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Hebda, Handbook of Informatics, 5/e Test Bank

Chapter 26

Question 1

Type: MCSA

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

research, and learning?

1. Public health nursing

2. Public health practice

3. Public health informatics

4. Public health research

Question 2

Type: MCSA

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

1. Need to have additional terminals in neutral locations

2. Need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems

3. Need to convince health care providers of PHI benefits

4. Need for additional research on PHI effectiveness

Question 3

Type: FIB

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

on ____________________ in populations

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Question 4

Type: MCSA

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?

1. Promote the health of populations as opposed to health of individuals.

2. Prevent disease and injury by altering the conditions or the environment putting populations at risk.

3. Should not reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.

4. Should explore the potential for prevention of all vulnerable points.

Question 5

Type: MCSA

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

immunization tracking system?

1. NIH

2. CDC

3. ANA

4. AACN

Question 6

Type: FIB

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.

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Question 7

Type: MCSA

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?

1. The ability to provide reminders, extend resources, and track records

2. The ability to combine data with global initiatives

3. The ability to work in tandem with governmental databases

4. The ability to design public health resources in case of an pandemic

Question 8

Type: MCMA

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?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Chemical

2. Biological

3. Radiological

4. Nuclear

5. Improvised Explosive Attack

Question 9

Type: MCSA

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?

1. Information technology provides the ability to access Center for Disease Control (CDC) updates on outbreaks

of communicable disease.

2. Information technology diminishes the ability to make rapid decisions during crisis management.

3. Information technology controls communication during a crisis.

4. Information technology is unnecessary during a crisis.

Question 10

Type: MCSA

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?

1. Fewer people have health care insurance.

2. The long lines and waiting time in healthcare providers’ offices prevent individuals from making appointments.

3. People refuse to pay the co-pay when they can find out about their illness for free.

4. People are reluctant to bother their primary healthcare provider.

Question 11

Type: FIB

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 _____________.

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Question 12

Type: MCSA

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?

1. Reliable databases

2. A cogent plan of action

3. Systems implementation

4. Public health informatics

Question 13

Type: MCSA

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

following?

1. Knowledge of illness

2. Managed care

3. Computer skills

4. Health outcomes

Question 14

Type: MCMA

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?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Data definitions

2. Coding classification systems

3. Data transmission capability

4. Health information exchange (HIE)

5. Data storage