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Yolanda

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A physician wishes to send a very large file to a consulting physician, including a patient's chart and diagnostic images with reports. Which is the most appropriate method of sending the data?
 
  1. Utilize a file transfer protocol (FTP) program to upload the information to the physician
  2. Remove all graphics from the file, send the file via e-mail, and fax the diagnostic images
  3. Attach the file to an e-mail and send it, ensuring encryption is utilized
  4. Connect to the physician's computer via dialup and transfer the information

Question 2

A thorough understanding of how information is currently collected and processed is the starting point in performing a needs assessment. This is also known as which of the following?
 
  1. Assessing internal environment
  2. Assessing external environment
  3. Planning for the change process
  4. Implementing the new system



rleezy04

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: FTP protocol allows the transmission of large files. Files may be too large to send as e-mail attachments, and faxing diagnostic images slows down transmission time (as well as increasing the probability that security may be breached during fax transmission).

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: A thorough understanding of how information is currently collected and processed is the starting point in performing a needs assessment. This is also known as assessing the internal environment. Methods for accomplishing this include questionnaires and observation of day-to-day activities (Saba & McCormick, 1996).



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