Question 1

Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs)  are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following answers best describes an advantage of using a PDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  A PDA is easily transported to the point of care.
B)  The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their pockets.
C)  The PDA has a small screen size.
D)  PDAs can hold up to rough use.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about portable or laptop computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Portable or laptop computers are unnecessary at the bedside.
B)  Portable or laptop computers can be connected to networks or peripheral devices through the use of a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCI
A)   card.
C)  Portable or laptop computers have been replaced by smaller handheld devices.
D)  Portable or laptop computers do not have enough memory to effectively store clinical data.

Question 3

Which of these is an advantage in the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs)  in the health care setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  PDAs may be synchronized with any network without the use of special equipment or software.
B)  PDAs minimize the chance of interception of data transmission.
C)  Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual client data.
D)  Data loss is minimized due to long battery life and ease of backups.

Question 4

A set of instructions that communicates with the computer and tells it what to do is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Software
B)  Manual
C)  Hardware
D)  Input devices

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct about Blu-ray?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blu-ray is a system that has replaced the optical scanner.
B)  Blu-ray is a high density optical disc format; rival to HD-DVD.
C)  Blu-ray functions are yet to be incorporated in health care systems.
D)  Blu-ray has been designed to store data collected at the bedside.

Question 6

The primary disadvantage to client/server technology is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost
B)  Vulnerability
C)  Computer education
D)  Staff resistance to change

Question 7

Which example best fits the description of a local area network (LAN) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  One server communicates with multiple PCs and printers
B)  Office computers are connected through the use of the Internet
C)  Client computers are interconnected with multiple servers
D)  Internet technology is used to communicate with hospital suppliers

Question 8

What are the two types of memory categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control and central processing units
B)  Read-only memory (ROM)  and Random access memory (RAM) 
C)  Flash drives and user ports
D)  CDROMs and DVDs

Question 9

Which statement concerning "thin client technology" is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  System processing occurs on both the server and on the local PC.
B)  A thin client consists of a display with keyboard and requires its own storage device.
C)  Software exists on the server, therefore upgrades are done in one step for all clients.
D)  When implemented, older PCs formerly used in networking must be replaced.

Question 10

A __________________________ is a combination of hardware and software that allows communication and electronic transfer of information between computers.

Accepted Answer

network 
Rationale : A network is a combination of hardware and software that allows communication and electronic transfer of information between computers.

Question 11

In which instance is using a wireless device an advantage for health care provider staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  More memory is needed to input data for glucose monitoring and insulin coverage.
B)  Error reduction is needed to input data, such as vital signs from a client's isolation room.
C)  A larger screen is needed to track data, such as medication administration times with vital signs.
D)  An increase in security is needed to prevent physician orders from being intercepted on the Intranet.

Question 12

Which of the following responses is most accurate in describing "thin client" or "fat client"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "thin client" is primarily a display, keyboard, and mouse or other pointing device.
B)  "Fat" client technology is also known as server-based computing.
C)  "Fat" client technology represents networking model that relies on highly efficient servers.
D)  "Thin" client technology used in traditional client/server networks has local drives or storage devices.

Question 13

Many workstations house clinical information systems and provide Internet access in the acute care setting. Which type of software program is most likely to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care?

Accepted Answer

A)  A programming language such as Java to access the Internet
B)  A virus checker to increase security for Internet connections
C)  A programming language such as COBOL to create databases
D)  A programming language such as Visual Basic to enter data

Question 14

Which of the following is not a common input device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Network
B)  Keyboard
C)  Webcamera
D)  Joystick

Question 15

______________________________ is the science and technology of engineering devices at the molecular level.

Accepted Answer

Nanotechnology 
Rationale : Nanotechnology is the science and technology of engineering devices at the molecular level.

Question 16

Which health risk related to computer use has been best documented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miscarriage or sterility
B)  Ulnar nerve syndrome
C)  Carpal tunnel syndrome
D)  Cataracts

Question 17

________________________________ is defined as an electronic circuitry that executes computer instructions.

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...

Question 18

Which of the following best describes an intranet?

Accepted Answer

A)  The largest and best known electronic network in the world
B)  Limited to systems affiliated with education and government agencies
C)  A network outside of the hospital system for use by customers or suppliers
D)  A private hospital system that is protected from outside access

Question 19

Health care information plans include adding super users to the hospital staff. Which person is most appropriate for this role?

Accepted Answer

A)  An experienced staff nurse who has been employed at the institution for three years
B)  An informatics nurse specialist with a master's degree and informatics certification
C)  A newly hired charge nurse who has practiced for ten years in an intensive care unit
D)  A clinical nurse specialist for three departments, employed at the institution for six years

Question 20

Research best supports the use of which ergonomic device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ergonomic mouse to reduce wrist and hand pain
B)  Support brace used while typing to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
C)  Lumbar back support to maintain natural curves of the back
D)  Wrist rests to support the wrists while inputting data and typing C

Exam 2: Hardware, Software

Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following answers best describes an advantage of using a PDA?

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Which of the following statements is true about portable or laptop computers?

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Which of these is an advantage in the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) in the health care setting?

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A set of instructions that communicates with the computer and tells it what to do is called which of the following?

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Which of the following statements is correct about Blu-ray?

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The primary disadvantage to client/server technology is which of the following?

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Which example best fits the description of a local area network (LAN) ?

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What are the two types of memory categories?

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Which statement concerning "thin client technology" is correct?

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A __________________________ is a combination of hardware and software that allows communication and electronic transfer of information between computers.

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In which instance is using a wireless device an advantage for health care provider staff?

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Which of the following responses is most accurate in describing "thin client" or "fat client"?

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Many workstations house clinical information systems and provide Internet access in the acute care setting. Which type of software program is most likely to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care?

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Which of the following is not a common input device?

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______________________________ is the science and technology of engineering devices at the molecular level.

Correct AnswerverifiedNanotechnology Rationale : Nanotechnology is the science and technology of engineering devices at the molecular level.

Which health risk related to computer use has been best documented?

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________________________________ is defined as an electronic circuitry that executes computer instructions.

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Which of the following best describes an intranet?

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Health care information plans include adding super users to the hospital staff. Which person is most appropriate for this role?

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