Chapter 26 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

Chapter 26 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Question 1

Type: MCSA

What is the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research, and learning?

1. Public health nursing
2. Public health practice
3. Public health informatics
4. Public health research

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Public health informatics (PHI) is defined in several ways but one of the most widely accepted definitions of PHI is “the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research and learning” (Yasnoff, O’Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). Public health has always been about disease surveillance and management and it is apparent that identification of major disease outbreaks, particularly epidemics, influences recognition of disease causation, distribution of disease, and frequency of disease occurrence or transmission (Macha & McDonough, 2012).

Rationale 2: Public health informatics (PHI) is defined in several ways but one of the most widely accepted definitions of PHI is “the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research and learning” (Yasnoff, O’Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). Public health has always been about disease surveillance and management and it is apparent that identification of major disease outbreaks, particularly epidemics, influences recognition of disease causation, distribution of disease, and frequency of disease occurrence or transmission (Macha & McDonough, 2012).

Rationale 3: Public health informatics (PHI) is defined in several ways but one of the most widely accepted definitions of PHI is “the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research and learning” (Yasnoff, O’Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). Public health has always been about disease surveillance and management and it is apparent that identification of major disease outbreaks, particularly epidemics, influences recognition of disease causation, distribution of disease, and frequency of disease occurrence or transmission (Macha & McDonough, 2012).

Rationale 4: Public health informatics (PHI) is defined in several ways but one of the most widely accepted definitions of PHI is “the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research and learning” (Yasnoff, O’Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). Public health has always been about disease surveillance and management and it is apparent that identification of major disease outbreaks, particularly epidemics, influences recognition of disease causation, distribution of disease, and frequency of disease occurrence or transmission (Macha & McDonough, 2012).

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Client Need Sub:

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 2

Type: MCSA

Which of the following is considered a major challenge with public health informatics (PHI)?

1. Need to have additional terminals in neutral locations
2. Need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems
3. Need to convince health care providers of PHI benefits
4. Need for additional research on PHI effectiveness

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: One of the major challenges with PHI is the need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems to enhance communications particularly related to man-made and natural disasters around the globe.

Rationale 2: One of the major challenges with PHI is the need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems to enhance communications particularly related to man-made and natural disasters around the globe.

Rationale 3: One of the major challenges with PHI is the need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems to enhance communications particularly related to man-made and natural disasters around the globe.

Rationale 4: One of the major challenges with PHI is the need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems to enhance communications particularly related to man-made and natural disasters around the globe.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 3

Type: FIB

Public Health Informatics (PHI) is distinguished from other information systems and technology by its emphasis on ____________________ in populations

Standard Text:

Correct Answer: prevention

Rationale : PHI is distinguished from other information systems and technology by its emphasis on prevention in populations (Yasnoff, O’Carroll, Koo, Linkins, & Kilbourne, 2000, p. 67). The focus on population health is linked to prevention as opposed to diagnosis and treatment. Public health has a governmental context as public health nearly always involves linkages to government agencies at the local, regional, national, or global levels.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Client Need Sub:

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 4

Type: MCSA

There are four major principles of public health informatics that are distinguishable from other types of informatics. Which of the following responses is not considered a principle?

1. Promote the health of populations as opposed to health of individuals.
2. Prevent disease and injury by altering the conditions or the environment putting populations at risk.
3. Should not reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.
4. Should explore the potential for prevention of all vulnerable points.

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: 4. They should reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.

Rationale 2: 4. They should reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.

Rationale 3: 4. They should reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.

Rationale 4: 4. They should reflect the governmental context in which public health is practiced.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome: