Medical Informatics

Question Samples for third year medical students

1. A group of procedures and different elements that work together in order to complete a task.
A. Input B. Output
C. System D. Processing
2. Involves capturing and assembling elements that enters the system to be processed.
A. Input B. Output
C. System D. Processing
3. Involves transformation processes that convert input into output
A. Input B. Output
C. System D. Processing
4. Involves transferring elements that have been produced by a transformation process to their
ultimate destination.
A. Processing B. Input
C. System D. Output
5. A system with feedback and control functions is sometimes called a
A. Open System B. Cybernetic system
C. Closed System D. Control System
6. Data about the performance of a system
A. Storage B. Input
C. Control D. Feedback
7. The component that monitors and evaluates feedback and makes any necessary adjustments to the
input and processing components to ensure that proper output is produced.
A. Feedback B. Input
C. Storage D. Control
8. The system that interacts with other systems in its environment.
A. Open System B. Cybernetic System
C. Adaptive System D. Control System
9. The system that has the ability to change itself or its environment in order to survive.
A. Control System B. Open System
C. Cybernetic System D. Adaptive System
10. An integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for providing
information, knowledge, and products.
A. Cybernetic System B. Adaptive System
C. Control System D. Information System
11. An academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification,
manipulation, Storage, retrieval, movement, and dissemination of information.
A. Computer science B. Health care science
C. Information science D. None of the above
12. Medical informatics is also called all of the following except
A. Nursing informatics B. Clinical informatics
C. Healthcare informatics D. Bioinformatics
13. Is a collection of related files or tables containing data
A. Database B. Software
C. Hardware D. Network
14. are the set of instructions about how to combine the above components in order to process
information and generate the desired output.
A. Software B. Procedures
C. Input D. Output
15. A program or collection of programs that enables the hardware to process data.
A. Hardware B. Clinical informatics
C. Software D. Healthcare informatics
16. A device such as processor, monitor, keyboard, and printer.
A. Network B. Hardware
C. Software D. Output
17. Is an information system that uses computer technology (information technology) to perform some
or all of its intended tasks to process and disseminate information.
A. ISCB B. FPA
C. CBIS D. CASE
18. The largest amount of data value in the data pyramid exists in
A. Base of the pyramid B. Middle of the pyramid
C. Top of the pyramid D. All of the above
19. The intersection of information science, computer science, and health care.
A. Health information management B. Health information exchange
C. Health information technology D. Medical informatics
20. The integration of biology and technology and can be defined as the analysis of biological
information using computers and statistical techniques.
A. Bioinformatics B. Artificial intelligence
C. Medical informatics D. Health information technology
21. The result of the equation: Knowledge+ Experience = …………
A. Data B. Wisdom
C. Information D. All of the above
22. The largest amount of data volume in the data pyramid exists in
A. Top of the pyramid B. Middle of the pyramid
C. Base of the pyramid D. All of the above
23. The result of the following equation: Data + Context =………….
A. Knowledge B. Wisdom
C. Information D. None of the above
24. The result of the equation: Information + Rules = …………
A. Wisdom B. Knowledge
C. Data D. Context
25. The mobilization of healthcare information electronically across organizations within a region,
community or hospital system?
A. Medical informatics B. Medical information exchange
C. Medical information technology D. Medical information management
26. Allow the physicians to share their important patient information, including illnesses, medications,
therapies, diagnosis, tests and any other pertinent information
A. Knowledge B. MIS
C. EHR D. None of the above
27. The following are common goals of different groups in medical informatics except
A. Provide better return on investment B. Improve the quality of care
C. Increase of tests or prescriptions ordered D. Reduce medical errors
28. Utilize information technology in Nationwide Health Information Network, Financial support for
EHR adoption, and Information technology pilot projects.
