Health Informatics

Segment 1

Question 1 (0.6 points)

An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that conforms to
nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be drawn from multiple
sources while being managed, shared, and controlled by the individual is

Personal Health Record

X Electronic Health Record
Personal Medical Record
Electronic Medical Record
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is an example of an administrative application?

Pharmacy info ration system

Revenue cycle management
Computerized provider order entry
Radiology information system
Question 3 (0.6 points)
Agreement between elements in the EHR or between the EHR and another data source is
called

Completeness
Concordance
Timeliness
Correctness
Question 4 (0.6 points)
Critical use of knowledge to make intelligent decisions & to work through situations is

Wisdom
Data
Information
Knowledge
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Errors that can be attributed to carelessness rather than lack of training are called

Non-random errors
Random errors
Systematic errors
Systemic errors

Question 1 (0.6 points)

The data quality management domain that deals with processes and systems used to archive data and
data journals is called

Collection
Warehousing
Analysis
Application
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Data atomicity is also referred to as _________.

Data relevancy
Data precision
Data granularity
Data accuracy
Question 3 (0.6 points)
An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be created, gathered,
managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within one healthcare organization is

Personal Health Record

Electronic Medical Record
Electronic Health Record
Personal Medical Record
Question 4 (0.6 points)
Which of the following can help convert information into knowledge?

Voice recognition
Unstructured data
Clinical data warehouses
Electronic health records
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Absence of a system for correcting errors is an example of

Random errors
Systematic errors
Non systemic errors
Systemic errors
Segment 2

Question 1 (0.6 points)

Which of the following is NOT a positive impact of Electronic Medical records?

Decreased incidence of adverse drug events

Length of stay in a hospital setting increased
Improved readability, consistency and content of medical records
Improved continuity of care
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is NOT a challenge to EHR adoption in Indian hospitals?

High levels of computer literacy

Inadequate government funding
Lack of supporting infrastructure and lack of coordination between the public and private sectors
Legacy systems
Question 3 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is NOT a good reason to adopt EHRs?

Clinical practice is a data-intensive operation

EHR is available from remote locations
Inadequate data communication does not cause medical errors
EHR is legible
Question 4 (0.6 points)
How does a CPOE system improve patient safety and clinical decision-making?

By automating insurance claims processing

By providing alerts to physicians regarding test costs and drug interactions
By automatically scheduling follow-up appointments with patients
By enabling remote patient monitoring for home care
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is NOT a factor favouring EMR/EHR adoption?

Growth of medical tourism

Growth of health insurance
Nationalisation of healthcare delivery
Corporatization of healthcare delivery

Question 1 (0.6 points)

What is the primary purpose of an Executive Information System (EIS) within an organization?
 To manage payroll and employee benefits
To conduct medical research and clinical trials
To support planning and decision-making functions by analyzing day-to-day business activities
To automate clinical procedures for patients
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is NOT an EMR / EHR characteristic?

It decreases in size from birth till death

The documentation is clear, well-organized and legible
Allows data access in real-time from anywhere
It is a life-long medical record in digital format
Question 3 (0.6 points)
In which area does a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) most directly improve healthcare delivery?

Enhancing the quality of patient care by providing clinical guideline advice and diagnostic tools
Reducing patient wait times
Automating billing and coding processes
Ensuring accurate diagnosis without physician input
Question 4 (0.6 points)
How does RFID technology help reduce medical errors in healthcare?

By eliminating the need for physical equipment tracking

By producing an audit trail and enabling secure access based on user privileges
By reducing the need for medical staff
By automatically diagnosing patient conditions
Question 5 (0.6 points)
What is the primary function of barcode verification in medication administration within an eMAR
system?

To track inventory
To enable remote access to patient files
To verify the correct medication is given to the right patient
To print medication labels
Segment 3

Question 1 (0.6 points)

What is the primary purpose of an RFP (Request for Proposal) in the system acquisition
process?

To invite vendors to propose solutions based on specific requirements

 To provide a framework for system testing
To initiate the project team formation
To monitor system maintenance
Question 2 (0.6 points)
What is the primary purpose of vendor analysis in the HIS acquisition process?

To compare costs and system features among vendors

To evaluate the project's feasibility
To initiate the SDLC phases
To train hospital staff
Question 3 (0.6 points)
During the 'Go-Live Preparation' phase, which of the following is a recommended
practice?

Introducing all new software simultaneously

Selecting a low patient volume date
Testing the system during peak patient volume times
Training additional external staff
Question 4 (0.6 points)
Who oversees the HIS project in a hospital setting?

System Developer
Clinical Staff
Project Manager
IT Manager
Question 5 (0.6 points)
What is the primary purpose of the project scope in HIS implementation?

To ensure data migration is completed

To train clinical staff
To define the system's functionality
To outline included and excluded project elements

Question 1 (0.6 points)

What is typically the final phase of the SDLC?

System Implementation
Project Planning
System Support and Evaluation
Requirements Gathering
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which process ensures the HIS aligns with clinical workflows and hospital operations?

Requirements Definition
Integration and Testing
System Maintenance
Workflow and Process Analysis
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What does a project plan typically include in HIS implementation?

Business requirements and user interface design

Estimated duration of activities, dependencies, and resources
Vendor selection criteria
Staff training schedule only
Question 4 (0.6 points)
Which project management tool is mentioned as useful for HIS implementation?

Gantt Charts
Excel
PowerPoint
Notepad
Question 5 (0.6 points)
What is the primary goal of data conversion in HIS implementation?

