Chapter 28: Informatics Systems and Tools for Educating Health Professionals

Chapter 28: Informatics Systems and Tools for Educating Health Professionals

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. An example of a learning management system is:

ANS:  A

Blackboard is one of the largest proprietary learning management systems in the world. Merlot is a collection of resources for faculty working in online learning. Soarian is an electronic health record application for acute care institutions. Smartboard is a white board with features such as a touch interface.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 447

2. What is the process that faculty members at higher educational institutions must undergo to secure a career position?

ANS:  A

Tenure is the process that faculty at higher educational institutions must go through to secure a career position. The other options (security, tension, and freedom) describe how faculty members may feel during the tenure process.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 444

3. Which generic term describes the technology that replaced the traditional chalkboard in classrooms?

ANS:  A

An interactive white board is the generic term that describes the technology that replaced the traditional chalkboard in classrooms. The other answers (smart chalk board, advanced chalk management, and the board) either do not fully describe the technology or are incorrect.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 444

4. Which is the major application for virtual world creation and interaction?

ANS:  C

Second Life is the major application for virtual world creation and interaction. Second Life was the original application created for interaction between users in a virtual world. FirstWave, Virtual Worldz, and World of Warcraft are incorrect choices.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   pp. 449-450