Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health InformaticsTest BankMULTIPLE CHOICE1.The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:a.language development, especially English.b.mathematics and engineering.c.library science.d.medicine and nursing.ANS:BThe historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering.The historical roots of information science began in library science. Language developmentand medicine and nursing are not the roots of computer science.DIF:Cognitive Level: UnderstandREF:p. 32.The historical roots of information science can be traced to:a.language development, especially English.b.mathematics and engineering.c.library science.d.medicine and nursing.ANS:CThe historical roots of information science began in library science. The historical roots ofcomputer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering. Language developmentand medicine and nursing are not the roots of information science.DIF:Cognitive Level: UnderstandREF:pp. 3-43.The first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was written in the:a.1960s.b.1970s.c.1980s.d.1990s.ANS:CThe first book to include the term nursing informatics in the title was published in 1988.DIF:Cognitive Level: RememberREF:p. 64.As knowledge develops and expands within a discipline, which information source willinclude the oldest but best organized representation of that knowledge?a.Conference presentationsb.Conference proceedingsc.Journal articlesd.BooksANS:DPreview Mode
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