Introduction class- Assessment

What is the primary goal of health informatics?

• Diagnosing medical conditions

• Improving healthcare outcomes through the use of technology

• Conducting medical research

• Administering healthcare facilities

Which of the following is an example of health informatics technology?

• Stethoscope

• X-ray machine

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

• Blood pressure monitor

What is the role of data analytics in health informatics?

• Conducting surgeries

• collecting patient demographic information

• Analyzing healthcare data to identify trends and patterns

• Prescribing medications

Which of the following standards ensures the secure exchange of healthcare information between different electronic systems?

• DICOM (Digital imaging and communications in Medicine)

• HL7 ( Health level seven)

• ICD-10 (International classification of Diseases, 10th Revision)

• SNOMED-CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine- Clinical terms)

What is the purpose of a clinical decision support system (CDSS)?

• To assist healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions

• To manage patient billing and insurance information

• To schedule appointment for patients

• To track medical supplies in a hospital setting

Which of the following is an example of telemedicine?

• A patient visiting a hospital for a routine check-up

• A doctor performing surgery in a hospital

• A virtual consultation between a patient and a doctor using video conferencing

• A nurse administering medication to a patient

What is the importance of interoperability in health informatics?

• It allows healthcare facilities to compete with each other

• It ensures that healthcare data is only accessible to authorised personnel

• It enables the seamless exchange of patient information between different systems

• It helps in diagnosing medical conditions accurately

What is the purpose of data standardization in health informatics?

• To make healthcare data more difficult to access by unauthorized individuals

• To ensure that all healthcare professions use the same treatment methods

• To organize healthcare data in a consistent format to facilitate data exchange and analysis

• To reduce the cost of healthcare services for patients

Which of the following is an example of a health informatics-related ethical concern?

• Ensuring patient data is accurate and up-to-date

• Using electronic health records for clinical decision making

• Implementing automated billing systems in healthcare facilities

• Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality

What role does health informatics play in population health management?

• Managing the healthcare needs of individuals within a specific geographic area

• Providing immediate emergency medical services

• Tracking the spread of infectious diseases globally

• Analysing and improving the health outcomes of a group of individuals