Question 1

The methodology to assure the request for proposal (RFP) is structured to ensure successful system selection includes which of the following criteria?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop well constructed questions 
B) Create a long list of elaborate questions 
C) Request a quick review of the organization's needs 
D) Selection of the final team to implement the system 
E) Randomly ranked requirements 
A) Develop well constructed questions 
B) Create a long list of elaborate questions 
C) Request a quick review of the organization's needs 
D) Selection of the final team to implement the system 
E) Randomly ranked requirements A

Question 2

Which statement best fits a request for information (RFI) on a wireless cardiovascular (CV) monitoring system?

Accepted Answer

A) An Internet search is conducted to find likely wireless CV monitoring system vendors. 
B) A brief document is sent to several CV monitoring vendors outlining plans for expansion to a wireless cardiovascular monitoring system. 
C) A formal request is sent to one CV monitoring vendor following an initial contact at a trade show. 
D) A representative of the wireless CV monitoring system search committee attends a trade show to appraise possible vendors. 
A) An Internet search is conducted to find likely wireless CV monitoring system vendors. 
B) A brief document is sent to several CV monitoring vendors outlining plans for expansion to a wireless cardiovascular monitoring system. 
C) A formal request is sent to one CV monitoring vendor following an initial contact at a trade show. 
D) A representative of the wireless CV monitoring system search committee attends a trade show to appraise possible vendors. B

Question 3

The needs assessment committee starts the process by examining which organization document?

Accepted Answer

A) Critical pathways 
B) Staffing schedules 
C) Mission statement 
D) Memos from chief financial officer 
A) Critical pathways 
B) Staffing schedules 
C) Mission statement 
D) Memos from chief financial officer C

Question 4

Which of the following qualities should be considered desirable by the health care institution's steering committee when selecting an information systems consultant?

Accepted Answer

A) Strong personality that is up to the task of bucking the corporate culture 
B) Tendency to focus on results rather than trying to manage expectations 
C) Highly organized and follows a clearly defined work plan 
D) Considerable experience with hospital mainframe legacy systems 
E) Excellent written communication skills, but difficulty with spoken communications 
A) Strong personality that is up to the task of bucking the corporate culture 
B) Tendency to focus on results rather than trying to manage expectations 
C) Highly organized and follows a clearly defined work plan 
D) Considerable experience with hospital mainframe legacy systems 
E) Excellent written communication skills, but difficulty with spoken communications

Question 5

Which of these steering committee members should likely be replaced?

Accepted Answer

A) The coronary care nurse manager who attends half the regularly scheduled meetings 
B) The chief nursing officer who attends more than half of the regularly scheduled meetings 
C) The chief executive officer of the hospital who attends all meetings 
D) The medical director of the organization who attends two-thirds of the regularly scheduled meetings 
A) The coronary care nurse manager who attends half the regularly scheduled meetings 
B) The chief nursing officer who attends more than half of the regularly scheduled meetings 
C) The chief executive officer of the hospital who attends all meetings 
D) The medical director of the organization who attends two-thirds of the regularly scheduled meetings

Question 6

The information system life cycle in the text is divided into phases. Which of the following are considered part of the life cycle process?

Accepted Answer

A) Needs assessment 
B) System selection 
C) Problem solving 
D) Implementation 
E) Maintenance 
A) Needs assessment 
B) System selection 
C) Problem solving 
D) Implementation 
E) Maintenance

Question 7

Which of the following methods can be used to collect information in order to determine information system requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Schedule a focus group of maintenance personnel. 
B) Send questionnaires to corporate partners. 
C) Interview point-of-care staff only. 
D) Interview staff members from each department. 
A) Schedule a focus group of maintenance personnel. 
B) Send questionnaires to corporate partners. 
C) Interview point-of-care staff only. 
D) Interview staff members from each department.

Question 8

Which statement best fits a request for proposal (RFP) for a wireless system?

Accepted Answer

A) The vendor sends literature about its wireless system to several institutions to increase their business. 
B) The search committee sends email requests to several vendors stating the needs of the institution for a new wireless system. 
C) The steering committee sends a formal document to several vendors to ask for specific information about their wireless system. 
D) A formal document is sent by a vendor who heard an institution is upgrading its monitoring system. 
A) The vendor sends literature about its wireless system to several institutions to increase their business. 
B) The search committee sends email requests to several vendors stating the needs of the institution for a new wireless system. 
C) The steering committee sends a formal document to several vendors to ask for specific information about their wireless system. 
D) A formal document is sent by a vendor who heard an institution is upgrading its monitoring system.

