Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:

ANS:  B

The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. The historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development and medicine and nursing are not the roots of computer science.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 3

2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to:

ANS:  C

The historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language development and medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   pp. 3-4

3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:

ANS:  C

The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 6

4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?

ANS:  D

The information source that includes the oldest but best organized representation of knowledge is books.

DIF:     Cognitive Level: Apply REF:    p. 5