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Disease prevention, diagnosis and management, and the detection of adverse events are all examples of which one of the core functions that an EHR should be able to perform according to the IOM report? a. Result management b. Decision support c. Electronic communication and connectivity d. Patient support

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b. Decision support Pages 73-74

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Which of the following first identified capturing data at the point of care as a key criterion for an EHR? a. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) b. Institute of Medicine (IOM) c. Computer-based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) d.Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

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c. Computer-based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) Page 4

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What is a chief complaint? A. A summary of the patient's symptoms b. A record of the patient's vital signs c. The main reason a patient seeks care d. The doctor's assessment of what is wrong with the patient

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c. The main reason a patient seeks care Page 108-109

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an EHR system used by a medical office? a. It incorporates computer systems from many different vendors. b. It is the principal electronic medical record. c. It must be accessible to any specialists who are also treating the patient. d. It requires clinicians to use an interface to view data from different systems.

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b. It is the principal electronic medical record. Chapter 1

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Which of the following is not considered part of the workflow in a medical office that uses an EHR system? a. The workflow process begins when the patient requests an appointment. b. The physician dictates her exam notes at the conclusion of the patient encounter. c. The patient discusses his symptoms with his physician during the exam. d. The patient leaves his physician's office with a printed copy of the encounter.

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b. The physician dictates her exam notes at the conclusion of the patient encounter. Pages 24 and 31

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Which of the following is not a functional benefit for an EHR as defined by the IOM? a.Trend analysis b.Health maintenance c.Discrete data d.Alerts

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c. Discrete data Page 36

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Which of the following statements is true about discrete data that is stored in an EHR system? A. A person is needed to interpret its meaning. b. It must first be imported from outside text files. c. It requires little storage space. d. It is only useful if it is codified.

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c. It requires little storage space. Page 26

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Which of the following is not one of the six main categories that the MEDCIN nomenclature uses to organize findings? a. Body Structure b. Symptoms c. Physical Examination d. Therapy

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A. Body Structure Chapter 3

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A text file would be produced for upload to an EHR in which of the following examples? a. A medical assistant scans and catalogs a copy of a patient's test results. b. A clinician selects a protocol through a patient chart at the point of care. c. A radiology technician links to a copy of an x-ray stored in a PAC. d. A medical transcriptionist types exam notes using a word processor.

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d. A medical transcriptionist types exam notes using a word processor. Pages 36-37

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Which of the following standards would enable a hospital that uses many different systems to integrate data from all of these systems in a cohesive way? a. DICOM b. HL7 c. PAC d. IMH

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b. HL7 Pages 42-44 59-61

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What is a medical protocol? a. recommendations for the use of certain drugs b. A standard plan of therapy established for certain conditions c. Evidence-based guidelines used for patient diagnosis d. Medication dosing guidelines based on test results

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b. A standard plan of therapy established for certain conditions

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An insurance billing code represents a: a. patient's symptoms. b. physician's observations. C. service that was rendered. D. treatment plan.

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C. service that was rendered.

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What is the main purpose of an EHR system that is based on the MEDCIN nomenclature? a. To document clinical notes in a codified electronic medical record b. To allow physicians to write prescriptions electronically c. To perform drug utilization reviews and send alerts D. To provide both patients and health care providers equal access to information

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a. To document clinical notes in a codified electronic medical record Chapter 2 pages 42-42

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Which of the following statements is not true about an encounter note? a. It often includes data that was entered by different health care professionals. b. It is a record of the clinical findings from a patient examination. c. It reflects findings from an exam that occurred on a specific date. d. It is a longitudinal record of the care a patient has received.

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d. It is a longitudinal record of the care a patient has received Pages 89-90 and 119-129

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Which of the following is the Medcin tab that is used for "tests performed"? a. Sx b. Rx c. Tx d.Dx

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c. Tx Chapter 3 page 85 Also know treatments examination of a scalp for example

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Which of the following should you use in the text field of the login screen for the Student Edition software? a. Your course code b. Your school's name C. Your name or student ID d. Your e-mail address

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C. Your name or student ID Chapter 3 page 79

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Which of the following would not be an example of a social history finding within the Student Edition software? a. Tobacco use b. Trouble coping with change c. Daily alcohol consumption was 1, 6 oz. drink per day d. Drug allergies

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d. Drug allergies

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Form? a. It typically lists all findings by category. b.It presents findings in the same place each time. c. It includes check boxes to speed data entry. d. It controls which findings are required and which are optional.

