_________ topology links all computers and peripheral devices to a central node (hub).
All data messages must pass through the hub before reaching the recipient node. The
central node resends the message. A star topology is easy to wire and repair, but if the
central node goes down, the entire n...
_________ topology links all computers and peripheral devices to a central node (hub).
All data messages must pass through the hub before reaching the recipient node. The
central node resends the message. A star topology is easy to wire and repair, but if the
central node goes down, the entire network is down. - Answer Star
_____________name refers to the top layer (level 7) of the Open Systems
Interconnection model of the International
Standards Organization in the health environment. The standard ensures a common
communication method
between applications generally mapped through an interface. The organization's
primary goal is to provide data
exchange standards that eliminate or substantially reduce custom interface
programming and program maintenance. - Answer HL7's
Denise works for a home health agency providing hospice care. After completing her
home visits, she returns to the office where she uploads patient data from her PDA to
the agency's network.
In this particular case, Denise's PDA functions as a ________. - Answer transmitter
What type of network topology is characterized by a central node that links to
computers and other peripheral devices, sending all data messages through the central
node before reaching the recipient node? - Answer Star
A _______________operating system allows only one person to access the computer at
a time. - Answer single-user
,A _____________ operating system allows many people to use a computer's resources
simultaneously. An example of this type of operating system would be a client-server
network configuration. Each client is able to access the server at the same time. -
Answer multi-user
A ________________operating system has more than one central processing unit (CPU)
within the computer system. The additional CPUs may be reserved for special
processing functions, such as complex imaging in a 3D application. - Answer
multiprocessing
A ____________operating system allows a single user to have more than one software
process (task) running at the same time. Most people have this type of operating system
on their desktop and laptop computers. An example of multitasking: a user can write a
note in a word-processing program while downloading a file from the internet and
printing an email message. - Answer multitasking
A _________is an interactive system that helps managers make decisions. A decision
support system is not meant to replace the human decision-making process, but, rather,
provides information to help (support) the human decision-making process. Decision
support systems are used to help solve semi-structured and unstructured problems -
Answer decision support system (DSS)
A decision support system usually includes: - Answer ----The knowledge base (or
database) containing the rules and associations
----The model (the decision context or user criteria for the problem)
-----The user interface that combines the rules from the knowledge base and the model
Decision support systems are ______ or ________:
. - Answer Active or passive
,An active decision support system actually processes data and shows solutions for a
problem based upon the data provided. Artificial intelligence is an example of an active
decision support system.
A passive decision support system simply collects and organizes data. It displays the
data, but does not suggest a specific decision
Administrative systems refer to the systems that support the daily operations of an
organization. Examples of administrative information systems in the healthcare
environment include: - Answer HR, Material management, facilities, contract, risk
management
Financial information systems were among the first automated systems implemented in
healthcare, dating to the 1960s. The healthcare industry followed the use and functions
already in place in other industries. Examples: - Answer budget, accounting, cash
management, investment and financial planning
Clinical information systems support the delivery of patient care. Clinicians use the
systems to plan, implement, and evaluate care. Most of the systems are located within
the specific department, but more integration is taking place. Examples of clinical
information systems include: - Answer Lab, pharmacy, radiology, nursing
Examples of functions of management information systems for an HIM department
include: - Answer Daily census
Listing of accounts that have not been coded
Number of records that are incomplete for physician signatures
Denials
Quality management reports such as cases discharged with specific diagnoses
Number of admissions and discharges
, According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE Standards
Association 2010), interoperability is defined as: - Answer "the ability of two or more
systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has
been exchanged."
What is the CCHIT's purpose? - Answer CCHIT is a nonprofit organization whose function
is to certify electronic health records (EHRs). They have defined which capabilities are
needed in EHR systems; they have developed criteria with which to certify the various
electronic health record systems.
What is a GUI? - Answer graphical user interface allows the individual to use a pointing
device such as a mouse to simply click on a particular screen icon that represents a
specific command. The user no longer has to enter complicated text commands.
The materials management department has developed a program that automatically
prints out the location of patient beds that are due each month for routine
maintenance.
This preventative maintenance program resides within what type of system? - Answer
Administrative
The Human Resources information system (HRIS) at University Hospital maintains a
database of employees and the languages they speak. This is helpful when translation is
needed for patients who do not speak English.
The language skills application is an example of what type of system? - Answer
Administrative
Dr. Franks reviews data at the bedside of her post-open heart surgery patient. The data
includes patient input/output, vital signs, and ventilator settings.
The critical care monitoring data that Dr. Franks is reviewing is part of what type of
information system? - Answer Nursing
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