Chapter 31: Future Directions and Future Research in Health Informatics

Chapter 31: Future Directions and Future Research in Health Informatics

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which two events led to the expansion of the field of nanotechnology?

ANS:  D

The invention of the scanning tunneling microscope and the discovery of fullerenes were the two events that led to the expansion of the field of nanotechnology.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   pp. 502-503

2. Which term is analogous to futures research?

ANS:  B

Futures research, or futurology, refers to the study of the future with the goal of identifying possible, probable, and preferable futures. The remaining terms do not exist.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 495

3. An agency has just implemented electronic medication administration records (eMARs). This would be an example of what level of change?

ANS:  A

The implementation of eMARs is an example of a first-level change. Previously, medications were documented using a paper system, not an electronic system.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 496-497

4. A hospital has just implemented bar-coded medication administration (BCMA). This would be an example of what level of change?

ANS:  B

Implementing BCMA would be a second-level change. The implementation of BCMA has not only changed how medications are documented, but it has actually changed the process of medication administration.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   pp. 496-497