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a. It typically lists all findings by category Pages 108-112 and 171-193

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You work in a pediatrician's office that is implementing an EHR system. Which of the following conditions is least likely to warrant the creation of a List? a. Otitis media b. Influenza c. Degenerative joint disease d. Acne

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c. Degenerative joint disease

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A physician has diagnosed a patient with hyperthyroidism. This diagnosis relates to which of the following body systems? a. Cardiovascular b. Endocrine c. Gastrointestinal d. Genitourinary

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b. Endocrine

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Mr. Talbot visits his doctor with a suspected sinus condition. Which of the following statements is true? a. The provider will document the symptoms that correspond to his final diagnosis. b. The provider will use the ROS to document symptoms directly related to the chief complaint. c. The provider will interview Mr. Talbot and enter all of his symptoms in the HPI. d. The provider will document symptoms related to Mr. Talbot's present illness within the HPI.

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d. The provider will document symptoms related to Mr. Talbot's present illness within the HPI. Chapter 3

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What does the abbreviation CPOE stand for? a. Computerized patient order exchange b. Computerized patient outcome evidence c. Computerized provider order entry d. Computerized prescription order entry

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c. Computerized provider order entry Pages 2,5,217, 221 and 223

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CPOE systems will help do all of the following to improve workflow processes except: a. prevent lost orders. b. identify duplicate orders. c. improve provider productivity. d. eliminate medication shortages.

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d. eliminate medication shortages. Pages 2,5,217, 221 and 223

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A CPOE system would typically not be used by which of the following health care professionals? a. Physician b. Registered dietician c. Medical coder d. Respiratory therapist

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c. Medical coder Pages 2,5,217, 221 and 223

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Which of the following health care professionals are not currently allowed in any U.S. state to write prescriptions for patients? a. Physician assistants b. Medical assistants c. Obstetricians d. Nurse practitioners

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b. Medical assistants

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Which of the following is not an example of a laboratory service? a. Cytology b. Chemistry c. Radiology d. Blood bank

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c. Radiology

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Which of the following statements is not true about laboratory tests? a. In some cases, a patient will obtain his own specimen and bring it to a medical facility himself. b. Providers often need the results of a laboratory test before they can develop a treatment plan for a patient. c. An EHR system is only able to track lab orders once the patient has had the test performed. d. Values within lab test report results are compared against normal reference ranges to show if a patient is outside that range.

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c. An EHR system is only able to track lab orders once the patient has had the test performed. 197-199

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The best way to ensure that you will find a word quickly using the Search feature is to: a. spell the word correctly. b. search from within the correct tab. c. use plurals when needed. d. set the List Size to 1.

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a. spell the word correctly. 205-212 and 251

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A physician orders a lipids test panel for a patient using the Entry Details Prefix field. What does this mean? a. The physician's office will now perform that particular test. b. The medical assistant must now complete the lab requisition form. c. The lipids test panel now appears within the Plan on the encounter note. d. The lipids test panel becomes part of the Physical findings.

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c. The lipids test panel now appears within the Plan on the encounter note. Pages 105-107

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Johan Brown leaves his doctor's office with a referral diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis. What does this mean? a. Mr. Brown has been referred to a rheumatologist for an appointment. b. Mr. Brown's physician needs more information before confirming the diagnosis. c. Mr. Brown has most of the symptoms of this condition, but not all of them. d. Mr. Brown's insurance plan will not pay for this visit.

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b. Mr. Brown's physician needs more information before confirming the diagnosis. Definition of a Referral Diagnosis

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Why are radiology reports rarely available as a codified EHR record? a. This specialty has been slower than other specialties to implement EHR systems. b. Radiology reports are transmitted via DICOM. c. Most radiology reports are still dictated. d. As part of the HIPAA privacy rule, radiology offices are not permitted to send electronic files to other providers.

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c. Most radiology reports are still dictated. Page 217-221

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Which of the following statements about a hospital's closed loop of medication administration is correct? a. It may be applied to both a paper-based and CPOE system. b. It is completely automated. c. It helps support the five rights of medication administration. d. Its use requires the patient's prior consent.

