QUESTION Which characteristic is an advantage that practice-based evidence studies have over RCTs? a. Large sample sizes can be obtained easily. b. Multiple sites are typically enrolled, resulting in greater generalizability. c. Study efficacy is greater. d. Multiple variables can be studied. ANSWER: ANS: C Practice-based evidence (PBE) designs trade away the internal validity […]
QUESTION Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an organization? a. Innovators b. Early adopters c. Early majority d. Late majority ANSWER: ANS: A Innovators will test out a new technology; however, they are too far ahead of the social group to be seen as leaders […]
QUESTION The systems life cycle (SLC) is a guide for informatics projects. Typical phases of the SLC include (select all that apply): a. implementation. b. planning. c. evaluation. d. security. e. diagnosis. ANSWER: ANS: A, B, C According to published reports, the SLC contains between 3 and 7 stages. The three that are common […]
QUESTION Knowledge is the point of convergence across the areas of: a. evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and informatics. b. evidence-based practice, improvement, and informatics. c. evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and improvement. d. improvement, quality assurance, and informatics. ANSWER: ANS: B Knowledge is the point of convergence across the areas of evidence-based practice, informatics, and […]
QUESTION Which of the following is not a member organization but rather a group of organizations? a. AMIA b. HIMSS c. AHIMA d. ANI ANSWER: ANS: D The Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) is an organization of organizations. This is not a member group. AMIA, HIMSS, and AHIMA are all member groups.
QUESTION Which two hurdles does the STAR Model address in employing evidence-based practice? a. The volume and form of knowledge b. The quality and form of knowledge c. The volume and outcomes of knowledge d. The adequacy and form of knowledge ANSWER: ANS: A The STAR Model addresses two major hurdles in employing evidence-based […]
QUESTION Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct? a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level. b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have earned an MD for admission. c. All health informatics programs are located within health-related departments or schools such as nursing, medicine, […]
QUESTION What is the form of knowledge in discovery research? a. Single research studies b. Meta-synthesis c. Systematic review d. Meta-analysis ANSWER: ANS: A Discovery research represents knowledge produced in the form of single research studies. The other three choices represent synthesis of multiple studies.
QUESTION Which statement related to certification in health informatics is correct? a. A master’s in nursing is required to sit for the NI examination offered by ANCC. b. To be certified in clinical informatics in association with AMIA, one must first be a physician. c. There are no specific educational requirements for CPHIMS certification through […]
QUESTION A facility calls in experts to review evidence developed in research and develop guidelines for clinical practice. Which stage of EBP is represented? a. Evidence summary b. Translation to guidelines c. Practice integration d. Evaluation of process and outcomes ANSWER: ANS: B In the third stage of EBP, translation, experts are called on […]
