Question 1

An informatics nurse is assessing a healthcare system to see what expertise and infrastructure are needed to complete the integration of an electronic health record system. This is which type of feasibility study?

Accepted Answer

The informatics nurse is evaluating the technical requirements and infrastructure needed for the integration, which pertains to technological and systems feasibility.

Question 2

An informatics nurse is showing a group of nurses a prototype of an electronic health record. The nurse is soliciting feedback from the group. This is part of which phase of rapid action development?

Accepted Answer

The rapid requirements-gathering phase involves soliciting feedback from users to gather their requirements for the new system.

Question 3

An informatics nurse is educating healthcare professionals on a new electronic health record. In the dynamic system development method, the informatics nurse is facilitating which step of the project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

The implementation step involves putting the new system into use, which includes educating healthcare professionals on how to use the new electronic health record.

Question 4

An informatics nurse is introducing a new health information technology and is using programming that supports the interactions of objects. The nurse has selected which type of systems development?

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented systems development involves programming that supports the interactions of objects, making it the correct choice for the scenario described.

Question 5

A nurse is using a computer-aided software engineering tool in the implementation phase of a new health information technology system. The nurse is using which type of tool?

Accepted Answer

Lower-CASE tools are used in the implementation phase of software development, focusing on the coding and testing aspects.

Question 6

A computer-aided software engineering tool is being used to assist in the design of a new health technology, and the informatics team uses this tool for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools are used to reduce cost and development time by automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency in the software development process.

Question 7

A nurse is explaining the challenges of health information technology across health systems to share patient information with a nursing student. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Historically, there has been a lack of buy-in and support from stakeholders, which has been a challenge in the adoption and integration of health information technology across health systems.

Question 8

A nurse is sharing patient information with another healthcare system using a health information technology. The nurse is facilitating which of the following by sharing this information?

Accepted Answer

Sharing patient information using health information technology can improve the quality of patient care by ensuring that all healthcare providers involved have access to accurate and up-to-date information, which can lead to better-informed decision-making and continuity of care.

Question 9

A physician is using an electronic health record in a clinic that can be accessed by a partnering healthcare provider in another facility. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Interoperability refers to the ability of different information systems, devices, or applications to connect and communicate in a coordinated manner, within and across organizational boundaries, to access, exchange, and cooperatively use data amongst stakeholders. In this scenario, the electronic health record being accessible by a partnering healthcare provider in another facility is an example of interoperability.

Question 10

An informatics nurse is performing a cost-benefit analysis on the implementation of a health information technology. Which phase of the waterfall model is the project in?

Accepted Answer

The cost-benefit analysis is typically conducted during the feasibility phase to determine if the project is viable and worth pursuing.

Question 11

An informatics nurse is developing a plan to integrate an elaborate electronic health record that will require modifications over time. The informatics nurse chooses to not use the waterfall model because:

Accepted Answer

The waterfall model is a linear and sequential approach where each stage must be completed before moving to the next. It does not easily accommodate changes once a stage is completed, making it less suitable for projects that require modifications over time.

Question 12

An informatics nurse is consulting on a prototype electronic health record. The nurse will use which of the following to assess its functionality?

Accepted Answer

User testing on the prototypes is a method used to assess the functionality of an electronic health record by observing how users interact with the system and identifying any issues or areas for improvement.

Question 13

A health informatics team is developing a high-quality telehealth technology that needs to be implemented in 3 months. Which development approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Rapid application development is suitable for projects with tight deadlines as it emphasizes quick development and iteration, making it ideal for implementing telehealth technology in a short timeframe.

Question 14

An informatics nurse is working with end users who are testing a new electronic health record by using it on a daily basis. Which of the following will the informatics nurse gather?

Accepted Answer

The informatics nurse will gather feedback from the end users to assess their experience and identify any issues or improvements needed for the electronic health record system.

Question 15

An informatics nurse is using a computer-aided engineering tool that helps design and analyze an object-oriented system. Which type of computer-aided engineering tool is the nurse using?

Accepted Answer

Upper-CASE tools are used in the early stages of system development, such as design and analysis, which aligns with the nurse's use of the tool for designing and analyzing an object-oriented system.

Question 16

A nurse is educating a nursing student on open source software. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

Open source software allows for interoperability and sharing of data between different healthcare systems, which is crucial for improving patient care and coordination.

Question 17

A healthcare provider in a medical clinic enters patient data into the electronic record. The patient is admitted into an inpatient facility, and another healthcare provider reviews the patient record from the clinical. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Interoperability refers to the ability of different information systems, devices, or applications to connect and exchange data in a coordinated manner, within and across organizational boundaries. In this scenario, the electronic patient record is accessed and reviewed by different healthcare providers across different facilities, demonstrating interoperability.

Question 18

With open source software, any programmer can implement but cannot reconstruct or restructure source codes.

Accepted Answer

Open source software allows programmers to view, modify, and distribute the source code, meaning they can reconstruct or restructure it as needed.

Question 19

There needs to be united efforts to create systems that are integrated and interoperable to improve the future of health care.

Accepted Answer

Integrated and interoperable systems in healthcare can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve patient outcomes by ensuring seamless communication and data exchange across different healthcare platforms and providers.

Quiz 9: Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making