Nursing Informatics Practice Exam

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What is the most important system in use in healthcare today?

Clinical Information System (CISs)
Laboratory information systems
Order Entry Systems (OESs)
Radiology information systems

The correct answer is: Clinical Information System (CISs)

The most important system in use in healthcare today is the Clinical Information System (CISs). A Clinical Information System assists healthcare providers in accessing and recording patient information, such as medical history, medications, allergies, test results, and more. It helps in enhancing patient care, promoting communication among healthcare professionals, and improving healthcare outcomes. While Laboratory Information Systems, Order Entry Systems, and Radiology Information Systems are essential components of healthcare systems, they typically focus on specific aspects of patient care compared to the comprehensive scope of a Clinical Information System.