To migrate and validate historical data

To test user proficiency
To upgrade network bandwidth
To install software licenses

Segment 4
Question 1 (0.6 points)
What is a key feature of a Monolithic Architecture in healthcare information systems?

Best software for each department

Different vendors for each department
Single vendor for all applications
Browser-based interface integration
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which database model is known for organizing data into tables connected by unique
identifiers or keys?
 Object-Oriented Database
Flat File Structure
Relational Database
Hierarchical Database
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What is the main purpose of telemedicine?

To enhance patient engagement in urban areas

To create a database for healthcare providers
To replace traditional medical practices
To provide healthcare services using electronic communication technologies
Question 4 (0.6 points)
What is a Data Mart used for in healthcare?

Daily operations
Integrating multiple data sources
Focused analysis for specific departments
Generating reports from clean data
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Which phase in the Gartner Hype Cycle involves peak excitement but often unrealistic
expectations?

Technology Trigger
Plateau of Productivity
Peak of Inflated Expectations
Trough of Disillusionment
Question 1 (0.6 points)
Which telemedicine application involves the delayed transmission of clinical information?

Store-and-forward telemedicine
Real-time telemedicine
Teleconsultation
Teleradiology
Question 2 (0.6 points)
What type of telemedicine allows for real-time interaction between the patient and
healthcare provider?

Real-time telemedicine
Store-and-forward telemedicine
Remote monitoring telemedicine
 Asynchronous telemedicine
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What does HIT stand for in healthcare?

Healthcare Innovation Team

Health Information Technology
Healthcare IT Tools
Health Information Trends
Question 4 (0.6 points)
What ratio does WHO recommend for doctor-to-population?

1:1,000
1:500
1:2,500
1:10,000
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Which platform is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution in India?

eSanjeevani
Mercury
TeleDhanvantri
TeleICU

Segment 5
Question 1 (0.6 points)
Which system is recommended by India's Ministry of Health for clinical terminology?

SNOMED-CT
ELINCS
IEEE 11073
LOINC
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which standard is used for digital medical imaging?
HL7
FHIR
DICOM
XML
Question 3 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is an example of predictive analytics in healthcare?
 Analyzing patient feedback for common complaints
Identifying the cause of patient readmissions
Estimating future readmission risks for diabetic patients
Monitoring compliance with health regulations
Question 4 (0.6 points)
What is the primary focus of descriptive analytics?

Determining the cause of an event

Predicting future trends
Understanding what happened in the past
Recommending actionable steps
Question 5 (0.6 points)
What is the main feature of FHIR in healthcare?

It uses RESTful APIs for interoperability.

It translates clinical data into alphanumeric codes.
It standardizes medical images.
It categorizes diseases hierarchically.

Question 1 (0.6 points)

What is the purpose of provenance in healthcare data?

To predict future health outcomes

To track the origin and history of data
To identify patterns in patient records
To analyze textual data for insights
Question 2 (0.6 points)
What is the purpose of data standards in healthcare?

To make data visually appealing

To analyze unstructured textual data
To ensure consistent and interoperable data use
To restrict data sharing across systems
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What does GIS stand for in healthcare data analytics?

Global Integration Systems

Generalized Informatic Solutions
Geographic Insights Software
 Geographic Information Systems
Question 4 (0.6 points)
What does ICD stand for in medical coding?

Informatic Coding for Diagnostics

International Code for Diseases
International Classification of Diseases
Integrated Classification of Diagnoses
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Which type of surveillance focuses on symptoms before diagnosis?

Behavioral surveillance
Case surveillance
Syndromic surveillance
Sentinel surveillance

Segment 6
Question 1 (0.6 points)
What is the primary objective of Access Control under Technical Safeguards?
To allow all staff to access patient data
To simplify data sharing
To create unlimited user accounts
To ensure only authorized users access ePHI
Question 2 (0.6 points)
What is an example of Device and Media Control?
Allowing unrestricted device access
Tracking movement of external hard drives containing ePHI
Sharing ePHI without authorization
Avoiding software updates
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What is an example of a required safeguard under HIPAA?
Encryption of ePHI.
Open access to servers.
Patient data sharing without consent.
Free software downloads.
Question 4 (0.6 points)
What is an example of a technical safeguard under HIPAA?
Building maintenance logs
Providing free Wi-Fi
 Encryption of ePHI
Organizing patient waiting areas
Question 5 (0.6 points)
Which is a key goal of the HIPAA Security Rule?
Reducing paperwork
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of ePHI
Maximizing profits
Ensuring patient satisfaction
Question 1 (0.6 points)
What does HIPAA's Privacy Rule primarily protect?
Hospital equipment
Healthcare provider salaries
All forms of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Only digital patient records
Question 2 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is a key feature of Workstation Security?
No password requirement
Automatic screen locks
Free software installation
Unlimited internet access
Question 3 (0.6 points)
What is the primary goal of the HIPAA Security Rule?
To evaluate hospital equipment.
To protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)
To track healthcare provider efficiency
To monitor patient satisfaction
Question 4 (0.6 points)
Which of the following is NOT a type of threat to healthcare information?
Human Threats
Environmental Threats
Natural Threats
Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Question 5 (0.6 points)
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Physical Safeguards?
To protect electronic systems and related equipment from unauthorized access
To monitor healthcare provider efficiency
To develop hospital infrastructure
To increase patient satisfaction