A. Patients B. Clinicians
C. Governments D. Researchers
29. Utilize information technology in Video teleconferencing, web conferencing, and podcasts
A. Medical Educators B. Clinicians
C. governments D. Researchers
30. Utilize information technology Geographic information systems to link disease outbreaks with
geography
A. Patients B. Clinicians
C. Researchers D. Public Health
31. A collection of text, numbers and symbols with no meaning
A. Information B. Knowledge
C. Data D. Wisdom
32. The result of processing data, usually by computer
A. Information B. Knowledge
C. Data D. Wisdom
33. The result of the equation: Data + Meaning = …………
A. Information B. Knowledge
C. Data D. Wisdom
34. The result of the equation: Information + application or use = …………
A. Information B. Knowledge
C. Data D. Wisdom
35. The various hardware, software, networking, and data management components necessary for the
system to operate.
A. Platform B. Information technology (IT)
C. System D. Feedback
36. An information system that uses computer technology to perform some or all of its intended tasks.
A. Adaptive system B. Open System
C. Computer-based Information System D. Information System
37. The following information technologies are used by CBIS
A. Hardware technologies B. Software technologies
C. Data storage technologies D. All of the above
38. Vital role that information systems can perform for a business enterprise.
A. Support of its business processes B. Support of its strategies
C. Support of decision making D. All of the above
39. Sales and inventory processing and accounting systems are examples of ……..
A. Process control systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Management information systems
40. Process data resulting from business transactions, update operational databases, and produce
business documents.
A. Transaction processing systems B. Process control systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Management information systems
41. A system that monitor and control industrial processes
A. Management information systems B. Enterprise collaboration systems
C. Transaction processing systems D. Process control systems
42. Petroleum refining, power generation and steel production systems are examples of……..
A. Process control systems B. Transaction processing systems
 C. Management information systems D. Enterprise collaboration systems
43. Support team, workgroup, and enterprise communications and collaboration
A. Transaction processing systems B. Enterprise collaboration systems
C. Management information systems D. Process control systems
44. E-mail, chat, and videoconferencing groupware systems are examples of ………..
A. Management information systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Process control systems
45. Provide information in the form of pre-specified reports and displays to support business decision
making.
A. Enterprise collaboration systems B. Process control systems
C. Transaction processing systems D. Management information systems
46. Sales analysis, production performance, and cost reporting systems are examples of
A. Transaction processing systems B. Management information systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Process control systems
47. Provide interactive ad hoc support for the decision-making processes of managers and other
business professionals.
A. Enterprise collaboration systems B. Process control systems
C. Decision support systems D. Transaction processing systems
48. Provide critical information from MIS, DSS, and other sources tailored to the information needs of
executives.
A. Executive information systems B. Process control systems
C. Decision support systems D. Transaction processing systems
49. Product pricing, profitability forecasting, and risk analysis systems are examples of…………….
A. Decision support systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Process control systems
50. systems for easy access to analyses of business performance, actions of competitors, and economic
developments to support strategic planning.
A. Decision support systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Executive information systems D. Process control systems
51. Knowledge-based systems that provide expert advice and act as expert consultants to users
A. Enterprise collaboration systems B. Decision support systems
C. Expert systems D. Transaction processing systems
52. Credit application advisor and diagnostic maintenance systems are examples of …..
A. Transaction processing systems B. Expert systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Decision support systems
53. Knowledge-based systems that support the creation, organization, and dissemination of business
knowledge within the enterprise.
A. Enterprise collaboration systems B. Decision support systems
C. Knowledge management systems D. Transaction processing systems
54. intranet access to best business practices, Sales proposal strategies, and customer problem
resolution systems.
A. Knowledge management systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Decision support systems
55. Support operations or management processes that provide a firm with strategic products, services,
and capabilities for competitive advantage
A. Expert Systems B. Strategic information systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Decision support systems
56. Online stock trading, shipment tracking, and Electronic Commerce Systems Ecommerce Web
systems are examples of
A. Management information systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Enterprise collaboration systems D. Strategic information systems
57. Information systems that support applications in accounting, finance, marketing, operations
management, and human resource management.
A. Functional business systems B. Decision support systems
C. Management information systems D. Transaction processing systems
58. Support a variety of operational and managerial applications of the basic business functions of a
company.
