Chapter 18: Health System Downtime and Disaster Recovery

Chapter 18: Health System Downtime and Disaster Recovery

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which examples are natural disasters that could affect IT systems?

ANS:  C

Floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes are natural disasters. Bombs and terrorist attacks are man-made disasters.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   p. 293; Table 18-1

2. Which examples are man-made disasters that could affect IT products?

ANS:  A

Cyberattacks, nuclear incidents, and bombs are examples of manmade disasters. Blizzards and tornados are examples of natural disasters.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   p. 293; Table 18-1

3. Which system is an example of a core clinical application?

ANS:  B

The electronic health record is a core clinical application because it is used for every patient in every care situation. The scheduling system and claim scrubbers are revenue cycle applications. The physiologic monitoring system is an ancillary or specialty area system.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 293; Table 18-2

4. Which system is an example of an ancillary service application?

ANS:  D

The radiology information system is an ancillary service application used for ancillary clinical patient care. PBX switchboard, email, and keyless entry systems are business applications supporting the business operation but are not used for patient care.

DIF:     Cognitive Level: Apply REF:    p. 293; Table 18-2