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The document is a semi-finals exam for a Nursing Informatics course at Universidad de Dagupan, focusing on health data exchange, storage, and telemedicine. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge in these areas, including the roles of nurses, data management practices, and telehealth technologies. The exam is structured with strict instructions regarding answer submission and academic integrity.

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NCM110 - Semi-Finals Exams 12425 Bsn-Nursing-Info.

The document is a semi-finals exam for a Nursing Informatics course at Universidad de Dagupan, focusing on health data exchange, storage, and telemedicine. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge in these areas, including the roles of nurses, data management practices, and telehealth technologies. The exam is structured with strict instructions regarding answer submission and academic integrity.

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UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES


NCM110 | NURSING INFORMATICS (OFF CAMPUS)
SEMI-FINALS EXAM | SET A

Instructions: Name : _______________________________________


 Turn off your cell phone/s. Use of CP is not Year, Course & blk : _________________________
Allowed during exam. Subject : ________________________________
 Write ALL YOUR ANSWERS LEGIBLY. Date : _______________________________________
 Use black pen only. Strictly: NO ERASURE.
 READ and FOLLOW the DIRECTIONS carefully!

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the best answer related to Health Data Exchange, Storage, and
Telemedicine in Nursing Practice. (50 items)

1. Which of the following best defines health data exchange?


A. Uploading patient images
B. Sending lab results to family
C. Sharing health information electronically across systems
D. Printing prescriptions

2. What is a key benefit of health data exchange in nursing?


A. Increases patient wait times
B. Promotes duplicate testing
C. Improves care coordination
D. Reduces nurse workload

3. Which standard is commonly used in health data exchange for clinical documents?
A. HTML
B. HL7 CDA
C. JPEG
D. DNS

4. What role do nurses play in data exchange?


A. Coding medical software
B. Facilitating accurate data entry and retrieval
C. Managing hospital finances
D. Marketing hospital services

5. Which system helps nurses to exchange patient data across different care settings?
A. HRIS
B. LIS
C. HIE (Health Information Exchange)
D. CRM

6. Interoperability in data exchange refers to:


A. Creating passwords
B. Selling health data
C. Systems working together to share data
D. Blocking data sharing

7. Which federal act promotes secure health data exchange in the US?
A. OSHA
B. HIPAA
C. IRS
D. FDA

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025


8. Nurses contribute to health data exchange by:
A. Avoiding data use
B. Documenting care accurately
C. Disabling software features
D. Sharing patient info on social media

9. Which of the following is an example of structured data?


A. A scanned document
B. A physician’s voice memo
C. ICD-10 coded diagnosis
D. Handwritten notes

10. Which of the following is NOT a challenge in health data exchange?


A. Data standardization
B. Data privacy
C. Improved patient safety
D. Interoperability issues

11. Which technology is widely used to store health data securely?


A. DVDs
B. File cabinets
C. Cloud computing
D. Flash drives

12. EHR data is stored to ensure:


A. Quick disposal
B. Legal compliance and continuity of care
C. Nurse entertainment
D. Marketing purposes

13. Redundant storage of health data ensures:


A. Faster deletion
B. Data loss prevention
C. Decreased patient satisfaction
D. Higher error rates

14. Which of the following ensures safe access to stored patient data?
A. Generic login credentials
B. Password sharing
C. Role-based access control
D. Public data servers

15. Data encryption is used in storage to:


A. Make data smaller
B. Prevent access by unauthorized users
C. Increase file size
D. Simplify passwords

16. The minimum length of time patient records should be stored is governed by:
A. Personal choice
B. Hospital traditions
C. Legal and institutional policies
D. Patient request

17. Which of the following is a secure method of backing up health data?


A. Paper folders
B. External hard drive in an unlocked cabinet
C. Cloud backup with encryption
D. Personal laptop

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025


18. Data integrity in nursing informatics refers to:
A. Speed of data entry
B. Accuracy and consistency of stored data
C. How quickly data is deleted
D. Replacing old data

19. Which of the following is NOT a best practice for data storage?
A. Using firewalls
B. Regular software updates
C. Password reuse
D. Data backup

20. Audit trails in EHRs are important because they:


A. Slow down performance
B. Increase confusion
C. Track who accessed or changed data
D. Erase old data

21. What is telemedicine?


A. In-person patient care
B. Remote diagnosis and treatment using technology
C. Online shopping for medical supplies
D. Faxing prescriptions

