Question 1

To correct a mistake in an electronic health record, you must create a(n) ________ to the original, incorrect information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To correct a mistake in an electronic...

Question 2

What percentage of the U.S. gross national product is accounted for by healthcare costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25%

Question 3

Which of the following is mandated in Step 2 of "meaningful use" of EHRs for Medicare or Medicaid patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accessing comprehensive patient data 
B)  Enrolling patients in PHR 
C)  Improving population health 
D)  Sending and receiving clinical information electronically 
E)  Participating in clinical decision support for national high-priority conditions 
A)  Accessing comprehensive patient data 
B)  Enrolling patients in PHR 
C)  Improving population health 
D)  Sending and receiving clinical information electronically 
E)  Participating in clinical decision support for national high-priority conditions

Question 4

When information such as the result of a laboratory test is entered into a patient's EHR, the information is available for viewing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately 
B)  the morning of the next business day 
C)  within two days 
D)  within one week 
E)  within 10 business days 
A)  immediately 
B)  the morning of the next business day 
C)  within two days 
D)  within one week 
E)  within 10 business days

Question 5

An electronic version of a patient's comprehensive medical history and lifelong health that is collected and maintained by the individual patient is the ________ health record.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An electronic version of a patient's comprehensive...

Question 6

Many EHR programs provide "check offs" or ________ that allow a physician to customize the software with a few simple clicks of the mouse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many EHR programs provide "check offs" or...

Question 7

Many EHR programs include ________ programs for labs, X-rays, and other diagnostic and therapeutic services that allow orders to be submitted to the lab or office electronically at the time the patient appointment is made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many EHR programs include ________ programs for...

Question 8

Communication problems that lead to medical errors include all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mislabeled laboratory orders 
B)  mishandled patient messages 
C)  unreadable information in a patient's record 
D)  misfiled paper records 
E)  improper telephone etiquette 
A)  mislabeled laboratory orders 
B)  mishandled patient messages 
C)  unreadable information in a patient's record 
D)  misfiled paper records 
E)  improper telephone etiquette

Question 9

A patient's personal health record is owned by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  patient 
B)  physician 
C)  medical practice 
D)  state government 
E)  federal government 
A)  patient 
B)  physician 
C)  medical practice 
D)  state government 
E)  federal government

Question 10

A patient ________ provides patients with online access to routine EHR information and allows patients to perform tasks such as making an appointment or accessing a child's immunization record.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient ________ provides patients with online...

Question 11

The primary reason most providers give for not implementing electronic records in their offices is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary reason most providers give for...

Question 12

Which of the following is a true statement about a patient's personal health record (PHR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  PHR files are legal documents and are regulated by federal laws. 
B)  PHR data is entered by healthcare professionals or their staff. 
C)  PHRs may be stored and maintained on secure Internet sites. 
D)  PHR data usually can be disclosed without the patient's written permission. 
E)  PHR files contain treatment information related to only one provider. 
A)  PHR files are legal documents and are regulated by federal laws. 
B)  PHR data is entered by healthcare professionals or their staff. 
C)  PHRs may be stored and maintained on secure Internet sites. 
D)  PHR data usually can be disclosed without the patient's written permission. 
E)  PHR files contain treatment information related to only one provider.

Question 13

Most EHR programs allow electronic transmission of ________ from a patient's PCP to both the managed care insurance program and the specialists the patient needs to see.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most EHR programs allow electronic transmission of...

Question 14

Which of the following is a disadvantage of implementing an EHR system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer lost medical records 
B)  Staff training requirements 
C)  Efficient transfer of records 
D)  Chart access for multiple users 
E)  Decreased storage needs 
A)  Fewer lost medical records 
B)  Staff training requirements 
C)  Efficient transfer of records 
D)  Chart access for multiple users 
E)  Decreased storage needs

Question 15

Many EHR programs that allow you to verify a patient's insurance coverage can simultaneously capture the patient's ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic information 
B)  banking information 
C)  next of kin 
D)  next appointment date 
E)  financial status 
A)  demographic information 
B)  banking information 
C)  next of kin 
D)  next appointment date 
E)  financial status

Question 16

The estimated cost for the initial establishment of an EHR program is ____ per full-time provider.

