Understanding Information Science and Computer Science

What does Information Science primarily deal with?

Storing and retrieving information
Theoretical foundations of information and computation
Collection and classification of information (correct)
Analysis and manipulation of information

What is the definition of Information?

Raw data that has not been processed
Data without any context
Data with no value for the recipient
Meaningful data for the recipient (correct)

How is Computer Science defined in the given text?

The study of theoretical foundations of information and computation (correct)
The study of data processing techniques
The study of health informatics terminologies
The study of implementing data-based decisions

Which step in the DIKW hierarchy adds value to the initial data?

Information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the DIKW hierarchy represent?

Relationships between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the DIKW hierarchy, what comes after knowledge?

Wisdom (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do we get more of when we enrich our data with meaning and context?

Insights (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Computer Science study according to the given text?

Theoretical foundations of data and computation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of clinical informatics?

Promoting patient care that is safe, efficient, and patient-centered (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of nursing informatics?

Supporting nursing practice, education, research, and administration (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is medical informatics primarily concerned with the use of computers and communication technology?

To acquire and store medical information and knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which area does pharmacy informatics primarily aim to assist?

Supporting the effective use of medications in patient care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes dental informatics from veterinary informatics?

The focus on dental care vs. the focus on animal care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes clinical informatics from medical informatics?

The understanding of informatics concepts combined with knowledge of patient care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Telemedicine?

Global hospital enterprise network for remote surgical operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the provision of mHealth services?

Use of mobile devices in collecting health data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What defines Electronic Medical Records (EMR) according to the text?

Electronic access to person- and population- level information by authorized users (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key players in Health Information Technology (HIT)?

Federal and state governments, public health, and insurance companies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is encompassed by Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?

Electronic access to person- and population- level information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption?

Efficient processes for health care delivery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of mHealth applications?

Real-time (immediate) monitoring of patient vital signs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes telemedicine from simple phone consultations?

Support for efficient processes for health care delivery in telemedicine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Information Science = Concerned with the analysis, collection, manipulation, storage, and dissemination of information Computer Science = Study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and practical techniques for their implementation Information = Data that has been processed into a form meaningful to the recipient DIKW hierarchy = Represents the relationships between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Match the following informatics terms with their primary focus areas:

Clinical Informatics = Focuses on the use of information technology in healthcare to improve patient care Medical Informatics = Primarily concerned with the use of computers and communication technology in healthcare Nursing Informatics = Main goal is to integrate nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice Health Information Technology (HIT) = Encompasses the use of technology to manage health information and improve healthcare delivery Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their roles in the DIKW hierarchy:

Data = The initial building block in the hierarchy Information = Comes after data and adds meaning and context to it Knowledge = The next step after information, enriching data with insights and understanding Wisdom = The highest level in the hierarchy, enabling informed decisions based on knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Match the healthcare improvement goal with its corresponding description:

Increase the efficiency of health care (improve physician, nurse and overall healthcare productivity) = Improving the productivity of healthcare workers Improve the quality (patient outcomes) of healthcare, resulting in improved patient safety = Enhancing patient outcomes and safety Reduce healthcare costs = Lowering the financial burden of healthcare Improve communication, coordination, and continuity of care = Enhancing the flow and consistency of healthcare services Signup and view all the answers

Match the barrier to Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption with its description:

Inadequate time to adopt = Lack of sufficient time for implementation Inadequate expertise and workforce = Insufficient skilled personnel for implementation High cost to adopt = Significant financial investment required for implementation Privacy concerns (HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) = Worries about the protection of patient data Signup and view all the answers

Match the health data type with its corresponding abbreviation:

EHR = Electronic Health Records HIE = Health Information Exchange PHR = Personal Health Records Data Warehouse = Centralized repository for diverse data sources Signup and view all the answers

Match the healthcare improvement method with its corresponding explanation:

Telemedicine = Enhancing healthcare access through remote medical services Home Monitoring = Utilizing technology for remote patient health tracking Promote data in formats that can be rapidly transmitted, shared and analyzed. = Facilitating rapid transmission and analysis of health data EHRs, HIE, and multiple hospital electronic information systems provide the ability and the need to collate and analyze large amounts of data to improve health and financial decisions. = Utilizing electronic systems to analyze data for improved decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Match the step in the DIKW hierarchy with its corresponding role:

Data = Raw information collected for processing Information = Processed data with meaning and context Knowledge = Interpreted information leading to understanding Wisdom = Application of knowledge for decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Match the Health Information Technology (HIT) tool with its primary function:

EHR = Digital records of patients' medical history and treatment plans Claims Data = Information on services provided by healthcare facilities HIE = Exchange of health information between different organizations Data Warehouse = Centralized storage for diverse healthcare data sources Signup and view all the answers

Match the given HIT role with its function:

Provides the tools to generate information from data that humans (clinicians and researchers) can turn into knowledge and wisdom. = Facilitates human interpretation of processed data into knowledge and wisdom To improve human decision making with usable information = Enhances human decision-making using interpretable information Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their definitions:

Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) = Processes orders for medications, lab tests, imaging, consults and other diagnostic tests Electronic Prescribing (e-prescribing) = Supports a prescriber's ability to electronically send an accurate, error-free and understandable prescription directly to a pharmacy from the point-of-care Informatics = An interdisciplinary field, with medical informatics as one key sub-field Medical Informatics = Plays important roles in today and future’s patient care Signup and view all the answers

Match the following references with their publication dates:

Bernstam EV, Smith JW, Johnson TR. What is biomedical informatics? J Biomed Inform. = 2010 Feb;43(1):104-10 Greenes RA, Shortliffe EH. Medical informatics. An emerging academic discipline and institutional priority. JAMA. = 1990 Feb 23;263(8):1114-1120 Hersh W. A stimulus to define informatics and health information technology. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak. = 2009;9:24 Hersh W. Health and biomedical informatics: opportunities and challenges for a twenty-first century profession and its education. Yearb Med Inform. = 2008:157-164 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their descriptions:

Information is important & everywhere in healthcare = Describes the significance of information in the healthcare sector Health IT helps improve quality of care and reduces errors by health workers = Highlights the impact of Health IT on healthcare delivery Medical informatics plays important roles in today and future’s patient care = Emphasizes the relevance of medical informatics in patient care Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective authors:

Bernstam EV, Smith JW, Johnson TR. = What is biomedical informatics? Greenes RA, Shortliffe EH. = Medical informatics. An emerging academic discipline and institutional priority. Hersh W. = Health and biomedical informatics: opportunities and challenges for a twenty-first century profession and its education. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their associated areas of focus:

Health IT = Improves quality of care and reduces errors by health workers Medical Informatics = Plays important roles in today and future’s patient care Biomedical Informatics = Focuses on understanding and promoting the effective organization, analysis, management, and use of information in health care Signup and view all the answers