A. Enterprise collaboration systems B. Decision support systems
C. Management information systems D. Functional business systems
59. Systems are designed to correct a lack of communication among the functional area of information
systems with one another.
A. Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) B. Business Intelligence Systems
C. Supply Chain Management D. Customer Relationship Management
60. Staff within the IT department includes:
A. System administrators B. Software engineers
C. Technicians D. All of the above
61. Consists of an enormously diverse set of technologies for transmitting and managing health
information
A. PHR B. HIT
C. EHR D. MIS
62. Collects information about patients who are affected by a particular condition
A. Computerized physician order entry B. E-Prescribing
C. Patient Registries D. Medical kiosks
63. Patient Registries include…….
A. Patient self-reported B. Professional reported
C. Combination of patient self-report and D. All of the above
professional report
64. Are set-up for patients living in one particular country.
A. National Registries B. Software
C. Patient self-reported D. Professional reported
65. International registries are developed for
A. Common conditions B. Rare conditions
C. Ultra-rare conditions D. All of the above
66. Process of a medical professional entering and sending medication orders and treatment
instructions electronically via a computer application instead of on paper charts.
A. Computerized Physician Order Entry B. E-Prescribing
C. Medical kiosks D. None of the above
67. In CPOE, Physician orders can be entered into a ………….
A. Workstation B. Laptop
C. Secure mobile device D. All of the above
68. The computer-based electronic generation, transmission, and filling of a medical prescription,
taking the place of paper and faxed prescriptions.
A. Computerized Physician Order Entry B. E-Prescribing
C. Medical kiosks D. None of the above
69. E-prescribing can improve health and reduce risks because it can:
 A. Reduce prescribing errors B. Slow receipt of prescribed drugs
C. Increase the prescription work D. All of the above
70. A robust, reliable and user-friendly healthcare solution through which patients can check and get
instant health information.
A. Self-diagnosis Kiosk B. Check-in Kiosks
C. Remote diagnostic kiosks D. All of the above
71. The actual steps necessary to obtain, retrieve, send, and receive data from one computer to another.
A. Applications B. Processes
C. Devices D. HIPAA
72. Healthcare providers, institutions and vendors must comply with HIPAA in any and all exchange
of personal health information (PHI).
A. Applications B. Devices
C. Processes D. HIPAA
73. The various hardware components that make HIT work
A. Processes B. Devices
C. Applications D. HIPAA
74. 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 health care organization.
A. Personal (patient) Health Record B. Electronic Health Record
C. Electronic Medical Record D. None of the above
75. An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be created, managed,
and consulted across more than one health care organization.
A. Electronic Health Record B. Personal (patient) Health Record
C. Electronic Medical Record D. All of the above
76. An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be drawn from multiple
sources while being managed, shared, and controlled by the individual.
A. Electronic Medical Record B. Personal (patient) Health Record
C. Electronic Health Record D. All of the above
77. The electronic movement of health-related in nationally recognized standards formation among
organizations according to.
A. Health Information Organization B. Health Information Exchange
C. Health Information Technology D. None of the above
78. An organization that oversees and governs the exchange of health-related information among
organizations.
A. Health Information Technology B. Electronic Health Record
C. Health Information Organization D. All of the above
79. The various sets of standards that are necessary each other in a uniform manner in order for HIT
systems to communicate with
A. Coding standards B. Messaging standards
C. Communications Standards D. All of the above
80. HL7, ADT, NCPDP, X12, and DICOM are examples of …..
A. Coding standards B. Messaging standards
C. Communications Standards D. All of the above
81. The form and structure that is required for the information to move from one system to another
A. Coding standards B. Messaging standards
C. Communications Standards D. All of the above
82. Used to communicate events about a patient to different clinical systems within a hospital.
A. ADT messages B. LOINC
 C. HL7 D. All of the above
83. A set of international standards for transfer of clinical and administrative data between software
applications used by various healthcare providers.