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c. It helps support the five rights of medication administration. Page 224

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Which of the following is least likely to require or use a longitudinal patient record? a. Physician's office b. Acute care hospital c. Dialysis center d. Chiropractor's office

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b. Acute care hospital Page 2 and 262

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What is a Problem List? a. A compilation of all symptoms a patient describes in the interview b. A list of primary diagnoses used for billing purposes c. An up-to-date list of a patient's diagnoses and conditions d. A drop-down menu that allows the provider to select findings quickly

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c. An up-to-date list of a patient's diagnoses and conditions 262-263

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Which of the following would not appear on a Problem List? a. Onset date b. Mammogram recommendations c. Problem status d. Vital signs data

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d. Vital signs data

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Why would a primary care physician choose to add a problem to a patient's Problem List automatically? a. When the physician wants to ensure that all possible conditions appear on the list for future reference b. When the physician is trying to rule out different diagnoses c. When the physician wants to document problems that are being treated by a specialist elsewhere d. When the physician has already confirmed a diagnosis for the patient

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d. When the physician has already confirmed a diagnosis for the patient

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A patient indicates she is using an herbal supplement to ease her menopausal symptoms. This information would be displayed within which Patient Management section of the Student Edition software? a. Problems b. Care Plan c. Medications d. Allergies

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c. Medications Pages 221-230

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Which of the following statements about the Patient Management section of the Student Edition software is incorrect? a. The Medications tab displays medication information that has been ordered by the patient's primary care provider and no one else. b. Information about a patient's vaccines is displayed in both the Medications tab and the Vaccines tab. c. It is possible to add additional findings to the Care Plan tab, but this must be done manually. d. Clicking on the Details button allows the user to view more of the Patient Management screen.

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a. The Medications tab displays medication information that has been ordered by the patient's primary care provider and no one else. Pages 269-278

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Where does the data that appears in the Med/Surg tab of the Patient Management section come from? a. Family History b. Problem List c. Chief Complaint d. Past History

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d. Past History 269-278

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Which of the following statements about the tabs in Patient Management is not correct? a. To sort data within the Vitals tab, click on the Sort button. b. It is possible to sort any tab of Patient Management. c. After sorting data within the Vitals tab, click on the date column. d. When sorting data within a column, the entire row stays together.

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a. To sort data within the Vitals tab, click on the Sort button

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A nurse practitioner sees a patient who is normally seen by a physician within a medical office. The patient says she had a series of tests done earlier in the week, but hasn't heard anything yet. The nurse practitioner would: a. choose Entry Details to find out specific information on the types of tests that were ordered. b. send an e-mail to the laboratory where the patient had her tests done to see if the results are back yet. c. click on Pending Orders in Patient Management to find out the status of the patient's tests. d. use the Search feature to check on any recent lab test requisitions that may have been made for the patient.

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c. click on Pending Orders in Patient Management to find out the status of the patient's tests

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The process of comparing information, such as test results, over a period of time is called: a. tracking. b. graphing. c. trending. d. charting.

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c. trending. Pages 65 and 201

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A graph that shows an individual patient's weight fluctuations over time would be least helpful when performing which of the following tasks? a. Educating the patient about his diet b. Developing a care plan for the patient c. Determining if the patient has a genetic predisposition to obesity d. Tracking the success of an ongoing exercise regimen

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c. Determining if the patient has a genetic predisposition to obesity 297-298

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All of the following are available as options on the Graph menu except: a. Weight b. Body Mass Index c. Current Finding d. Blood pressure

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d. Blood pressure

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Which of the following problems would be considered "Acute Self-Limiting"? a. Breast cancer b. COPD c. Allergies d. Rhinitis

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d. Rhinitis

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Before a provider writes a prescription for a patient, he or she should always check: a. Medications and vaccines b. Allergies and medications c. Past Medical/Surgical History d. Social History

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b. Allergies and medications 221-230

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A lab order is marked "preliminary." This means that the: a. order has been sent, but no results are available yet. b. results show an early indication of the test, but they are not verified. c. test results have been verified and are ready for the clinician. d. test is being repeated because results are inconclusive.

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b. results show an early indication of the test, but they are not verified. 105-107

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What is a flow sheet? a. A feature of the software that displays a desired group of findings in a presentation that allows for quick entry of not only the selected findings, but of any entry details as well. b. A feature of the software that presents data from multiple encounters in column format that resembles a spreadsheet. c. A feature of the software that provides a list of the medications that the patient is taking currently. d. A feature of the software that displays all of the standard plans of therapy used to treat common diseases or conditions.

