Chapter 23: Health Information Technology Governance

Chapter 23: Health Information Technology Governance

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Who “owns” health IT governance?

ANS:  D

The ownership of health IT governance, as with other aspects of governance, depends on the institution.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 372-373

2. What is the first factor in deciding on an optimal health IT governance for an institution?

ANS:  B

Of the listed factors, an organization’s culture is the most important factor that needs to be considered.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze                REF:   p. 374

3. Why is it difficult to establish effective health IT governance?

ANS:  A

The fundamental reason for the difficulty of informatics governance is that there is more effort desired from informatics than resources allow.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 371-372

4. A centralized health IT governance structure is always the most effective.

ANS:  B

The optimal health IT governance structure depends on the organization.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 374-375