2_Computer System

What does computer hardware refer to?

• Physical components of a computer system

• Software applications

• Networking protocols

• User interfaces

What is open source software?

• Software that is free to use and modify

• Software that is only available for purchase

• Software that cannot be modified

• Software that is only for personal use

What is OpenMRS?

• A health information technology platform

• A type of medical device

• A nursing certification program

• A software for personal use

What is the significance of data processing in nursing?

• It helps in making informed clinical judgments

• It is not important

• It only involves data entry

• It is only for administrative tasks

What can the Internet provide for nursing professionals?

• Access to education and research

• Only social media

• Entertainment

• No resources

What are PDAs used for in nursing?

• Accessing information at the point-of-care

• Only for scheduling

• Only for personal use

• Not used in nursing

What do computer-based clinical decision support systems provide?

• Evidence-based guidelines and alerts

• Only patient data

• Entertainment options

• No support

How can electronic health records improve patient care?

• They only store billing information

• They are not useful in patient care

• By providing a comprehensive view of patient history

• They are only accessible to administrative staff

What role does telemedicine play in modern nursing?

• It allows remote consultations and monitoring

• It is only for emergency situations

• It replaces the need for in-person visits

• It is not recognized in nursing practice

What is the purpose of health informatics?

• To only manage hospital finances

• To create entertainment applications for healthcare

• To improve healthcare delivery through data analysis

• To limit access to patient information