Question 1

The _________________________ website has a wealth of information for nurses through fact sheets as well as a series of scenario-based workshops that are free of charge and can be completed online on topics related to nursing care and management during a crisis.

Accepted Answer

United States Homeland Security 
Rationale : Nuclear attack: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/prep_nuclear_fact_sheet.pdf

Question 2

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have begun national initiatives to link public health electronic health records (EHRs) with an immunization tracking system (CDC, 2011). This tracking system is focused on allowing EHRs of state and local health departments to share data with immunization information systems and integrate these records with the CDC's vaccine tracking system. The initiative focuses on communication and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The initiative focuses on communication between public health EHRs and immunization tracking systems in order to provide reminders, extend resources, and track records. The other choices (B, C, D) are not mentioned as focuses of this initiative.

Question 3

Public Health Informatics (PHI) is distinguished from other information systems and technology by its emphasis on ____________________ in populations

Accepted Answer

prevention 
Rationale : PHI is distinguished from other information systems and technology by its emphasis on prevention in populations (Yasnoff, O'Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). The focus on population health is linked to prevention as opposed to diagnosis and treatment. Public health has a governmental context as public health nearly always involves linkages to government agencies at the local, regional, national, or global levels.

Question 4

The Homeland Security website has fact sheets and a series of scenario-based workshops that are free and can be completed online. Which of the following types of terrorist attacks have concomitant fact sheets on this website?

Accepted Answer

The Homeland Security website has fact sheets and scenario-based workshops for all of the listed terrorist attack types, making options A through E the correct answers.

Question 5

The use of the Internet for health information has grown exponentially in the past few years. There are a multitude of reasons for individuals to check online before contacting their health care provider. Which of the following statements is a major reason why people turn to the Internet and websites for health related information?

Accepted Answer

One major reason why people turn to the Internet and websites for health-related information is that they are reluctant to bother or inconvenience their primary healthcare provider. Some individuals may also feel embarrassed or uncomfortable discussing their symptoms or health concerns with their healthcare providers in person. In addition, the anonymity offered by the Internet may also encourage people to seek out information about sensitive or stigmatized health conditions.

Question 6

Research has suggested that there is a positive correlation between an individual's health literacy and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that individuals with higher levels of health literacy are more likely to have better health outcomes, such as improved disease management, increased use of preventive services, and lower rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits. While knowledge of illness, managed care, and computer skills may each have an impact on an individual's ability to manage their health and access healthcare services, they are not as closely linked to health outcomes as health literacy is.

Question 7

There are four major principles of public health informatics that are distinguishable from other types of informatics. Which of the following responses is not considered a principle?

Accepted Answer

The principle that "public health informatics should not reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced" is not a recognized principle of public health informatics. The other principles, promoting population health, preventing disease and injury through environmental changes, and exploring opportunities for prevention, are all established principles of public health informatics.

Question 8

Public health care is responsible for the protecting the health care needs of the public through a variety of ways. With the increase in technology, which of the following statements is true about information technology and public health protection?

Accepted Answer

Information technology provides a valuable tool for accessing and disseminating critical information during outbreaks of communicable disease, allowing for rapid response and protection of the public's health. It does not diminish decision-making ability and does not control communication during a crisis, but rather enhances it. Information technology is therefore necessary during a crisis.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a major challenge with public health informatics (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Stronger linkages and interfaces between and among providers and systems is a major challenge in PHI as the interoperability of various systems is important for the effective communication and sharing of information.

Answer: C 
 Convincing healthcare providers of the benefits of PHI is a major challenge as it requires changing attitudes towards the use of technology and the sharing of patient information.

Answer: D 
 Additional research on the effectiveness of PHI is needed to better understand how it can be optimized to improve public health outcomes. However, this is not the only major challenge in PHI.

Therefore, the correct answer is B and C.

Question 10

The ability to improve health outcomes and make data-driven decisions within a new or existing health information infrastructure is critical. This can be accomplished through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to improve health outcomes and...

Question 11

There is a global concern that not all populations or subpopulations have the resources and capabilities to utilize or benefit from communication using technology and Internet. This phenomenon is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a global concern that not...

Question 12

Which national organization has begun to link public health electronic health records (EHRs) with an immunization tracking system?

Accepted Answer

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has begun to link public health electronic health records (EHRs) with an immunization tracking system.

Question 13

The relationship between information technology and the collection and analysis of data is part of the development of evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes. Which of the following are essential elements that need to be considered to have a comprehensive, robust health information system to promote public health informatics?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relationship between information technology and the...

Question 14

What is the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research, and learning?

Accepted Answer

Public health informatics refers to the use of information and computer science and technology in public health practice, research, and learning. It involves the systematic application of these tools to improve health outcomes and address public health challenges. Options A, B, and D are important components of public health, but they do not specifically address the use of information and technology in this field.

Quiz 26: Public Health Informatics