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Informatics Exam Sample Questions

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EIPASS Digital Health Certification | The following sample questions are similar to those on the examination but do not represent the full range of content or levels of difficulty. The answers to the sample questions are provided after the last question. Please note: completion of these or any other sample question(s) does not imply eligibility for certification or successful performance or any certification examination.
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Question 1

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The foundation of strategic system planning begins with a review of the:
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  • existing computing environment.
  • health care industry.
  • information system plan.
  • organization's business mission.

Question 2

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System analysis is the process by which:
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  • a proposed design is reviewed for feasibility.
  • potential vendor solutions are explored.
  • the management needs are identified.
  • the system's functional requirements are derived from users' needs.

Question 3

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The focus of data analysis is to:
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  • collect data from various sources.
  • evaluate data for efficiency.
  • identify data sources for later inclusion.
  • transform data into a usable form.

Question 4

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Which is an accurate statement about batch processing?
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  • Batch processing is an efficient method for clinical systems.
  • Batch processing requires system downtime to be run.
  • Data entry must be completed early in the work day.
  • Error reports and daily transaction reports are available after data are processed.

Question 5

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An open system allows:
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  • a computer to execute a large complex program while simultaneously running smaller programs.
  • a computer to share resources by connecting to other computers via a local area network.
  • integration of data from programs that reside on diverse platforms.
  • users to access any level of the computer system without the use of a log-on password.

Question 6

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Informatics nursing is distinguished from other nursing specialties by its focus on:
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  • computerizing medical records.
  • data coding and the use of abbreviations.
  • the content and representation of data and information.
  • training and education.

Question 7

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Core phenomena of informatics nursing include:
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  • clinical nursing content.
  • information technology.
  • nurse-computer interaction.
  • structure and representation of nursing practice.

Question 8

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Applications that are designed to run on a common platform, operate in a common environment, and communicate through direct data transfer are known as:
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  • integrated.
  • interfaced.
  • normalized.
  • optimized.

Question 9

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Adult learners most effectively learn about a new clinical information system when the instructor:
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  • assumes that the learner knows nothing about the system.
  • begins the formal training as early as possible in the implementation process.
  • emphasizes the technical specifications of the structure of the system.
  • encourages the learner to use previous experience to interpret new learning.

Question 10

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Use of TCP/IP ensures that:
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  • data are not compressed for transmission.
  • data can be transmitted across different networks.
  • data packets are transported together.
  • data transmission occurs without errors.

Question 11

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If a new user has only negative experiences when using a computer, the user will eventually equate the computer with these negative experiences. What action might prevent this from happening?
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  • Allowing new users to play easy games, such as solitaire.
  • Encouraging new users to visit online research sites.
  • Having new users practice rebooting the computer.
  • Lending new users movies to watch on their computers.

Question 12

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The components of nursing informatics practice include data, information, knowledge, and:
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  • cognition.
  • enactment.
  • wellness.
  • wisdom.

Question 13

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Principles of ergonomics include job design, health issues, and:
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  • application interface.
  • end-user interface.
  • programming language.
  • system integration.

Question 14

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Knowledge that is patterned for use in reasoning is known as:
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  • artificial intelligence.
  • knowledge query.
  • knowledge representation.
  • neural computing.

Question 15

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What process produces a blueprint that details how hardware and software meet the needs of the organization?
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  • Benchmarking.
  • Feasibility study.
  • System analysis.
  • System design.

Question 16

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In promoting change, the people who are recognized as opinion leaders and role models are known as the:
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  • early adopters.
  • early majority.
  • innovators.
  • risk takers.

Question 17

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Ease of navigation, appropriate language, efficiency of use, ease of learning, and intuitiveness are all examples of:
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  • affective skills.
  • behavioral needs.
  • system usability.
  • user ergonomics.

Question 18

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What component manages tasks, data, and devices for the computer?
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  • CPU.
  • GUI.
  • Hardware.
  • Operating system.

Question 19

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What type of testing is performed on functionally grouped components to ensure that the subset works with the entire system?
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  • Integration.
  • System.
  • Unit.
  • User acceptance.

Question 20

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In project management, the critical path is best described as a series of activities that:
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  • includes the path with the most slack or float.
  • indicates the earliest possible time a project can be completed.
  • is scheduled for the next current phase of the process.
  • shows the shortest path through the network diagram.

Question 21

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A small earthquake has disrupted a hospital's utility supply, and its information system is temporarily unavailable. During the system reboot, which information system function is the most critical to resume?
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  • Admission, discharge, and transfer system.
  • Compilation and generation of reports.
  • Documentation of intake and output.
  • Medication administration application.

Question 22

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Which document articulates the primary factors that guide professional nursing judgment regarding confidential patient information?
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  • Administrative Simplification Provisions.
  • Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
  • Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice.

Question 23

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Integrating clinical practice guidelines with an electronic health record facilitates quality improvement measurement by:
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  • comparing guideline parameters to clinical outcomes.
  • presenting results at the point of treatment decisions.
  • providing reference information to measurement staff.
  • representing patient acuity data.

Question 24

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A practitioner requests a pictoral representation of seizure activity over a 24-hour period. What format is most suitable?
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  • Bar chart.
  • Histogram.
  • Pie chart.
  • Polygon.

Question 25

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Using an office computer system to identify a patient whom the linked hospital information system identifies as having positive cultures for pneumonia, a primary care provider orders the patient's antibiotic. This scenario exemplifies:
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  • a health care information exchange.
  • a system to update patient records.
  • a violation of privacy regulations.
  • an electronic health record.
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