Deck 10: Administrative Information Systems

Question 1

Which type of technology exists today that could be converted into new types of information systems to be used in health care?

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

How could collaboration and knowledge sharing at a single organization be used to help individuals preparing for information technology at a different facility?

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Explore the administrative information systems and their applications in your healthcare organization.
a.What are the main systems used?
b.How is data shared among systems?
c.What examples of functional, structural, and semantic interoperability can you identify?

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

A __________________ identifies resources, patterns, and variance in care to prevent costly complications related to chronic conditions and enhances the overall outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses.

A) computerized physician order entry system
B) case management information system
C) picture archiving and storage system
D) database management system

Question 5

The acuity system calculates the care requirements for individual patients based on:

A) severity of illness.
B) specialized equipment and technology needed.
C) intensity of interventions.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 6

Healthcare information systems differ from information systems in other organizations because:

A) health care is highly influenced by regulation and competition.
B) health care is professionally driven and hierarchical.
C) health care is multidisciplinary.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 7

A(n) __________is a set of guidelines that outline the course of treatment and the recommended interventions that should be implemented to achieve optimal results.

A) case overview
B) outcomes planner
C) care plan
D) decision support alert

Question 8

A computerized provider order entry system is essential for promoting:

A) patient and family satisfaction.
B) patient safety.
C) care plan development.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 9

Case management information systems are especially beneficial for those with:

A) acute emergent problems.
B) self-limiting illnesses.
C) chronic diseases.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 10

Information found in the pharmacy information system includes:

A) patient age.
B) known allergies.
C) height and weight.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 11

A radiology information system equipped with a picture archiving and communication system provides all of the following except:

A) hard copy film storage.
B) sharing of radiology images.
C) faster access to results.
D) the ability to compare images from previous tests to the current one.

Question 12

An efficient way to promote better access to organizational data is:

A) to store the data in the cloud.
B) to store the data on site.
C) to triage and tier the data.
D) to participate in a health information exchange.

Question 13

Communication systems in the inpatient setting may provide patients and families with information about their scheduled tests and procedures for the day, confirm meal choices, and provide education interventions.

Question 14

Another name for a clinical information system is patient care monitoring system.

Question 15

Pharmacy information systems streamline the order entry, dispensing, verification, and authorization process for medication administration.

Question 16

Organizational financial systems frequently interface with materials management, staffing, and billing systems.

Question 17

Paper-based orders have been shown to be just as efficient and safe as computerized physician order entry.

Question 18

Another name for a clinical information system is electronic health record.

Question 19

Pharmacy information systems alert pharmacists to potential drug interactions.

Question 20

Laboratory information systems typically report only high values for blood specimens.

Question 21

A nurse is reviewing information from a previous inpatient admission of a patient with chronic disease. Which type of information is the nurse identifying?

A) Trends across the hospitalizations
B) Guidelines to outline course of treatment
C) Treatment protocols to maximize patient outcomes and support best practices
D) The right resources for care and preventive treatments

Question 22

A patient accesses the electronic health record at home to update recent health changes. The physician acknowledges these changes and responds to the patient via email. This patient-healthcare provider interaction promotes which of the following?

A) Communication
B) Medical errors
C) Resource allocation
D) Quality control

Question 23

A nurse is explaining the multiple systems that impact patient care to a group of nursing students. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A) "Important information about the patient, including demographics and patient identification, is communicated by the admitting, discharge, and transfer system."
B) "The admitting, discharge, and transfer system identifies resources, patterns, and variances in care to prevent costly complications."
C) "Identifying the right resources for care and implementing preventive treatments are accomplished through the financial systems."
D) "Acuity systems help provide decision support and automated alert functionality."

Question 24

A nurse is working on patient acuity data for an inpatient unit. The nurse understands that these data are important because they:

A) help predict the ability of the facility to care for its current population.
B) help forecast future financial reimbursements and revenue.
C) review compliance with national regulations and guidelines.
D) contribute to a base of knowledge used for research application.

Question 25

A nurse is reviewing the nursing staff resources that are allocated for the next shift and recognizes that more resources are needed. This review is part of which core business system?

A) Scheduling system
B) Acuity system
C) Admission, discharge, and transfer system
D) Financial system

Question 26

A physician handwrites a patient care order. To reduce misinterpretation of the order, which of the following should the nurse do?

A) Request that the order be entered in the computerized physician order entry system
B) Read the order back to the physician
C) Enter the order into the electronic health record nursing documentation
D) Call the nursing supervisor for assistance

Question 27

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about clinical information systems. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A) "Clinical information systems are used to collect patient data at the point of care."
B) "Clinical information systems are used to document reimbursement and patient financial data."
C) "Clinical information systems provide information on patient results from the laboratory and radiology."
D) "Clinical information systems are used only by information systems staff and not in the clinical setting."

Question 28

An informatics nurse is aggregating patient data that will be used across multiple healthcare systems. This will improve which of the following?

A) Access
B) Patient privacy
C) Data storage
D) Collaboration

Question 29

Consistently sharing information about patients across health systems violates interoperability.

Question 30

Data mining software helps to discover patterns and identify relationships.

Question 31

A nurse case manager is working with the staff to develop nursing interventions and care guidelines to optimize the patient's outcomes, which will be used in forming a(n):

A) care plan.
B) a decision tree.
C) a collaborative algorithm.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 32

A hospital patient is reviewing a patient education video on smoking. This video is part of which healthcare organization information system?

A) Communication system
B) Case management system
C) Financial system
D) Data system

Question 33

A nurse executive is reviewing reimbursement and resource allocation for a healthcare system. The nurse needs to review information on best practices and quality control. Which system will the nurse use?

A) Core business system
B) Communication system
C) Case management system
D) Acuity system

Question 34

A nurse is discussing computerized physician order entry with a physician. The physician prefers to handwrite orders. Which statement by the nurse is correct about computerized physician order entry systems?

A) "There are less errors and misinterpretation of orders when physician orders are entered in the computer."
B) "There is better reimbursement for patient care from insurance companies when orders are entered in the computer."
C) "Patient safety is not related to computerized physician order entry."
D) "Physician order entry systems do not have any automated decision support built into them."

Question 35

A nurse executive is reviewing a proposed plan to expand hospital services. Which information system would provide the nurse executive with data on growth and the strategic plan for the hospital?

A) Financial system
B) Acuity system
C) Case management system
D) Communication system

Question 36

A nurse is entering patient data into clinical notes. Which system is the nurse using?

A) Clinical information system
B) Case management system
C) Communication system
D) Financial system

Question 37

A healthcare system creates a database of aggregate patient information. This database will help reduce which of the following?

A) Communication errors
B) Patient complaints
C) Employee dissatisfaction
D) Continuity of care

Question 38

A healthcare facility is integrating a new clinical information system, and a team of healthcare professionals are developing the design of the system. These health professionals are:

A) stakeholders.
B) executive team members.
C) analysts.
D) software developers.

Question 39

A nurse researcher needs to access a healthcare system's data mine to review the system's database.

Question 40

Nationwide interoperability will improve care, public health, and science.