22. Telehealth includes:


A. Only video calls
B. Home visits
C. Remote patient monitoring, education, and communication
D. Health fairs

23. Which device is most useful in remote monitoring?


A. Stethoscope
B. Paper chart
C. Wearable sensor
D. Clipboard

24. Which is a major advantage of telemedicine in rural areas?


A. Increased hospital visits
B. Limited specialist access
C. Improved healthcare access
D. Decreased patient compliance

25. Which of the following is essential for successful telemedicine?


A. Fast internet
B. Home phone
C. Fax machine
D. Pen and paper

26. Telenursing is best described as:


A. Nurses mailing care instructions
B. In-person care
C. Nursing services provided using telecommunications
D. Tech-free nursing

27. Which of the following is a challenge of telemedicine?


A. Enhanced convenience
B. Connectivity issues
C. Faster care delivery
D. Improved monitoring

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025


28. Telemedicine benefits include:
A. Reduced access
B. Better parking at clinics
C. Reduced patient travel
D. Higher hospitalization rates

29. What skill is most important for nurses in telenursing?


A. Driving
B. Virtual communication skills
C. Filing paper charts
D. Administering injections

30. Which law affects telemedicine privacy in the US?


A. SEC
B. OSHA
C. HIPAA
D. DMV

31. How can nurses support EHR integration across systems?


A. Ignoring alerts
B. Delaying documentation
C. Providing accurate data input
D. Logging out often

32. Which nursing documentation supports continuity in telehealth?


A. Verbal reports only
B. Unstructured notes
C. Time-stamped digital records
D. Unlogged calls

33. Which is most important when documenting in remote care settings?


A. Artistic language
B. Nurse emotions
C. Clarity and accuracy
D. Ambiguous terms

34. Which system helps track medication and allergies across sites?
A. CRM
B. PACS
C. Integrated EHR
D. Billing software

35. What is a nurse’s primary responsibility with digital records?


A. Sharing passwords
B. Personalizing templates
C. Ensuring data accuracy and security
D. Avoiding data entry

36. Which component is critical for patient-centered care via telehealth?


A. Uniform treatment
B. Ignoring preferences
C. Individualized communication
D. Limited follow-up

37. Which term refers to the electronic sharing of lab and imaging results?
A. Telemarketing
B. e-Prescription
C. Health Information Exchange (HIE)
D. Remote viewing

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025


38. Which best describes a smart goal in nursing informatics?
A. Vague and long-term
B. Specific, measurable, achievable
C. Impossible to track
D. Based on emotion

39. Which informatics tool assists with patient decision-making?


A. Clinical decision support system (CDSS)
B. MRI machine
C. Clipboard
D. Thermometer

40. How do nurses help reduce errors through informatics?


A. Ignoring alerts
B. Delaying data entry
C. Using EHR and CDSS effectively
D. Skipping reviews

41. Which principle is central to data privacy in nursing?


A. Autonomy
B. Marketing
C. Secrecy
D. Brevity

42. Patient data should only be accessed by:


A. All hospital staff
B. Family members
C. Authorized personnel
D. External researchers

43. Which is a future trend in telehealth?


A. More paperwork
B. Fewer mobile devices
C. AI-assisted virtual visits
D. In-person-only care

44. An ethical nurse should:


A. Sell data to third parties
B. Follow HIPAA regulations
C. Use weak passwords
D. Avoid documentation

45. Which is a red flag for data misuse?


A. Encrypted login
B. Login audit trail
C. Unauthorized data access
D. Secure network

46. What is a risk of poor data management?


A. Enhanced reputation
B. Improved documentation
C. Medical errors
D. Easier collaboration

47. What ensures accountability in data access?


A. Anonymous login
B. Audit logs
C. Verbal approvals
D. Public terminals

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025


48. What is the purpose of role-based access in EHR?
A. Increase workload
B. Prevent physician access
C. Limit access based on job roles
D. Simplify software

49. Which future technology may enhance remote diagnostics?


A. Fax machine
B. AI and machine learning
C. Whiteboards
D. Manual charts

50. Which nursing informatics principle focuses on human values and dignity in data use?
A. Utility
B. Efficiency
C. Ethics
D. Profit

PREPARED BY:

JAMELA C. SORIANO
SITE, FACULTY

CHECKED BY:

ARNALDY D. FORTIN, MBA, MCS


SITE, PROGRAM HEAD

APPROVED BY:

MAY JACKLYN RADOC-SAMSON, RN, Med, LPT


DEAN, SOHS

Semester: 2nd Semester Academic Year: 2024-2025

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