Chapter 25: Health Policy and Informatics

Chapter 25: Health Policy and Informatics

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The EHR incentive Meaningful Use criteria are adapted from work done by:

ANS:  B

The EHR incentive program’s Stage 1 criteria for meeting Meaningful Use are divided into five initiatives adapted from work done by the National Priorities Partnership.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 398

2. The ONC-sponsored Standards & Interoperability Framework completes its health IT standards development initiatives using:

ANS:  A

The health IT standards work is done online through a moderated wiki with over 1,300 volunteers participating in the Standards & Interoperability Framework.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 400

3. It is important to monitor and track unintended consequences of health IT implementation because:

ANS:  B

Research in this area is just beginning, but even without knowing all the details, monitoring and tracking of the unplanned or unexpected consequences are important, so we can learn more about the issues to inform the future.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 401

4. The Center to Champion Nursing in America envisions a healthcare system where:

ANS:  D

The Center to Champion Nursing in America envisions a healthcare system where all Americans have access to high-quality care, with nurses contributing to the full extent of their capabilities.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 406