Question 1

Effective use of CDS systems increases the quality of patient care but at the expense of rising healthcare costs.

Accepted Answer

Effective use of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems can actually help in reducing healthcare costs by improving efficiency, reducing errors, and promoting standardized practices, alongside improving the quality of patient care.

Question 2

Clinical decision support (CDS) is a process and a set of tools designed to enhance healthcare-related decision making through the use of clinical knowledge and patient-specific information to improve healthcare delivery.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Electronic medical records capture data on the total health of the patient and include more than just the standard clinical data collected in the provider's office thus enabling a broader view of a patient's care.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Natural language processing is an aspect of artificial intelligence that involves technology that allows computers to understand, analyze, manipulate, and/or generate "natural" languages, such as English.

Accepted Answer

Natural language processing is indeed an aspect of artificial intelligence that deals with the processing of human languages.

Question 5

A PHR can exist either as a stand-alone application that allows information to be exported to or imported from other sources or as a "tethered" application connected to a specific healthcare organization's information system.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A PHR can exist as a stand-alone application or a tethered application.

Question 6

Machine learning has contributed to the development of a much more in-depth understanding of the human genome as well as practical speech recognition, improved web search results, and self-driving cars.

Accepted Answer

Machine learning has indeed contributed to the development of a much more in-depth understanding of the human genome as well as practical speech recognition, improved web search results, and self-driving cars.

Question 7

In the early days of IT in the 1960s, productivity improvements were difficult to measure.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Computers and robots can perform a wide range of routine physical work activities better, cheaper, faster, and more safely than humans.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The information in an EHR is not easily shared with others outside of the healthcare organization where the data originated.

Accepted Answer

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are designed to be shared easily and securely among different healthcare organizations and providers through health information exchanges and other interoperability solutions, improving the continuity and quality of patient care.

Question 10

The development and use of new medical technology, such as new diagnostic procedures and treatments, also contributes to the increase in healthcare spending per person.

Accepted Answer

The development and use of new medical technology often comes with higher costs, which can contribute to the overall increase in healthcare spending. Additionally, as new technologies become available, more individuals may seek out healthcare services, further driving up costs.

Question 11

In hospital-related settings, implementing CPOE is associated with a 10 percent decline in preventable adverse drug effects.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Since businesses implemented automated payroll systems, fewer accounting employees are needed.

Accepted Answer

Automated payroll systems have streamlined accounting processes and reduced the need for manual data entry and calculations. As a result, businesses require fewer accounting employees to manage payroll tasks.

Question 13

The standard of living varies greatly among groups within a country as well as from nation to nation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Standard of living is influenced by factors such as income, education, healthcare, and access to resources, and can vary greatly even within a single country. It is also true that the standard of living can differ significantly between different countries.

Question 14

Lifestyle changes have led to a decrease in chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, that are expensive and difficult to treat.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes, particularly in diet and physical activity, have contributed to an increase in chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, which are both costly and challenging to manage.

Question 15

Machine learning is a branch of engineering that involves the development and manufacture of mechanical or computer devices that can perform tasks that require a high degree of precision or that are tedious or hazardous for human beings.

Accepted Answer

The definition given in the statement is incorrect. Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that involves the development of algorithms and statistical models that enable computer systems to learn and improve their performance on a specific task without being explicitly programmed. It is not related to the development and manufacture of mechanical or computer devices for performing tasks.

Question 16

Labor productivity is measured by the annual revenue an employee generates divided by the employee's annual salary.

Accepted Answer

Labor productivity is typically measured by the output per labor hour, such as the quantity of goods produced or services provided per hour of labor.

Question 17

More advanced artificial-intelligence-based clinical decision support systems can help doctors choose the proper dosage levels of medication based on a patient's most recent tests results.

Accepted Answer

Advanced AI-based clinical decision support systems can analyze a patient's test results and provide suggested dosage levels for medication based on that data.

Question 18

A computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system enables physicians to place orders (for drugs, laboratory tests, radiology, physical therapy) electronically, with the orders transmitted directly to the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A CPOE system does enable physicians to place orders electronically and have them transmitted directly to the recipient.

Question 19

It usually takes less than two years for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity in large firms.

Accepted Answer

IT investments often require a significant period for implementation, integration, and for employees to adapt to new systems, which can extend beyond two years before a noticeable increase in productivity is observed in large firms.

Question 20

The types of work-related activities best suited for automation include activities associated with managing others, applying expertise in making decisions and offering recommendations, interacting with stakeholders, and performing physical activities in an unstructured and unpredictable environment.

Accepted Answer

The types of work-related activities best suited for automation typically involve routine, predictable tasks such as data processing, repetitive physical activities in structured environments, and tasks that can be easily codified. Activities involving managing others, applying expertise, and interacting in unpredictable environments are less suited for automation due to their complex and variable nature.

Quiz 8: The Impact of Information Technology on Society