Question 1

How often should you change your password for the EHR system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every time you use it 
B)  At the end of every day 
C)  As directed by the healthcare facility 
D)  Each time you allow someone else to use it 
E)  Never 
A)  Every time you use it 
B)  At the end of every day 
C)  As directed by the healthcare facility 
D)  Each time you allow someone else to use it 
E)  Never

Question 2

Electronic records provide security through special usernames and _________for each individual entering the records.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electronic records provide security through special usernames...

Question 3

The difference between electronic medical records and electronic health records is that electronic health records conform to nationally recognized ________ standards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference between electronic medical records and...

Question 4

Dr. Hillman broke his leg while he was on vacation last week. His office has fully implemented EHR, so he plans to work from home part of the time. He will go into the office only as necessary to see patients. Which of the following is not possible for Dr. Hillman using the EHR system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Access patient records from his home computer 
B)  Participate in a teleconference about a patient while viewing the patient's EHR 
C)  Update patient files from his home computer 
D)  Diagnose software problems on his home computer 
E)  Save a patient's record to the central office computer 
A)  Access patient records from his home computer 
B)  Participate in a teleconference about a patient while viewing the patient's EHR 
C)  Update patient files from his home computer 
D)  Diagnose software problems on his home computer 
E)  Save a patient's record to the central office computer

Question 5

An electronic record of health-related information that is gathered in a manner that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards is called an electronic ________ record.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An electronic record of health-related information that...

Question 6

Which of the following is not likely to be a required field in your EHR software's form to be completed for each new patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient name 
B)  Insurance information 
C)  Patient driver's license 
D)  Next of kin 
E)  Patient address 
A)  Patient name 
B)  Insurance information 
C)  Patient driver's license 
D)  Next of kin 
E)  Patient address

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an electronic scheduler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple users may use it at any time. 
B)  You can keep a list of patients who want earlier appointments. 
C)  You can search for appointments by appointment type needed. 
D)  You must look at each page to find a patient's forgotten appointment. 
E)  If the computer is down, the day's schedule is not accessible. 
A)  Multiple users may use it at any time. 
B)  You can keep a list of patients who want earlier appointments. 
C)  You can search for appointments by appointment type needed. 
D)  You must look at each page to find a patient's forgotten appointment. 
E)  If the computer is down, the day's schedule is not accessible.

Question 8

The federal government requires that all health records become electronic for eligible Medicare providers, with very few exceptions, by the year ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The federal government requires that all health...

Question 9

Which of the following is not an advantage of the integration of ancillary programs for labs and other diagnostic and therapeutic services with an EHR system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orders can be submitted to the lab at the time the patient appointment is made. 
B)  Test results are transmitted to the physician's office as soon as they are available. 
C)  The patient and physician do not have to wait as long for test results. 
D)  Results can be faxed, scanned, or e-mailed as necessary. 
E)  Patients do not have to wait as long for lab or diagnostic appointments. 
A)  Orders can be submitted to the lab at the time the patient appointment is made. 
B)  Test results are transmitted to the physician's office as soon as they are available. 
C)  The patient and physician do not have to wait as long for test results. 
D)  Results can be faxed, scanned, or e-mailed as necessary. 
E)  Patients do not have to wait as long for lab or diagnostic appointments.

Question 10

Which step of "meaningful use" of EHRs for Medicare and Medicaid patients includes documenting the percentage of visits, diagnoses, prescriptions, immunizations, and other pertinent health information electronically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 4 
E)  Step 5 
A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 4 
E)  Step 5

Question 11

An EHR function that can alert staff members about patients who are due for yearly checkups and patients who require follow-up care uses computerized records as ________ files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An EHR function that can alert staff...

Question 12

To help keep electronic records secure, you should secure the computer that maintains the electronic records and keep a(n) ________ of the electronic files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To help keep electronic records secure, you...

