Question 1

To evaluate the accuracy and credibility of a website, which of the following skills should a consumer possess?
A)Visual literacy
B)Reading skills
C)Computer literacy
D)Cultural literacy
E)Information literacy

Accepted Answer

A,B,C,E

Question 2

The informatics specialist is in a unique position to promote the integration of consumer informatics into the mainstream of health care delivery. Which of the following statements is true about the nurse informatics clinical specialist?
A)The nurse informatics clinical specialist can be part of the life cycle process.
B)The nurse informatics clinical specialist can eliminate the need for a help desk.
C)The nurse informatics clinical specialist can spearhead all changes to the information system.
D)The nurse informatics clinical specialist's role is to collect outcomes data.

Accepted Answer

The nurse informatics clinical specialist can be involved in the life cycle process of designing, implementing, evaluating and modifying the information system to ensure that it meets the needs of consumers and healthcare providers. However, they cannot eliminate the need for a help desk nor can they spearhead all changes to the information system. Collecting outcomes data is also not the sole responsibility of the nurse informatics clinical specialist.

Question 3

The term home telemedicine encompasses a number of different tools that can be utilized by consumers to self-monitor and self-manage health conditions. Which of the following information technology tools can be used by the consumer at home?
A)Technology that can take vital signs
B)Blood glucose technology
C)Web-based video conferencing
D)Online patient educational sessions
E)Chemotherapy infusion
F)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

A,B,C,D,E

Question 4

The health care delivery system is rapidly changing especially with the incorporation of technology. There is an increased emphasis on this partnership through consumer health care services that link information technologies and which of the following entities?
A)Business structures
B)Patients' paper records
C)Pharmaceutical representatives
D)Billing departments

Accepted Answer

Business structures are increasingly partnering with information technologies to enhance healthcare delivery, integrating systems for better management, efficiency, and patient care.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct about consumer informatics?
A)More than one-half of all American adults use online resources to locate personal health information.
B)The most trusted websites are not associated with the federal government.
C)Knowledge of technology is not essential in finding quality information.
D)Standards are unnecessary and unattainable in consumer informatics.

Accepted Answer

According to research, more than one-half of all American adults use online resources to locate personal health information.

(B) is incorrect because federal government websites are often trusted sources of health information.
(C) is incorrect because basic knowledge of technology is necessary to navigate and access online health resources effectively.
(D) is incorrect because standards and guidelines exist for consumer health information websites to ensure accuracy, privacy, and security.

Question 6

Technology tools have the capability to assist in the creation of consumer-centric health care information. Which of the following describe how health care information can be specifically customized or tailored for each individual patient?
A)Data are collected from individual consumers regarding their health care characteristics and behaviors and a health profile is created.
B)Health care information containing the best-evidence practices must be available in an electronically retrievable format.
C)Information technology allows the patients records to be viewed by anyone with a username and password.
D)A process is established for easily sending the message (practitioner) and receiving the message (consumer) in a way that is clear to each individual.
E)A set of decision-making rules created from the information collected from the consumer is used to craft tailored messages to fit the consumer's specific needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technology tools have the capability to assist...

Question 7

Which of the following are consumer health informatics applications?
A)Personal health records
B)Home telehealth monitoring
C)System software
D)Home telehealth monitoring.
E)Smart phone

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are consumer health...

Question 8

E-patients access and use health-related information in an attempt to do which of the following?
A)"Search and rescue"-consumers seek information related to symptoms of a newly diagnosed disease or disorder.
B)Understand the severity of their illness
C)Join with other online consumers to research their shared concerns
D)Interact with volunteer online health professionals
E)Engage in electronic conversations with their local clinicians
F)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

E-patients access and use health-related information in an attempt to search for information related to symptoms of a newly diagnosed disease or disorder(A), understand the severity of their illness(B), join with other online consumers to research their shared concerns(C), interact with volunteer online health professionals(D), and engage in electronic conversations with their local clinicians(E). Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 9

Consumers have access to a wide-range of resources that have the potential for informing their health care decisions and thus promoting a greater responsibility for which of the following?
A)Understanding how electronic health records work
B)Developing a cryptic password
C)Upgrading personal software
D)Self-care

Accepted Answer

Consumers' access to resources can promote a greater responsibility for self-care decisions, which can improve their health outcomes. Understanding how electronic health records work, developing a cryptic password, and upgrading personal software may be important for protecting privacy and security but are not directly related to promoting responsibility for health care decisions.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct about the evolving way that health advice and care is sought?
A)The World Wide Web has not had an impact on primary care.
B)The World Wide Web has revolutionized the way patients seek health care advice.
C)The World Wide Web will soon replace physicians.
D)To be competitive, all health care providers must upload websites.

