Nursing Informatics Practice Exam

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Which healthcare information system is focused on hospital-wide data and operations?

Executive support system
Geographic information system
Hospital information system (HIS)
Transaction processing system

The correct answer is: Hospital information system (HIS)

A Hospital Information System (HIS) is focused on managing hospital-wide data and operations. It typically includes features such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing, electronic medical records, and clinical decision support systems tailored to meet the specific needs of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Executive Support Systems (ESS) are designed to support the decision-making needs of senior management by providing easy access to relevant internal and external information. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to analyze, visualize, and interpret spatial data. They are not specific to hospital-wide data and operations. Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) are focused on processing routine transactions efficiently and accurately, such as recording sales, payroll, and order processing. While important for operational efficiency, TPS do not cater specifically to hospital-wide data and operations like an HIS does.