Question 9

The steering committee must consider much information in order to arrive at the best system. Which statements would be considered as favorable during the evaluation of systems for purchase consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimal downtime is required nightly for complete system checks and backup. 
B) Connectivity between the application and inputting clinical information, such as vital signs, can be achieved through customization. 
C) Open system architecture is utilized for system protocols. 
D) Response time for all online transactions is five seconds or more. 
E) A separate training environment is used, where new users can utilize the live system for training whenever it is needed. 
A) Minimal downtime is required nightly for complete system checks and backup. 
B) Connectivity between the application and inputting clinical information, such as vital signs, can be achieved through customization. 
C) Open system architecture is utilized for system protocols. 
D) Response time for all online transactions is five seconds or more. 
E) A separate training environment is used, where new users can utilize the live system for training whenever it is needed.

Question 10

The pediatric technology committee has determined the need for enhanced bedside technology for ventilated patients. After a lengthy review process, the committee continues to debate the "musts" and "needs" of the new system. The best way to facilitate complex decision making is through the development of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic planning 
B) A timeline 
C) Conflict resolution skills 
D) Weighted scoring tool 
A) Strategic planning 
B) A timeline 
C) Conflict resolution skills 
D) Weighted scoring tool

Question 11

Which of the following accurately describes the process of determining system requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) The list of "musts" and "wants" are compiled from information gathered during numerous interviews. 
B) Include only those criteria that are necessary at the present time and not in the future. 
C) During the interview process the interviewers use a rating scale to weight the list of "musts" and "wants" from one to ten. 
D) After the interviews are completed, the selection committee members use a rating scale to weight the list of "musts" and "wants" from one to ten. 
E) The criteria are grouped into functional categories to present a full picture of the system requirements. 
A) The list of "musts" and "wants" are compiled from information gathered during numerous interviews. 
B) Include only those criteria that are necessary at the present time and not in the future. 
C) During the interview process the interviewers use a rating scale to weight the list of "musts" and "wants" from one to ten. 
D) After the interviews are completed, the selection committee members use a rating scale to weight the list of "musts" and "wants" from one to ten. 
E) The criteria are grouped into functional categories to present a full picture of the system requirements.

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes the term milestone?

Accepted Answer

A) A milestone is essential in developing a timeline. 
B) A milestone delineates strategic planning goals. 
C) A milestone is a major entity in the system's maintenance. 
D) A milestone guides the selection of the system. 
A) A milestone is essential in developing a timeline. 
B) A milestone delineates strategic planning goals. 
C) A milestone is a major entity in the system's maintenance. 
D) A milestone guides the selection of the system.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is accurate about the contract negotiation process and system purchase?

Accepted Answer

A) Contract negotiations are carried out by the organization's legal enterprise. 
B) Contract negotiations begin with the RFP. 
C) The steering committee is part of the contract negotiation process. 
D) The contract negotiation is the last phase of the life cycle. 
A) Contract negotiations are carried out by the organization's legal enterprise. 
B) Contract negotiations begin with the RFP. 
C) The steering committee is part of the contract negotiation process. 
D) The contract negotiation is the last phase of the life cycle.

Question 14

Which of the following should the needs assessment committee do as a first step in the process of determining the organization's information needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Examining the vision of the organization 
B) Using brainstorming to defining the expectations of the information system 
C) Examining the strategic plan 
D) Examining the mission statement 
E) Establishing goals to guide the work of the committee 
A) Examining the vision of the organization 
B) Using brainstorming to defining the expectations of the information system 
C) Examining the strategic plan 
D) Examining the mission statement 
E) Establishing goals to guide the work of the committee

Question 15

When the steering committee of an acute care institution is appointed to select a new computer system, site visits are requested at a number of organizations to see the live systems. During these visits, which statement provided in staff interviews should alert the committee to potential bias?

Accepted Answer

A) "System backups occur daily at midnight but we rarely notice them.The downtime is minimal." 
B) "What we would like to see added to the system is the ability to add wireless devices.The vendor is looking into the situation now." 
C) "Vendor support is always wonderful.Here is one of the company representatives who can best explain that to you." 
D) "System access is restricted per HIPAA guidelines.We use a thumbprint to verify entry into the system." 
A) "System backups occur daily at midnight but we rarely notice them.The downtime is minimal." 
B) "What we would like to see added to the system is the ability to add wireless devices.The vendor is looking into the situation now." 
C) "Vendor support is always wonderful.Here is one of the company representatives who can best explain that to you." 
D) "System access is restricted per HIPAA guidelines.We use a thumbprint to verify entry into the system."

