Chapter 2 1 Global Rationale Cognitive Level Analyzing Client Need

Hebda, Handbook of Informatics, 5/e Test Bank

Chapter 2

Question 1

Type: MCSA

Which statement concerning “thin client technology” is correct?

1. System processing occurs on both the server and on the local PC.

2. A thin client consists of a display with keyboard and requires its own storage device.

3. Software exists on the server, therefore upgrades are done in one step for all clients.

4. When implemented, older PCs formerly used in networking must be replaced.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2

Type: MCSA

Which health risk related to computer use has been best documented?

1. Miscarriage or sterility

2. Ulnar nerve syndrome

3. Carpal tunnel syndrome

4. Cataracts

Correct Answer: 3

Question 3

Type: MCSA

Health care information plans include adding super users to the hospital staff. Which person is most appropriate

for this role?

1. An experienced staff nurse who has been employed at the institution for three years

2. An informatics nurse specialist with a master’s degree and informatics certification

3. A newly hired charge nurse who has practiced for ten years in an intensive care unit

4. A clinical nurse specialist for three departments, employed at the institution for six years

Correct Answer: 1

Question 4

Type: MCSA

Which example best fits the description of a local area network (LAN)?

1. One server communicates with multiple PCs and printers

2. Office computers are connected through the use of the Internet

3. Client computers are interconnected with multiple servers

4. Internet technology is used to communicate with hospital suppliers

Correct Answer: 1

Question 5

Type: MCSA

In which instance is using a wireless device an advantage for health care provider staff?

1. More memory is needed to input data for glucose monitoring and insulin coverage.

2. Error reduction is needed to input data, such as vital signs from a client’s isolation room.

3. A larger screen is needed to track data, such as medication administration times with vital signs.

4. An increase in security is needed to prevent physician orders from being intercepted on the Intranet.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 6

Type: MCSA

Which of these is the most flexible and reliable secondary storage device?

1. DVD drive

2. Magnetic tape drive

3. CD-ROM drive

4. Zip drive

Correct Answer: 1

Question 7

Type: MCSA

Which of these is an advantage in the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) in the health care setting?

1. PDAs may be synchronized with any network without the use of special equipment or software.

2. PDAs minimize the chance of interception of data transmission.

3. Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual client data.

4. Data loss is minimized due to long battery life and ease of backups.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8

Type: MCSA

Research best supports the use of which ergonomic device?

1. Ergonomic mouse to reduce wrist and hand pain

2. Support brace used while typing to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome

3. Lumbar back support to maintain natural curves of the back

4. Wrist rests to support the wrists while inputting data and typing

Correct Answer: 3

Question 9

Type: MCSA

Many workstations house clinical information systems and provide Internet access in the acute care setting.

Which type of software program is most likely to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care?

1. A programming language such as Java to access the Internet

2. A virus checker to increase security for Internet connections

3. A programming language such as COBOL to create databases

4. A programming language such as Visual Basic to enter data

Correct Answer: 2

Question 10

Type: FIB

______________________________ is the science and technology of engineering devices at the molecular level.

Standard Text:

Correct Answer: Nanotechnology

Question 11

Hebda, Handbook of Informatics, 5/e Test Bank

Type: MCSA

Which statement best describes the role of the chief privacy officer (CPO)?

1. Duties include protection of the personal health information of patients, both electronic and paper

2. Duties include strategic planning, information security, and overall management of the information system

3. Duties include assigning and monitoring system access identification codes and passwords

4. Duties include design, maintenance, and security of materials placed on the Internet, intranet, and extranet

Correct Answer: 1

Question 12

Type: MCSA

What is the one byte binary code representation for the Arabic number 8?

1. 1000

2. 00001000

3. 2222

4. 11111111

Correct Answer: 2

Question 13

Type: FIB

________________________________ is defined as an electronic circuitry that executes computer instructions.

Standard Text:

Question 14

Type: MCSA

Which of the following is not a common input device?

1. Network

2. Keyboard

3. Webcamera

4. Joystick

Correct Answer: 1