WEEK 13 Flashcards

1
Q

The following are appropriate DTO (Data Transformation Point) except..

A

Data back-up

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2
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Which LIS dictionaries determine security levels for all LIS users?

A

“Person” (or user) dictionary in conjunction with user type dictionary

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3
Q

LIS is subject to the regulatory standards outlining requirements for…

A

Secure access to the data and disaster recovery procedures

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4
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The main principle of Client-Server System is

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It connects desktop clients to more powerful servers for faster data processing

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5
Q

Commonly LIS will interface with the following except…

A

Medical Technologists personal cell phone so results can be released quickly

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6
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In the hospital environment, data interfaced from EMR to LIS will most likely include the following…

A

Patient demographics and patient location within the Hospital

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7
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Ability to adapt to new laboratory methodologies is a key consideration in choosing a LIS.

A

True

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8
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This is the main characteristic of the Client-Server systems..

A

Typically it has a graphical user interface (GUI)

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9
Q

The ultimate goal of Data Processing is to provide relevant information to the designated user.

A

True

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10
Q

A Request for Proposal (RFP) should include the following except…

A

Vendor Organizational Chart

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11
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In Network Attached Data Storage model, data are stored on each local computer where data is produced.

A

False

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12
Q

Data and Information are one and the same. True or False?

A

False

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13
Q

What incentives were initiated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITEC) Act?

A

Financial incentives for healthcare providers and insurers to implement electronic medical records

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14
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What are the major steps required prior to implementation of LIS for clinical testing?

A

Selection, optimization, implementation, staff training and competency, LIS validation

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15
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The thick or fat client server becomes a single point of failure for all workstations that connect to the system through that particular thick client server. True or False?

A

False

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16
Q

Bi-directional interface allows one-way data flow: download-only or upload-only

A

False

17
Q

The following team members must be included in your LIS selection committee except…

A

Human Resources representative

18
Q

Pre-analytical stage of Information Management via LIS includes…

A

Management of future and standing orders, as well as Add-on orders

19
Q

Data Security is one of the main considerations when choosing a LIS.

A

True

20
Q

What criteria is NOT considered while selecting Laboratory Information System (LIS)?

A

client preference for operating systems

21
Q

Acronym DBMS stands for?

A

Database Management System

22
Q

Which of the following adequately describes an LIS Dictionary?

A

An auto-verification parameters dictionary

23
Q

The main purpose of LIS demo is…

A

To evaluate main capabilities and functionalities of any given LIS

24
Q

What benefit does an LIS provide to the public health practitioners?

A

Decreases the lag time between disease incident and data delivery to the public health labs