Question 16

The purpose of the ________________________ is to determine the gap between an organization's current state and the overall needs of the organization with consideration to the strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

needs assessment 
Rationale : The purpos

Question 17

A 512-bed acute-care community hospital is planning to install a wireless system. The steering committee is planning a site visit to observe the wireless system in action. Which site would be the most suitable for the committee to visit?

Accepted Answer

A) A 36-bed state-of-the-art open-heart intensive care unit at a hospital that uses the same vendor's equipment and services 
B) A 496-bed acute-care hospital utilizing another vendor with similar equipment and services 
C) A 485-bed acute-care community hospital utilizing the same vendor's equipment and services 
D) A 712-bed acute-tertiary care hospital utilizing the same vendor's equipment and services 
A) A 36-bed state-of-the-art open-heart intensive care unit at a hospital that uses the same vendor's equipment and services 
B) A 496-bed acute-care hospital utilizing another vendor with similar equipment and services 
C) A 485-bed acute-care community hospital utilizing the same vendor's equipment and services 
D) A 712-bed acute-tertiary care hospital utilizing the same vendor's equipment and services

Question 18

Which of the following answers describes the relationship between an open system architecture environment and the central processing unit?

Accepted Answer

A) Architecture refers to the goals of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
B) Architecture refers to the structure of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
C) Architecture refers to the maintenance of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
D) Architecture refers to the technology of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
A) Architecture refers to the goals of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
B) Architecture refers to the structure of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
C) Architecture refers to the maintenance of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements. 
D) Architecture refers to the technology of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements.

Question 19

Which statement accurately reflects the union of the mission statement with identification of the technology needs?

Accepted Answer

A) "The staff of St.Francis Hospital are dedicated to the provision of quality, individualized patient care from a Roman Catholic tradition through the incorporation of values, holistic care, and state of the art technology." 
B) "The staff of Riverside Memorial Hospital are dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care." 
C) "The mission of Unionville Hospice is to render quality end-of-life care and the commitment of blending holistic care with palliative therapies." 
D) "Good Samaritan Hospital provides a high tech environment for all patients." 
A) "The staff of St.Francis Hospital are dedicated to the provision of quality, individualized patient care from a Roman Catholic tradition through the incorporation of values, holistic care, and state of the art technology." 
B) "The staff of Riverside Memorial Hospital are dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care." 
C) "The mission of Unionville Hospice is to render quality end-of-life care and the commitment of blending holistic care with palliative therapies." 
D) "Good Samaritan Hospital provides a high tech environment for all patients."

Question 20

A _____________________ will facilitate the evaluation of complicated request for proposal responses from vendors and will improve the ability of the steering committee to make an informed decision.

Accepted Answer

weighted scoring tool 
Rationa

Exam 8: Selecting a Healthcare Information System

The methodology to assure the request for proposal (RFP) is structured to ensure successful system selection includes which of the following criteria?

Which statement best fits a request for information (RFI) on a wireless cardiovascular (CV) monitoring system?

The needs assessment committee starts the process by examining which organization document?

Which of the following qualities should be considered desirable by the health care institution's steering committee when selecting an information systems consultant?

Which of these steering committee members should likely be replaced?

The information system life cycle in the text is divided into phases. Which of the following are considered part of the life cycle process?

Which of the following methods can be used to collect information in order to determine information system requirements?

Which statement best fits a request for proposal (RFP) for a wireless system?

The steering committee must consider much information in order to arrive at the best system. Which statements would be considered as favorable during the evaluation of systems for purchase consideration?

Which of the following accurately describes the process of determining system requirements?

Which of the following statements best describes the term milestone?

Which of the following statements is accurate about the contract negotiation process and system purchase?

Which of the following should the needs assessment committee do as a first step in the process of determining the organization's information needs?

When the steering committee of an acute care institution is appointed to select a new computer system, site visits are requested at a number of organizations to see the live systems. During these visits, which statement provided in staff interviews should alert the committee to potential bias?

The purpose of the ________________________ is to determine the gap between an organization's current state and the overall needs of the organization with consideration to the strategic plan.

A 512-bed acute-care community hospital is planning to install a wireless system. The steering committee is planning a site visit to observe the wireless system in action. Which site would be the most suitable for the committee to visit?

Which of the following answers describes the relationship between an open system architecture environment and the central processing unit?

Which statement accurately reflects the union of the mission statement with identification of the technology needs?

A _____________________ will facilitate the evaluation of complicated request for proposal responses from vendors and will improve the ability of the steering committee to make an informed decision.

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