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b. A feature of the software that presents data from multiple encounters in column format that resembles a spreadsheet. 301-302

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Jared Peeters has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and a new diagnosis of macular degeneration. When his provider sees Jared during an encounter, which of the following is the most likely scenario? a. The provider will use one flow sheet for Jared that includes all of his current chronic diseases. b. The provider will use separate flow sheets for each of Jared's chronic conditions, but will need to enter the same findings more than once. c. The provider will use flow sheets for Jared's diabetes, but not for his other chronic conditions. d. The macular degeneration flow sheet will not have columns for previous encounters.

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d. The macular degeneration flow sheet will not have columns for previous encounters. 302-316

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You have invoked a flow sheet from a form using the Student Edition software. What does this mean? a. The first column of the flow sheet is populated by findings pertinent to the selected form. b. The findings that appear in the first column of the flow sheet display the dates of the patient's previous visits. c. The Ellipsis button which opens the Data Details window is disabled. d. The flow sheet displays all findings in the current patient encounter.

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a. The first column of the flow sheet is populated by findings pertinent to the selected form.

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What does the Cite feature do? a. It provides a view of the plan from each previous encounter in a problem-oriented view. b. It brings forward findings from a previous encounter into the current encounter. c. It reminds the provider about certain actions that must be taken. d. It generates a list of findings that are clinically related to the finding currently highlighted.

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b. It brings forward findings from a previous encounter into the current encounter. 307-308

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Which of the following medical specialties would be least likely to include annotated drawings as part of patient encounter notes? a. Dermatology b. Cardiology c. Endocrinology d. Ophthalmology

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c. Endocrinology 320-339

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The Line drawing tool would be most useful to accomplish which of the following when annotating a drawing within the EHR? A. Emphasize a body region B Make a box on the drawing c. Connect elements on the drawing d. Create a free-hand drawing

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c. Connect elements on the drawing

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An EHR can create specific preventive screening or health maintenance guidelines based on all of the following information about a patient except: a. Past medical history b. Gender c. Personal preferences d. Social history

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c. Personal preferences Page 370

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In which of the following ways would an EHR form that was created for a well-baby check be different from a form used for an adult patient? a. It has check boxes to record findings. b. It is intended for a narrowly defined age group. c. It includes selected findings related to the patient. d. it does not include vital sign information.

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b. It is intended for a narrowly defined age group. 343-367

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The CDC provides a weight-for-stature clinical growth chart for people in which of the following age categories? a. Birth to 36 months B Children and adolescents, 2 to 20 years c. Preschoolers, 2 to 5 years d. Teenagers, 13 to 20 years

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c. Preschoolers, 2 to 5 years 343-352

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Which of the following statements about BMI is incorrect? a. BMI is used primarily for overweight children. b. BMI in childhood determines a person's BMI in adulthood. c. The BMI number shows body weight adjusted for height. d. BMI-for-age is a relatively new screening tool.

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a. BMI is used primarily for overweight children. 358

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What does the acronym DTaP stand for? a. Rotavirus b. Inactivated Poliovirus c. Meningococcal d. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

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d. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis 360-367

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Which of the following would not be considered an advantage of giving a patient a copy of an exam note at the end of an office visit? a. A patient who has a copy of an exam note is more likely to follow a treatment plan. b. Having a copy of an exam note will help a patient remember a treatment plan she discussed with her physician. c. A patient who has a copy of an exam note will have an easier time filling a prescription than a patient who does not have that information. d. Patients who have copies of their exam notes will be able to refer to their diagnoses, if needed.

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c. A patient who has a copy of an exam note will have an easier time filling a prescription than a patient who does not have that information.

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All of the following are true about "evidence-based guidelines" except: a. They are mainly useful for dealing with demographic groups in general. b. They represent an analysis of current scientific research. c. They offer guidelines both for and against taking certain measures. d. They serve as the basis for recommendations based on age, sex, and risk factors for disease.

