Question 1

In 2006, introduced a low-cost laptop called the Classmate PC.
A) IBM
B) Apple
C) Intel
D) Microsoft

Accepted Answer

The low-cost laptop called the Classmate PC was introduced by Intel in 2006.

Question 2

The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Health Research Institute estimated that a 500-bed hospital could receive in HITECH incentives to purchase, deploy, and maintain an EHR system.
A) $6.1 million
B) $296,000
C) $3.2 million
D) $800 billion

Accepted Answer

The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Health Research Institute estimated that a 500-bed hospital could receive $6.1 million in HITECH incentives for implementing an EHR system.

Question 3

It can take for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity.
A) less than three years
B) more than 10 years
C) five to seven years
D) only a few months

Accepted Answer

It usually takes five to seven years for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity. This is because it takes time for organizations to fully integrate and optimize the use of new technology. In the short term, there may be some immediate benefits, but the full impact is typically realized over several years.

Question 4

Oil companies are increasingly relying on to connect a nurse or EMT on an oil platform to emergency physicians at a major medical center.
A) electronic consultation
B) remote monitoring
C) store-and-forward telemedicine
D) live telemedicine

Accepted Answer

Live telemedicine involves real-time communication between a healthcare provider and a patient or other healthcare provider at a remote location. This allows for immediate consultation, diagnosis, and treatment, making it the best choice for connecting a nurse or EMT on an oil platform to emergency physicians at a major medical center, where timely intervention can be critical.

Question 5

The medical information Web sites are intended to be .
A) substitutes for paper documentation of a patient's medical history
B) sources of professional medical advice for illnesses
C) substitutes for professional diagnosis and treatments
D) sources of reliable and objective information on medical-related topics

Accepted Answer

Medical information websites are designed to provide reliable and objective information on medical-related topics. They should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment, nor should they be relied upon for personal medical advice. They can, however, be a helpful resource for individuals seeking to learn more about a specific health topic or medical condition.

Question 6

Remote monitoring is also known as .
A) real-time telehealth
B) home monitoring
C) telenursing
D) live telemedicine

Accepted Answer

Remote monitoring is often referred to as home monitoring, as it involves tracking patients' health data from their homes using various devices and technologies.

Question 7

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act is intended to increase the use of health information technology by .
A) requiring the government to develop individual standards for records in each medical organization
B) providing incentives to encourage doctors and hospitals to pull together the paper trail of a person's medical history and immunization records
C) saving the government $10 billion through improvements in the quality of care, care coordination,reductions in medical errors, and duplicate care
D) allowing everyone free access to a patient's medical history and identifiable health information

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Health Information Technology for Economic and...

Question 8

enable patients to use the Internet to compare the quality, safety, and cost information on hospitals nationwide.
A) Electronic health records
B) Inpatient codes
C) Medical information Web sites
D) Remote monitoring telemedicine systems

Accepted Answer

Medical information websites such as Hospital Compare, managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, provide patients with access to information on the quality, safety, and cost of care provided by hospitals nationwide. Patients can compare hospitals based on various criteria such as patient experiences, readmission rates, and mortality rates.

Question 9

Compared to personal computers, cell phones .
A) are more expensive
B) are less portable
C) require a steeper learning curve to master their use
D) come with an extended battery life

Accepted Answer

Cell phones generally have a smaller battery size compared to personal computers, but they are designed to conserve power and offer longer battery life.

Question 10

helps physicians keep tabs on patients prone to life-threatening health crises.
A) Inpatient codes
B) Medical information Web sites
C) Remote monitoring
D) SMS texts

Accepted Answer

Remote monitoring allows physicians to monitor their patients' health remotely and receive notifications if there are any warning signs or emergencies. This can help them intervene quickly and prevent life-threatening health crises.

Question 11

One of the fundamental ways in which companies can try directly to increase productivity is by .
A) increasing the amount of input required to produce a given output
B) selling smaller quantities of goods to decrease capacity
C) decreasing the value of the output produced by a given amount of input
D) consolidating operations to better leverage economies of scale

Accepted Answer

Consolidating operations allows companies to better leverage economies of scale, which can lead to increased productivity. By combining resources and eliminating redundancies, companies can streamline operations and potentially increase efficiency. Options A, B, and C all involve decreasing productivity rather than increasing it.