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web has revolutionized the way patients seek health care advice, with many people now turning to online resources such as web searches, health websites, and social media platforms to obtain information about their health concerns. However, this does not mean that the web will replace physicians, as online resources can only provide limited information and cannot replace a doctor's expertise and personalized care. While it may be beneficial for healthcare providers to have websites, it is not necessarily a requirement to remain competitive.

Question 11

There is an increased amount of health care information on the Internet. Not all of the websites are accurate or have updated information. Therefore, the health care consumer must do which of the following?
A)Discuss health care information found on the Internet with friends and neighbors.
B)Consider anything published online to be accurate.
C)Understand that any website published within the last five years to be up to date.
D)Evaluate the website's credibility through a careful analysis of the content's accuracy.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is for health care consumers to evaluate the website's credibility through a careful analysis of the content's accuracy. This means checking the source of the information, the credentials of the author, and whether the information is up to date, among other factors. Discussing health care information with friends and neighbors can be helpful, but it should not be the only way to evaluate the accuracy of the information. Considering anything published online to be accurate is not advisable, as there is a lot of misinformation on the Internet. Finally, while newer websites may be more likely to have updated information, this is not always the case, so consumers should not rely solely on the publication date to determine the website's credibility.

Question 12

Which of the following terms is defined as a subspecialty of medical informatics which studies from a patient/consumer perspective the use of electronic information and communication to improve medical outcomes and the health care decision-making process?
A)Consumer health information
B)Customer health information
C)Customer health informatics
D)Consumer health informatics

Accepted Answer

Consumer health informatics is a subspecialty of medical informatics that focuses on the use of electronic information and communication to improve medical outcomes and the health care decision-making process from a patient/consumer perspective. Therefore, the best choice is D. A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately define this specific subspecialty.

Question 13

How can the nationwide "digital divide" be closed by health care professionals?
A)Provide online health care resources that are equally distributed.
B)Provide the technology needed to access the Internet.
C)Provide additional resources in regions that do not have access to technology.
D)Provide increased access to free health care clinics with computer terminals.

Accepted Answer

Providing online health care resources that are equally distributed would ensure that everyone has access to vital health information regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. It is important to address the digital divide in health care to improve health outcomes for all individuals, particularly those in underserved and marginalized communities. Providing access to technology and additional resources in these areas may also be helpful, but ultimately providing equal access to online health resources is the most effective way to close the digital divide. Providing increased access to free health care clinics with computer terminals may not be feasible for all individuals and may not address the root cause of the digital divide in health care.

Question 14

With the growth of consumer informatics, concerns have emerged that have alarmed health care professionals. Which of the following is one of the issues associated with health information related websites?
A)Health care professionals are concerned with the abundance of websites.
B)Health care professionals are alarmed by the number of inaccurate websites.
C)Health care professionals are concerned with the increase in websites uploaded by nonprofit societies.
D)Health care professionals are not concerned with websites related to illness advice.

Accepted Answer

Health care professionals are alarmed by the number of inaccurate websites as it can lead to misinformation and potentially harmful actions by patients. The abundance of websites and the increase in websites uploaded by nonprofit societies may be concerns, but they are not specifically mentioned as issues associated with health information related websites. Health care professionals should still be concerned with websites related to illness advice as they could also provide inaccurate information.

Question 15

Ferguson (2002) describes levels in which online health care consumers or e-patients access and use health-related information. Which of the following are considered a level of access?
A)Search for information on Internet
B)Seek guidance from online patient-helper
C)Use the paid services of online medical advisors and consultants
D)Receive one-way electronic messages from their clinicians
E)E-mail family and friends seeking information, advice, and support.
F)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are considered levels of access according to Ferguson's (2002) model. A, B, and C involve seeking information and guidance from online sources, while D involves receiving information from a healthcare provider in an electronic format. E involves seeking information and support from personal contacts through email.