A. LOINC B. HL7
C. ADT messages D. None of the above
84. Universal standard for laboratory test names.
A. ADT messages B. HL7
C. LOINC D. None of the above
85. The ability of a system to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system
A. Interoperability B. Security
C. Exchangeability D. None of the above
86. HIT has the following benefits except:
A. Rapid information sharing B. Reduced paperwork
C. Increase tests D. Better follow-up
87. Is a computer based system that is designed for collecting, storing, manipulating and making
available clinical information important to the healthcare delivery process.
A. Clinical Information System (CIS) B. Decision Support system
C. Management information systems D. Enterprise collaboration systems
88. Provides users with the tools to acquire, manipulate, apply and display appropriate information to
aid in the making of correct, timely and evidence-based clinical decisions.
A. Expert systems B. Transaction processing systems
C. Management information systems D. Clinical Decision Support System
89. Some of the barriers of CIS (Clinical Information System):
A. Initial cost of acquisition B. Privacy and Security
C. Clinician Resistance D. All of the above
90. The paper record is severely limited due to its:
A. Legibility B. Structure
C. A and B D. Negative impact on the environment
91. The paper record is severely limited due to its:
A. Easy to destroy B. Expensive to copy, and transport
C. Difficult to analyze D. All of the above
92. EHRs will have an electronic problem summary list that outlines:
A. A patient’s major illnesses B. Surgeries
C. Allergies D. All of the above
93. One the newest features of a comprehensive EHR
A. Embedded educational content for clinicians B. Clinical practice guidelines
C. patient handouts D. All of the above
94. The option means that the EHR software and patient data reside on a remote web server that we
access via the Internet from the office, hospital or home.
A. Centralized area for all physician B. Application service provider (ASP)
C. Clinical decision-support D. CPOE
95. EHRs are also known as:
A. Electronic medical records B. Computerized medical records
C. Electronic clinical information systems D. All of the above
96. Include alerts, reminders and clinical practice guidelines.
A. Secure messaging B. Electronic patient encounter
C. Clinical Decision Support Systems D. All of the above
97. The number of levels of CDSSs are:
 A. Only one level B. Four levels
C. Seven levels D. Ten levels
98. Is a Massachusetts-based company that sells electronic medical record (EMR), practice
management and personal health record software and services to healthcare providers
A. UpToDate B. IConsult
C. eClinicalWorks D. None of the above
99. Is a primary care information database (offered by Elsevier) available for integration into EHRs
A. ICD-9 B. IConsult
C. Infobuttons D. None of the above
100. The International Classification of Diseases is designed to promote international comparability
in the collection, processing, classification, and presentation of mortality statistics"
A. IConsult B. Infobuttons
C. ICD-9 D. None of the above
101. When clicked, access online knowledge resources tailored to the patient, care setting, or task
A. ICD-9 B. Infobuttons
C. IConsult D. None of the above
102. Is an electronic health record software solution for hospitals and healthcare clinics
A. ICD-9 B. Infobuttons
C. IConsult D. Epic Systems
103. Groups of pre-established instructions that are related to a symptom or diagnoses
A. Order sets and protocols B. Radiology CDS
C. Laboratory CDS D. Differential Diagnoses
104. Clinical decisions support that alerts clinicians to the indications for a test, as well as the price.
A. Laboratory CDS B. Differential Diagnoses
C. Radiology CDS D. Order sets and protocols
105. Clinical decisions support offers.
A. Speed is everything B. Fit into users workflow
C. Simple interventions work best D. All of the above
106. Clinical decision support to try to improve ordering imaging studies
A. Differential Diagnoses B. Laboratory CDS
C. Order sets and protocols D. Radiology CDS
107. Assists clinicians by generating diagnoses based on user input of patient signs and symptoms,
laboratory results, and other clinical findings.
