowns and stay-at-home orders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes ambulatory care?

Healthcare services provided to patients who are not admitted overnight to a hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to improve critical thinking according to the text?

Fast typing Signup and view all the answers

How does the ambulatory care information system contribute to the efficiency of patient accounting processes?

By automating charging, billing, discounts, and concessions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an issue in the ambulatory care information system according to the text?

Necessity of audit log Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anti-spam software?

To reduce unwanted email containing advertisements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an operating system?

To tell the computer how to perform functions like loading, storing, and executing application programs, and transferring data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an intranet and an extranet?

Extranets have added security features compared to intranets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of client/server technology?

It is vulnerable to security breaches Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate feedback for a manager to provide to a staff nurse regarding the patient documentation entry?

The entry should include only objective and factual information about the patient's condition and care Signup and view all the answers