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melly21297 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The information system life cycle can be divided into main phases that cover the life span of information systems. Which of the following phases of the life cycle apply to the organization's information system? Select all that apply.

1. Needs assessment
2. Purchasing phase
3. System selection
4. Upgrading phase
5. Internal review

Question 2

Which statement is true concerning telehealth?

1. Access to care may be delayed until the proper equipment can be delivered to the client's home.
2. Clients must travel to special on-site locations where equipment and telecommunication devices are available.
3. Nurse practitioner services may be reduced because physicians can assess and treat clients themselves.
4. Clients may stay within their own community to be assessed and treated, lowering potential costs.

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3
Rationale: The needs assessment is a crucial phase of the life cycle. This phase is ongoing and systematic.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Clients may stay within their own community to be assessed and treated, lowering potential costs. Access to care is typically improved, with time and travel savings for the client. Nurse practitioner services may actually be extended because of physician availability as resources. Clients may or may not have equipment at home with which they may transmit information; but access to care would not be delayed just because the equipment had not yet been delivered.