An instructor is describing the steps associated with the design of a clinical database. Which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include?
A) Identify the purpose of the database
B) Identify the questions the data will answer
C) List the requirements for the data
D) Replicate the patient record data.
Question 2An instructor is teaching a class on databases and is describing the differences between a database and a spreadsheet. Which of the following would the instructor include as reflective of a database? Select all that apply.
A) Data connected with records
B) List with column headings
C) Ability to crunch numbers
D) Unrelated objects
E) Analysis of data
Question 3Which of the following would a user identify as accurate about saving data in a database?
A) Data entry is saved as soon as the insertion point moves from the record of entry.
B) Changes made to a record are temporary after leaving the record.
C) If a record is deleted, it can be undone, but only once.
D) A user must save each item in the database after it is entered.
Question 4When preparing to use healthcare information databases for secondary data use, which of the following would be most important?
A) Restrict the database search to one aspect of care
B) Remove any patient-identifying information
C) Ensure databases reflect empirical evidence
D) Be knowledgeable about the questions to be answered
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