Medical Informatics Quiz

What is the definition of Medical Informatics?

• The study of plants and animals

• The analysis of biological information using computers

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The application of computers, communications, and information technology to medicine

Which act had an impact on Medical Informatics?

• HITECH Act

• Affordable Care Act

• Patriot Act

• Civil Rights Act

What are the barriers to Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption?

• Too much exercise

• Inadequate time

• Lack of sleep

• Excessive coffee consumption

What is Bioinformatics defined as?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The analysis of biological information using computers

• The study of plants and animals

• The study of outer space

Which of the following is a key player in Health Information Technology?

• Pilots

• Artists

• Patients

• Farmers

What is the goal of Health Information Technology (HIT)?

• Reduce patient outcomes

• Decrease communication

• Reduce costs

• Increase medical errors

What is one of the historical highlights in health information technology?

• Nationwide Health Information Network

• Discovery of fire

• Invention of the wheel

• First human on the moon

Which of the following is a key player in Medical Informatics?

• Chefs

• Patients

• Athletes

• Musicians

What is one of the barriers to Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption?

• Perfect weather

• Cost

• Too much free time

• Abundance of resources

What is the impact of the HITECH Act on Medical Informatics?

• Positive impact

• Negative impact

• No impact

• Neutral impact