Health Care Information Systems

Quiz #2

Due Date: March 3rd by 5pm

Instructions: Print out this page and answer all  questions. Feel free to use any notes or texts as reference material for this quiz. I do request that you work independently and derive your own answers. I also do not want answers copied word for word from the text or any other reference. You will be counted off for this. I am relying on your honesty and integrity as FGCU students to ensure this is done. It is also up to you to ensure that I have received the appropriate assignment by the due date.  Technology is not an excuse for a late quiz.  No late quizzes will be accepted.  Thanks and good luck! 

Multiple Choice Questions: Please select the choice that most closely answers the
question or fits the statement. Only one answer is correct per question.  Each question is worth 5 pts. each.

  1. The largest collection of networks in the world is known as the:

    a. internet
    b. world wide web
    c. Internet
    d. AOL

  2. In an information systems network, one component is serving as the transmitter while a second component serves as the ____________.

    a. medium
    b. receiver
    c. line backer
    d. server

  3. A network that extends into a broad geographical area is known as a

    a. LAN
    b. Star network
    c. Bus network
    d. WAN

  4. A collection of data carefully organized to be of value to the user is called a ____________________and the associated software used to manipulate it is commonly known as a _____________________________

    5.  The __________________data model stores data as nodes in a tree structure.

    6.  The ________________________is a file that stores detailed information about the data elements in a database.

    7.  With respect to data security, the health care manager must ensure that at least three areas of security have been addressed.  These 

         are:______________________________________, _______________________________________, ______________________.

    8.  Medical records are working documents for

        a.  quality improvement

        b  utilization review

        c.  medical audit

        d.  all of the above

9.     _____________________ is the application of computer and communications technology to support patient care at remote locations.

10.  Clinical Services Information Systems may include 3 areas such as ________________________, __________________________

        and______________________________.

 Short Answer Questions: Answer the following questions as completely as possible.  Each question is worth 10 pts each.

Review the following data table and answer the following questions:

    1.  Describe the differences between analog and digital waveforms.  Give an example of a use for each wave form.

    2.  Name and describe the three network topologies. What are the advantages of each?

    3.  What is a data dictionary and what data elements might be named in a data dictionary.  What is the difference between an active and a         passive dictionary.?

   4.  In your opinion, when will the fully electronic medical record become a reality?  What are the advantages vs. paper record.?  What are some of the obstacles that need to be overcome?

5.  What is telemedicine? How is it being used?  What are some of the barriers to a more extensive application of telemedicine.

 

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructor has received the paper, regardless of how the paper is being submitted. If the paper is electronically submitted, the student is responsible for checking with the instructor PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE to be certain the correct and current version of the paper has been received in full. The paper may be turned in the following four ways:

1. as an e-mail attachment to mailto:nrenninger@swfla.rr.com

GOOD LUCK!!

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