Chapter 16: Identifying and Selecting an Information System Solution

Chapter 16: Identifying and Selecting an Information System Solution

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which category of objectives contains the need for the system to be intuitive and easy to use?

a.	Patient care
b.	Information technology
c.	Efficiency
d.	Organization

 

 

ANS:  C

Ease of system use and intuitiveness promote efficiency for the end user.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 261-262

 

2. Which is included in an RFP but not an RFI?

a.	Desired system components and functionality
b.	Financial considerations
c.	Description of the hospital or health system
d.	Goals of the organization

 

 

ANS:  B

Pricing and financial considerations are part of an RFP but not part of an RFI.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   pp. 265-266

 

3. Which group is not a major information technology research firm?

a.	Forrester
b.	Gartner
c.	HIMSS
d.	KLAS

 

 

ANS:  C

HIMSS does not provide comparative research information regarding various vendors.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   pp. 266-267

 

MULTIPLE RESPONSE

 

4. What should be considered when identifying and selecting a healthcare information system? (Select all that apply.)

a.	Strategic vision
b.	Strategic alignment
c.	Enterprise and information technology goals and objectives
d.	Operating system
e.	Vendor strategic planning

 

 

ANS:  A, B, C

Having a strategic vision, strategic alignment, and enterprise and information technology goals and objectives should be considered when identifying and selecting a healthcare information system. Each of these items is critical to selecting an effective system that supports the organization’s goals and mission. The operating system and vendor strategic planning are not part of an organization’s goals and mission.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   pp. 259-260