Question 16

Social media networks, such as Facebook, offer the individual an online platform for support and data gathering. Facebook continues to grow in popularity, yet there are a number of concerns. Which of the following offer reason to be thoughtful before using social media networks?
A)Questionable scientific content
B)Minimization of anxiety
C)Sharing confidential issues with a network of "friends"
D)Research ethics issues when social networking sites are used to recruit research participants
E)Health care providers can 'friend' their patients

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social media networks, such as Facebook, offer...

Question 17

________________________________ is a subspecialty of medical informatics which studies from a patient/consumer perspective the use of electronic information and communication to improve medical outcomes and the health care decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________________ is a subspecialty of medical informatics...

Question 18

There are an increasing number of health care consumers who initially seek health related information on the Internet. The term used to describe this individual is _____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are an increasing number of health...

Question 19

Technology has changed health care. Which of the following best depicts how technology has impacted the consumer?
A)The consumer is savvier about health and health care.
B)Technological advances are too expensive for the consumer to employ.
C)Technology has created information overload for all consumers.
D)Consumers are afraid of reading about their health online.

Accepted Answer

Technology has made health information easily accessible to consumers, which has made them more informed and educated about their health and health care options. Consumers can research symptoms, treatments, and providers online, and they can communicate directly with their healthcare providers through telemedicine and patient portals. This has empowered consumers to take charge of their own health and be more involved in their care decisions.

Question 20

Which of the following best defines an e-patient?
A)Assumes access to health care information each day
B)Has all data on the PHR
C)Checks hospitals online for services
D)Uploads information about health care providers on the Internet

Accepted Answer

An e-patient is someone who is empowered by the internet and new information technologies to take an active role in managing their own health. This means that they assume access to health care information each day, and are able to use that information to make informed decisions about their health care. While having data on a PHR or checking hospitals online may be aspects of being an e-patient, they are not defining characteristics. Additionally, uploading information about healthcare providers on the internet is not typically an action taken by e-patients.

Quiz 24: Consumer Education and Informatics

To evaluate the accuracy and credibility of a website, which of the following skills should a consumer possess?

The informatics specialist is in a unique position to promote the integration of consumer informatics into the mainstream of health care delivery. Which of the following statements is true about the nurse informatics clinical specialist?

The term home telemedicine encompasses a number of different tools that can be utilized by consumers to self-monitor and self-manage health conditions. Which of the following information technology tools can be used by the consumer at home?

The health care delivery system is rapidly changing especially with the incorporation of technology. There is an increased emphasis on this partnership through consumer health care services that link information technologies and which of the following entities?

Which of the following statements is correct about consumer informatics?

Technology tools have the capability to assist in the creation of consumer-centric health care information. Which of the following describe how health care information can be specifically customized or tailored for each individual patient?

Which of the following are consumer health informatics applications?

E-patients access and use health-related information in an attempt to do which of the following?

Consumers have access to a wide-range of resources that have the potential for informing their health care decisions and thus promoting a greater responsibility for which of the following?

Which of the following statements is correct about the evolving way that health advice and care is sought?

There is an increased amount of health care information on the Internet. Not all of the websites are accurate or have updated information. Therefore, the health care consumer must do which of the following?

Which of the following terms is defined as a subspecialty of medical informatics which studies from a patient/consumer perspective the use of electronic information and communication to improve medical outcomes and the health care decision-making process?

How can the nationwide "digital divide" be closed by health care professionals?

With the growth of consumer informatics, concerns have emerged that have alarmed health care professionals. Which of the following is one of the issues associated with health information related websites?

Ferguson (2002) describes levels in which online health care consumers or e-patients access and use health-related information. Which of the following are considered a level of access?

Social media networks, such as Facebook, offer the individual an online platform for support and data gathering. Facebook continues to grow in popularity, yet there are a number of concerns. Which of the following offer reason to be thoughtful before using social media networks?

________________________________ is a subspecialty of medical informatics which studies from a patient/consumer perspective the use of electronic information and communication to improve medical outcomes and the health care decision-making process.

There are an increasing number of health care consumers who initially seek health related information on the Internet. The term used to describe this individual is _____________________ .

Technology has changed health care. Which of the following best depicts how technology has impacted the consumer?

Which of the following best defines an e-patient?