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NUR 330 Final 11. The historical roots of computer science can be traced to
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mathematics & engineering
2. The historical roots of information science can be traced to
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library science
3. The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the
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1980s
4. As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source will
include the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?
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books
5. Which technical development created a tension between centralized and decentralized
computer management in healthcare?
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the development of the personal computer
6. Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
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health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the
community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions
,7. Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct?
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to be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be
a physician
8. What is the primary difference between an open and closed system?
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An open system has a semipermeable boundary and therefore will filter both inputs and outputs
when interacting with the environment
9. The primary characteristics used to analyze an open system include
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structure, purpose, & functions
10. A change made to any aspect of an open system, whether it is a health care system or a
computer system, will produce change in other aspects of that same system. As a result, any
change can produce unintended consequences. This process is called
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reverberation
11. The processes used by a system to maintain a steady state or balance is called
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dynamic homeostasis
12. The following science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods
for representing and transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation,
application, and efficiency
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computer science
13. The following science is the discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of
, information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing
information for optimum accessibility and usability
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information science
14. The change process in which open systems reach a final state from differ- ent initial
conditions and in different ways refers to
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equifinality
15. The tendency of all sysetms to break down into their simplest parts, or develop wear and
tear over time, refers to
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entropy
16. Chaotic systems are in a constant state of change. This degree or scope of change that can
occur has been described as the butterfly effect. The butterfly effect refers to
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a minor change in input can create a major change in output, or a major change in
input can result in minor changes in output
17. Which statement describes the measurement of information as defined by the Shannon and
Weaver model?
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the amount of information is measured by the extent the message decreases
entropy
18. The number 190 is an example of
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data
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