What is the primary purpose of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)

in health informatics?

 a) To assist healthcare providers in making informed clinical decisions

 b) To automate the process of patient scheduling

 c) To manage inventory and supplies in healthcare facilities

 d) To track patient demographics for research purposes

 Answer: a) To assist healthcare providers in making informed clinical

decisions

 Rationale: CDSS are designed to provide healthcare professionals with

evidence-based information and recommendations to enhance clinical

decision-making.

When discussing health information privacy and security, which

legislation sets the standards for the protection of individually identifiable

health information?

 a) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

 b) Affordable Care Act (ACA)

 c) Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)

 d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 Answer: a) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA)

 Rationale: HIPAA establishes national standards to protect individuals'

medical records and other personal health information.

Which of the following best defines the concept of data analytics in health

informatics?

 a) The process of converting handwritten notes into electronic health

records

 b) The use of statistical analysis and algorithms to extract insights from

healthcare data

 c) The implementation of electronic prescribing systems in pharmacies

 d) The management of healthcare facility infrastructure and equipment

 Answer: b) The use of statistical analysis and algorithms to extract

insights from healthcare data