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a. They are mainly useful for dealing with demographic groups in general. Chapter 9

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All of the following were the main objectives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act except: a. Improving patients' access to long-term care b. Encouraging people to use health savings accounts c. Combating fraud and abuse in health care delivery d. Promoting the widespread adoption of EHR

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d. Promoting the widespread adoption of EHR Chapter 9

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_________ is an example of a HIPAA EDI transaction that is not yet final. a. Claims Status b. Remittance and Payment Advice c. Health Claims Attachments d. Retail Drug Claims

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c. Health Claims Attachments EDI- Electronic Data Interchange Page 376

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A patient would expect to find all of the following in a medical office's HIPAA privacy policy except: a. an explanation of how the office may use and share the patient's PHI with others. b. a description of the patient's rights with respect to PHI and how the patient may exercise those rights. c. details about the different entities with whom the medical office typically shares PHI, including how to contact them directly. d. information on whom the patient can contact for further information about the medical office's privacy policy.

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c. details about the different entities with whom the medical office typically shares PHI, including how to contact them directly. Chapter 9

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Mr. Juarez signed an authorization form giving his cardiologist permission to use his PHI for a research study. What does this mean? a. The hospital may now disclose Mr. Juarez's PHI for additional studies, as needed. b. Mr. Juarez understands the reason his cardiologist wishes to use his PHI. c. The authorization form Mr. Juarez signed does not have an expiration date. d. Once he has signed the authorization form, Mr. Juarez cannot change his mind about the disclosure.

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b. Mr. Juarez understands the reason his cardiologist wishes to use his PHI. 460-461 also discussed in lecture April 23rd

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Mrs. Smothers, a resident in an assisted living facility, wants to review her medical record. What does this request mean to the facility? a. They must furnish Mrs. Smothers' records immediately. b. They may decline the request unless the patient supplies a valid reason for reviewing it. c. They may charge the resident for costs associated with supplying the record. d. They must permanently change the record to reflect whatever the resident requests.

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c. They may charge the resident for costs associated with supplying the record. Chapter 9 and lecture

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Which of the following government agencies is charged with enforcing the Privacy Rule? a. CMS b. OSHA c. IOM d. OCR

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d. OCR Chapter 9

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Which of the following statements is true about the HIPAA Security Rule? a. It applies to both paper and electronic forms of PHI. b. It supplements the Privacy Rule in many areas. c. It protects all electronic information related to health care. d. It establishes standards for who may access PHI.

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b. It supplements the Privacy Rule in many areas. Discussed in lecture April 23

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Which of the following would not be a recommended way to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing an EHR system? a. Logging into the EHR as yourself b. Storing PIN information in a file on your computer c. Making sure you log off before you step away from your computer d. Refusing to allow a colleague to make entries under your login

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b. Storing PIN information in a file on your computer Chapter 10 and lecture 4-23

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________ may be compared to the first automobiles because in the early stages of new technology people tend to look at things in the old way. a. Teleradiology b. The electronic health record c. iPods d. Voice recognition software

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b. The electronic health record Chapter 1 and 10

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Which of the following is not one of the ONC committee's criteria for defining its meaningful use objectives? a. Patients should have access to self-management tools. B. Participation on a health information exchange (HIE). c. Providers should have access to comprehensive patient data from all available sources. d. Patients should be able to correct or edit their electronic health data in real time.

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d. Patients should be able to correct or edit their electronic health data in real time. 7,62, and 420

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Which of the following sites is considered a reliable source of information for providers? a. Google b. Wikipedia c. Medscape d. CNN Health

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c. Medscape Discussed in class

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The Internet can best be described as a(n) _________. a. local-area network b. virtual private network c. public network d. wide-area network

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c. public network Page 6

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Jorge is a physician at a busy practice within a large suburban area; he is on-call for emergencies one night each week and needs access to the records of all the patients seen by his practice. Which of the following will Jorge need for direct access to his office computer while away from his medical office? a. SSL b. LAN c. VPN d. WAN

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c. VPN - Virtual Private network 425

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Which of the following would be an example of store-and-forward telemedicine? a. Phone teleconference b. Video documentary on open heart surgery c. Voice mail message to a referring physician d. CAT scan

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c. Voice mail message to a referring physician Pages 427-429

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Which of the following is not true of a PHR? a. Its use by patients is encouraged by the ONC. b. It requires a secure web site. c. It is must be maintained by a patient's health care provider. d. It is available to a patient anywhere with Internet access.

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c. It is must be maintained by a patient's health care provider.

