Medical Imaging and Equipment Quiz

Alphanumeric characters can be used to perform numeric functions.

Numeric integers refer to whole numbers only.

Date and time data are limited to two options.

Metadata is a description and context of the data.

The nurse demonstrates wisdom when synthesizing and appropriately using a variety of knowledge types within nursing actions.

The movement from data to wisdom involves constant interaction within and across various concepts.

Computers in the healthcare field can control lab equipment and notify staff if something is not right.

Doctors can consult medical databases to learn more about a specific disease or treatment plan.

Patients in rural areas must travel to a hospital for a diagnosis since telecommunication is not possible.

Inventory management is not important for patient treatment according to the text.

Computers can run simulations to find causes and cures for diseases.

Medical imaging equipment cannot integrate X-Rays and other images or videos to explain conditions and treatments directly.

The input unit of a computer can include devices like Keyboard, Monitor, and Printer.

RAM is an example of secondary memory in a computer system.

The control unit within a computer's processor directs operations for memory, logic unit, and input devices only.

CPU's Arithmetical and Logical Unit (ALU) performs actions like comparison of data and decision-making.

Doctors and nurses can use medical computers during surgery to enter patient information efficiently.

The output unit of a computer includes devices like Monitor, Printer, and Speakers.

A byte is the fundamental grouping of bits used to make up computer memory.

GUI stands for Graphic User Interface.

RAM stands for Read-Only Memory.

BIT is the largest part of computer memory.

KILO denotes 1024 times the base value.

Metastuctures are the main structures of nursing informatics.

Using a computer to track inventory would not alert the staff immediately when something is wrong.

Many drugs are not highly regulated and do not need careful tracking to prevent abuse or wrong prescriptions.

Nursing informatics integrates nursing science with information management and analytical sciences.

Promoting quality healthcare is not one of the important aspects of nursing informatics.

One role in nursing informatics is managing the transition from digital to paper records.

Developing EHR interfaces that are not conducive to good care is an aspect of nursing informatics.