Question 13

Which of the following was not a reason for development and promotion of electronic medical records?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing need for coordination of care 
B)  Increasing age of the general population 
C)  Paper medical records could no longer meet patients' needs 
D)  Rising healthcare costs 
E)  Increase in medical errors 
A)  Increasing need for coordination of care 
B)  Increasing age of the general population 
C)  Paper medical records could no longer meet patients' needs 
D)  Rising healthcare costs 
E)  Increase in medical errors

Question 14

The greatest concern of electronic health records is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer network crashes 
B)  protecting the confidentiality of patient records 
C)  the retraining needed for medical staff 
D)  lack of access to paper medical records 
E)  lost or misfiled electronic records 
A)  computer network crashes 
B)  protecting the confidentiality of patient records 
C)  the retraining needed for medical staff 
D)  lack of access to paper medical records 
E)  lost or misfiled electronic records

Question 15

Angie is a new patient at Dr. Vander's office. She has an ear infection and the physician is prescribing an antibiotic. The medical office uses an EHR system and wants to transmit her prescription directly to Angie's pharmacy. She filled out the standard patient information sheet, but unfortunately, she cannot remember the name or phone number of her pharmacy. What should Dr. Vander's office do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refuse to provide the prescription 
B)  Write the prescription by hand on a piece of scrap paper 
C)  Tell Angie to go home, find her pharmacist's name and number, and come back 
D)  Print the prescription from the EHR software 
E)  Document that the prescription could not be given due to lack of information 
A)  Refuse to provide the prescription 
B)  Write the prescription by hand on a piece of scrap paper 
C)  Tell Angie to go home, find her pharmacist's name and number, and come back 
D)  Print the prescription from the EHR software 
E)  Document that the prescription could not be given due to lack of information

Question 16

Because PHI information in a patient's personal health record is covered by ________laws, it cannot be disclosed without the patient's express written permission, unless allowed by federal or state statute.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because PHI information in a patient's personal...

Question 17

Virtually all EHR programs include electronic ________ writers because Medicare and Medicaid offer e-prescribing incentives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Virtually all EHR programs include electronic ________...

Question 18

In order to qualify to receive financial incentives for using electronic health records, a physician must meet the criteria to be a Medicare or Medicaid ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic provider 
B)  Medicaid specialist 
C)  participating physician 
D)  eligible provider 
E)  Medicare specialist 
A)  electronic provider 
B)  Medicaid specialist 
C)  participating physician 
D)  eligible provider 
E)  Medicare specialist

Question 19

In order to find out which patients are not paying their office claims and statements promptly, you could ask the EHR report generator to create a(n) ____ report.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographics 
B)  patient statistics 
C)  office statistics 
D)  accounts receivable 
E)  aging 
A)  demographics 
B)  patient statistics 
C)  office statistics 
D)  accounts receivable 
E)  aging

Question 20

When you are creating a new patient record, you must be careful to enter the patient's name in the correct ________ so that the software "files" electronic record correctly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you are creating a new patient...

Exam 12: Electronic Health Records

How often should you change your password for the EHR system?

Electronic records provide security through special usernames and _________for each individual entering the records.

The difference between electronic medical records and electronic health records is that electronic health records conform to nationally recognized ________ standards.

Dr. Hillman broke his leg while he was on vacation last week. His office has fully implemented EHR, so he plans to work from home part of the time. He will go into the office only as necessary to see patients. Which of the following is not possible for Dr. Hillman using the EHR system?

An electronic record of health-related information that is gathered in a manner that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards is called an electronic ________ record.

Which of the following is not likely to be a required field in your EHR software's form to be completed for each new patient?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an electronic scheduler?

The federal government requires that all health records become electronic for eligible Medicare providers, with very few exceptions, by the year ________.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the integration of ancillary programs for labs and other diagnostic and therapeutic services with an EHR system?

Which step of "meaningful use" of EHRs for Medicare and Medicaid patients includes documenting the percentage of visits, diagnoses, prescriptions, immunizations, and other pertinent health information electronically?

An EHR function that can alert staff members about patients who are due for yearly checkups and patients who require follow-up care uses computerized records as ________ files.

To help keep electronic records secure, you should secure the computer that maintains the electronic records and keep a(n) ________ of the electronic files.

Which of the following was not a reason for development and promotion of electronic medical records?

The greatest concern of electronic health records is ____.

Because PHI information in a patient's personal health record is covered by ________laws, it cannot be disclosed without the patient's express written permission, unless allowed by federal or state statute.

Virtually all EHR programs include electronic ________ writers because Medicare and Medicaid offer e-prescribing incentives.

In order to qualify to receive financial incentives for using electronic health records, a physician must meet the criteria to be a Medicare or Medicaid ____.

In order to find out which patients are not paying their office claims and statements promptly, you could ask the EHR report generator to create a(n) ____ report.

When you are creating a new patient record, you must be careful to enter the patient's name in the correct ________ so that the software "files" electronic record correctly.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

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