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Ideally, a patient's personal health record (PHR) contains information for the person's _______. a. family b. lifetime c. provider d. chronic diseases

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b. lifetime Chapter 9 and 10 also discussed in lecture

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Which of the following statements is false about patient-entered data in relation to the EHR? a. The patient is the best judge of what symptoms he had at the beginning of an illness, making this information more accurate when he enters it himself. b. The clinician will spend more face-to-face time with the patient if she does not need to spend the majority of the encounter entering symptoms herself. c. Patient-entered data enables the clinician to ask the patient more questions about the diagnosis. d. A patient who can review her medical history before she sees her provider will be more prepared for the visit.

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c. Patient-entered data enables the clinician to ask the patient more questions about the diagnosis. Chapter 9 and 10

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Typically, an e-mail communication between a patient and a provider: a. may be substituted for a prescription. b. gathers symptom and HPI information. c. allows a patient to share objective health information. d. is not reimbursed as an E&M.

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d. is not reimbursed as an E&M. Discussed in lecture April 16th

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Which of the following is an advantage of synchronous telemedicine? a. It may be practiced by providers across state lines. b. It is useful for sharing diagnostic images with specialists. c. It gives a specialist the opportunity to research a case further. d. It allows the provider and the patient to meet in real-time.

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d. It allows the provider and the patient to meet in real-time. 427-429

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Which of the following is not one of the government's meaningful use requirements? a. A health care facility uses a certified EHR. b. A health care facility reports all its prescriptions electronically. c. A health care facility uses an EHR that interconnects electronically. d. A health care facility reports clinical quality measures.

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c. A health care facility uses an EHR that interconnects electronically. Pages 10-12

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How would an EHR system translate a Medcin code into an ICD-9-CM code? A. By using a nomenclature b. By using a cross-walk c. By retrieving external data from another system d. By using Outline View

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b. By using a cross-walk Chapter 2

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A practice that uses a paper-based record system is more likely to ______ than a practice that uses an EHR system. a. overcharge b. specialize c. undercode d. run late

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c. undercode Discussed in lecture

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Which of the following is required for all levels of the History component of an E&M code? a. CC b. HPI c. ROS d. PFSH

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a. CC Page 108-109

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Speech recognition is defined as A. Computer software systems that convert the spoken word into text. B. A software system used for scanning transcribed documents C. A method of transcription used by transcriptionists D. A software system used for imaging

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A. Computer software systems that convert the spoken word into text. Chapter 1 and lecture

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Implementing an EHR requires a. Changes in the way providers work b. Changes in how patient care is administered c. Changes in patient flow d. None of the above

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a. Changes in the way providers work Lecture

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What is the definition of a Master Patient Index? a. Is a database that maintains a unique index (or identifier) for every patient registered at health care organization b. an EHR c. a chief complaint d. Computer software systems that convert the spoken word into text

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a. Is a database that maintains a unique index (or identifier) for every patient registered at health care organization

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An example of a benefit of digital imaging is: a. the inability to share the image b. At times the image can be of poor quality c. the inability to magnify the data d. Integration with EHR

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d. Integration with HER Chapter 2

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Name the organization that developed pediatric growth charts. A. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) B. ONC C. CDC D. CCHIT

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A. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

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What are the benefits of an MPI?

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- Provides the index, location of, and access to a patient's EHR in an enterprise - Facilitates intraoperability and the accurate creation of a longitudinal record for a patient by linking records across multiple clinical systems, facilities, and provider EHRs. - Ensures accurate and complete linking of EHRs for health information exchange across participating organizations, including healthcare organizations, reference labs, registries, pharmacies, and public health databases - Establishes a streamlined governance process supported by data management strategies that will ensure the accuracy of data models, stewardship, policies, and procedures - Accurately matches persons being registered for care with their existing medical records, thus minimizing duplicate records within a facility and across patient care settings

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What is Human Computer Interface; are there any issues with cost related to HCI?

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Human Computer Interface or Interaction captures data at the point of care. These devices are singled out as a highly critical element for user adoption. There are critical decisions to be made that directly impact users and EHR usability. Choices can also impact the cost of systems.

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Give 3 examples of Input/Output devices.

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-Keyboards for entering text -Display screens for viewing -Navigational devices for selecting objects such as mouse, touch pad, light pen, -Speech Recognition -Picture archiving for images -When non IT computer uses are expected to use an EHR the term work station or human computer interface may be used to convey that the I/O device should support humans' work and be a seamless as pen and paper.

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