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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