Accepted Answer

A)  $22,000 
B)  $35,000 
C)  $44,000 
D)  $56,500 
E)  $63,750 
A)  $22,000 
B)  $35,000 
C)  $44,000 
D)  $56,500 
E)  $63,750

Question 17

Although implementing EHR systems can be expensive, the electronic record is quickly becoming the physician's most important business and ________ record.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although implementing EHR systems can be expensive,...

Question 18

When you are using an EHR to take notes during a patient interview, your main focus should be on the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you are using an EHR to...

Question 19

In this morning's monthly financial status meeting, the office manager asked Cheryl for an analysis of how much revenue is generated by each of several procedures that are commonly performed in the medical office. To accomplish this in the most accurate and efficient manner, Cheryl should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey the patients who had the procedures 
B)  ask the physicians who performed the procedures 
C)  use the EHR software's report generator 
D)  keep a checklist at the medical assistant's desk 
E)  search through patient files individually 
A)  survey the patients who had the procedures 
B)  ask the physicians who performed the procedures 
C)  use the EHR software's report generator 
D)  keep a checklist at the medical assistant's desk 
E)  search through patient files individually

Question 20

At the physician's request, Tony is attempting to enter a prescription for Mrs. Johnson for her high blood pressure. The EHR system keeps reporting an error: Incompatible medication. What might this mean, and what should Tony do about it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication is not yet entered into the EHR system, so Tony should add it before entering the prescription. 
B)  The medication Tony is trying to enter has not yet been approved by the FDA, so he should enter another drug instead. 
C)  Tony misspelled the name of the medication, so he should check the spelling and try again. 
D)  Mrs. Johnson is either allergic to the medication or is taking another medication that interacts with it; Tony should consult the physician. 
E)  The medication is not on Mrs. Johnson's insurance list of covered medications; he should enter another drug instead. 
A)  The medication is not yet entered into the EHR system, so Tony should add it before entering the prescription. 
B)  The medication Tony is trying to enter has not yet been approved by the FDA, so he should enter another drug instead. 
C)  Tony misspelled the name of the medication, so he should check the spelling and try again. 
D)  Mrs. Johnson is either allergic to the medication or is taking another medication that interacts with it; Tony should consult the physician. 
E)  The medication is not on Mrs. Johnson's insurance list of covered medications; he should enter another drug instead.

Exam 12: Electronic Health Records

To correct a mistake in an electronic health record, you must create a(n) ________ to the original, incorrect information.

What percentage of the U.S. gross national product is accounted for by healthcare costs?

Which of the following is mandated in Step 2 of "meaningful use" of EHRs for Medicare or Medicaid patients?

When information such as the result of a laboratory test is entered into a patient's EHR, the information is available for viewing ____.

An electronic version of a patient's comprehensive medical history and lifelong health that is collected and maintained by the individual patient is the ________ health record.

Many EHR programs provide "check offs" or ________ that allow a physician to customize the software with a few simple clicks of the mouse.

Many EHR programs include ________ programs for labs, X-rays, and other diagnostic and therapeutic services that allow orders to be submitted to the lab or office electronically at the time the patient appointment is made.

Communication problems that lead to medical errors include all of the following except ____.

A patient's personal health record is owned by the ____.

A patient ________ provides patients with online access to routine EHR information and allows patients to perform tasks such as making an appointment or accessing a child's immunization record.

The primary reason most providers give for not implementing electronic records in their offices is ________.

Which of the following is a true statement about a patient's personal health record (PHR)?

Most EHR programs allow electronic transmission of ________ from a patient's PCP to both the managed care insurance program and the specialists the patient needs to see.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of implementing an EHR system?

Many EHR programs that allow you to verify a patient's insurance coverage can simultaneously capture the patient's ____.

The estimated cost for the initial establishment of an EHR program is ____ per full-time provider.

Although implementing EHR systems can be expensive, the electronic record is quickly becoming the physician's most important business and ________ record.

When you are using an EHR to take notes during a patient interview, your main focus should be on the ________.

In this morning's monthly financial status meeting, the office manager asked Cheryl for an analysis of how much revenue is generated by each of several procedures that are commonly performed in the medical office. To accomplish this in the most accurate and efficient manner, Cheryl should ____.

At the physician's request, Tony is attempting to enter a prescription for Mrs. Johnson for her high blood pressure. The EHR system keeps reporting an error: Incompatible medication. What might this mean, and what should Tony do about it?

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

Preparing for the World of Work

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