#1
Which of the following is an example of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)?
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
ExplanationCDSS aids healthcare providers in making clinical decisions.
#2
Which programming language is commonly used in healthcare informatics for data analysis?
Python
ExplanationPython is widely used for data analysis in healthcare informatics.
#3
Which of the following is a potential benefit of using wearable health technology?
Improved patient satisfaction
ExplanationWearable health technology can enhance patient satisfaction.
#4
What is the purpose of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act?
To promote the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR)
ExplanationHITECH Act aims to encourage EHR adoption for improved healthcare delivery.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a telemedicine application?
Remote patient monitoring
ExplanationTelemedicine includes remote patient monitoring as one of its applications.
#6
What does HL7 stand for in the context of healthcare informatics?
Health Level 7
ExplanationHL7 is a standard for interoperability in healthcare informatics.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of health informatics?
Clinical diagnosis
ExplanationHealth informatics focuses on information management rather than clinical diagnosis.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in the integration of informatics in healthcare?
Standardized data formats
ExplanationStandardized data formats facilitate rather than hinder informatics integration.
#9
What role does Natural Language Processing (NLP) play in healthcare informatics?
Extracting information from unstructured text
ExplanationNLP helps extract meaningful information from unstructured text data.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a health informatics standard?
SNOMED CT
ExplanationSNOMED CT standardizes clinical terminology for interoperability.
#11
What is DICOM used for in healthcare informatics?
Storing and transmitting medical images
ExplanationDICOM facilitates storage and transmission of medical images.
#12
In healthcare informatics, what does the acronym EHR stand for?
Electronic Health Record
ExplanationEHRs are digital versions of patients' paper charts.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical issue in healthcare informatics?
Interoperability
ExplanationInteroperability is a technical challenge, not an ethical issue.
#14
What role does HL7 FHIR play in healthcare interoperability?
It defines a standard for secure messaging
ExplanationHL7 FHIR facilitates secure communication among healthcare systems.
#15
Which of the following is a potential challenge of implementing health informatics in rural areas?
Limited access to high-speed internet
ExplanationLimited internet access hinders health informatics implementation in rural areas.