A. Laboratory CDS B. Order sets and protocols
C. Differential Diagnoses D. Radiology CDS
108. OpenVista, WorldVistA, and PracticeFusion are……..
A. Comprehensive EHR B. Low Cost EHR
C. Open-source EHRs D. None of the above
109. Is basically the same EHR the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) system uses without the inpatient function
A. WorldVistA B. Radiology CDS
C. Laboratory CDS D. Low Cost EHR
110. Medical Office Online, SoapWare, and E-MDS are………
A. Open-source EHRs B. Low Cost EHR
C. Comprehensive EHR D. None of the above
111. AHLTA, eClinicalWorks, and VISTA are……….
A. Comprehensive EHR B. Low Cost EHR
C. Open-source EHRs D. None of the above
112. Barriers to Electronic Health Record Adoption
 A. Privacy, confidentiality and security concerns B. Challenges to data entry by physicians
C. Difficulties with integrating with other systems D. All of the above
113. Means that the upload speed is slower than the download speeds
A. DSL B. ADSL
C. Dial-up modem D. None of the above
114. The maximum data transfer rate is obtained through ….
A. Wi-Max B. T-1 line
C. Fiber optic cable D. DSL
115. The minimum data transfer rate is obtained through ….
A. Wi-Max B. T-1 line
C. Dial-up modem D. DSL
116. The size of the pipe to transmit packets
A. Jitter B. Bandwidth
C. Topology D. None of the above
117. The latency in receiving a packet
A. Bandwidth B. End-to-end delay
C. Jitter D. None of the above
118. The random variation in packet delay and reflects Internet spikes in activity Security and Privacy.
A. Jitter B. An encryption technique
C. End-to-end delay D. Bandwidth
119. Encodes the content of each packet so that it can’t be read while being transmitted on the Internet.
A. Jitter B. Bandwidth
C. An encryption technique D. None of the above
120. Designed to connect an assortment of devices at a maximum distance of about 30 feet.
A. Local Area Networks (LANs) B. Personal Area Networks (PANs)
C. Wide Area Networks (WANs) D. Global Area Networks (GANs)
121. Is a network protocol and most networks are connected by fiber or twisted-pair/copper wire
connections
A. Hub B. Wi-Fi
C. Modem D. Ethernet
122. To connect several computers in a home or office scenario you will need a
A. Hub B. Router
C. Switch D. None of the above
123. Direct messages between networks and the Internet
A. Hub B. Router
C. Switch D. None of the above
124. Wireless networks are based on the Institute standard of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) 802.11
A. Global Area Networks (GANs) B. Personal Area Networks (PANs)
C. Wide Area Networks (WANs) D. WLANs
125. The mode that utilizes a wireless router or access point is known as
A. The infrastructure mode B. Peer-to-peer mode
C. Client-server mode D. None of the above
126. The Internet could be considered as a
A. Global Area Network (GAN) B. Personal Area Network (PAN)
C. Wide Area Network (WAN) D. Local Area Network (LAN)
127. The top healthcare worries prompting Internet searches were arranged as
 A. Quality, Cost, Medical errors, and others. B. Cost, Quality, Medical errors, and others.
C. Medical errors, Cost, Quality, and others. D. Cost, Medical errors, Quality, and others.
128. Provides a patient with a simple differential diagnosis of what might be wrong with them
A. Health calculators B. Care Pages
C. Symptom checker tool D. None of the above
129. Web-based programs that patients can access for health-related services.
A. Web applications B. Web portals
C. Web servers D. None of the above
130. The information that will follow you even when there is a job, insurer or clinician change is
A. Portable B. Auto-populated
C. Interoperable D. None of the above
131. Mean that clinical and test results would be inputted automatically
A. Portable B. Auto-populated
C. Interoperable D. None of the above
132. Means that PHR format can be shared among disparate partners
A. Portable B. Auto-populated
C. Interoperable D. None of the above
133. PHR which connected to one platform and not interoperable.
A. Standalone. B. Networked.
C. Untethered PHR D. Tethered PHR
134. An XML-based standard for the movement of “documents” between clinical applications.
A. CCR B. CCD
C. EHR D. EMR
135. The result of a collaborative effort between the (HL7) and (ASTM) to “harmonize” the data format
A. CCR B. EHR
C. CCD D. EMR
136. A Medline search should be reserved for
A. Rare medical problems B. Research
C. creating a clinical practice guideline D. All of the above
137. Ideal medical resources are…….
A. Updated frequently B. Available at the point of care
C. Simple to access with a single sign-on D. All of the above