Question 12

Which of the following factors has increased the prevalence of telework?
A) Reduced levels of traffic congestion
B) Reduced need for employees to take time off
C) Highly trained workers demanding flexible work arrangements
D) Lack of broadband connections in homes and retail locations

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following factors has increased...

Question 13

is the country in Europe with the highest Internet penetration.
A) Monaco
B) Spain
C) Sweden
D) Germany

Accepted Answer

Monaco has one of the highest Internet penetration rates in Europe due to its small population and advanced infrastructure.

Question 14

The program in Nepal started in 2008 as a small pilot project in two schools.
A) HITECH
B) E-Rate
C) telework
D) OLPC

Accepted Answer

The OLPC (One Laptop per Child) program started in Nepal in 2008 as a small pilot project in two schools.

Question 15

One common use of wireless technology in the healthcare field is to .
A) provide the public access to a patient's medical history
B) provide access to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements
C) provide a means to access and update EHRs
D) increase chances of duplicate care

Accepted Answer

Wireless technology is frequently used to access and update electronic health records (EHRs), which can improve patient care and streamline workflows for healthcare professionals. A and B are not valid uses of wireless technology in healthcare, and D is actually a negative outcome that should be avoided.

Question 16

It is difficult to quantify how much the use of IT has contributed to worker productivity because .
A) many other factors influence worker productivity rates besides IT
B) organizational efficiency tends to decrease despite increased investments in IT
C) all IT investments produce intangible benefits that cannot be analyzed
D) workers merely use the time provided by IT implementationto do some small tasks

Accepted Answer

Worker productivity is affected by a variety of factors such as management practices, training, working conditions, and job satisfaction. While IT can certainly contribute to increased productivity, it is just one of many factors that must be considered when measuring worker productivity.

Question 17

The is a small, inexpensive computer with either 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM, a 700 MHz processor, one or two USB ports, and an Ethernet port-but no case and no monitor.
A) OLPC XO
B) Raspberry Pi
C) Simputer
D) Classmate PC

Accepted Answer

The description matches the specifications of the Raspberry Pi, which is a small, affordable computer that requires users to provide their own peripherals such as a case and monitor. The other options listed have different specifications or additional features.

Question 18

The full name of the E-Rate program is .
A) National School Lunch Program
B) Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund
C) One Laptop per Child Program
D) Health Information Technology Program

Accepted Answer

The answer of The full name of the E-Rate program...

Question 19

is a work arrangement in which an employee works away from the office.
A) Telehealth
B) Telecommuting
C) Outsourcing
D) Flextime work

Accepted Answer

Telecommuting is a work arrangement where an employee works from a remote location such as home, using technology to stay connected to their workplace. Telehealth refers specifically to healthcare services being provided remotely, outsourcing is the practice of having work done by another company or individual, and flextime work refers to a work arrangement where employees have flexibility in their hours worked but still come into the office.

Question 20

The country with the lowest Internet penetration in Asia is .
A) Myanmar
B) India
C) China
D) South Korea

Accepted Answer

Myanmar has the lowest Internet penetration in Asia with only 22% of its population having access to the internet. In comparison, India has an internet penetration rate of 34%, China of 54%, and South Korea of 96%.

Quiz 8: The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life

In 2006, introduced a low-cost laptop called the Classmate PC.

The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Health Research Institute estimated that a 500-bed hospital could receive in HITECH incentives to purchase, deploy, and maintain an EHR system.

It can take for IT investment to result in a significant increase in productivity.

Oil companies are increasingly relying on to connect a nurse or EMT on an oil platform to emergency physicians at a major medical center.

The medical information Web sites are intended to be .

Remote monitoring is also known as .

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act is intended to increase the use of health information technology by .

enable patients to use the Internet to compare the quality, safety, and cost information on hospitals nationwide.

Compared to personal computers, cell phones .

helps physicians keep tabs on patients prone to life-threatening health crises.

One of the fundamental ways in which companies can try directly to increase productivity is by .

Which of the following factors has increased the prevalence of telework?

is the country in Europe with the highest Internet penetration.

The program in Nepal started in 2008 as a small pilot project in two schools.

One common use of wireless technology in the healthcare field is to .

It is difficult to quantify how much the use of IT has contributed to worker productivity because .

The is a small, inexpensive computer with either 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM, a 700 MHz processor, one or two USB ports, and an Ethernet port-but no case and no monitor.

The full name of the E-Rate program is .

is a work arrangement in which an employee works away from the office.

The country with the lowest Internet penetration in Asia is .