#1
Which of the following laws governs the protection of patients' health information in the United States?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
ExplanationHIPAA safeguards patients' health information.
#2
What does EMR stand for in the context of healthcare record management?
Electronic Medical Record
ExplanationEMR refers to Electronic Medical Records.
#3
What does the acronym PHI stand for in healthcare?
Protected Health Information
ExplanationPHI stands for Protected Health Information.
#4
What is the purpose of a data retention policy in healthcare record management?
To ensure that patient records are kept for the appropriate amount of time and securely disposed of when no longer needed
ExplanationData retention policies ensure proper storage and disposal of patient records.
#5
What does the term 'audit trail' refer to in healthcare record management?
A log that records all accesses and activities related to patient records
ExplanationAudit trails document all accesses and activities concerning patient records.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare record management system?
Epic Systems
ExplanationEpic Systems is an example of a healthcare record management system.
#7
What is the main purpose of healthcare record management?
To ensure patient information is accurately documented and securely stored
ExplanationHealthcare record management aims to accurately document and securely store patient information.
#8
What is the role of a compliance officer in healthcare?
To ensure healthcare providers follow laws and regulations
ExplanationCompliance officers ensure adherence to healthcare laws and regulations.
#9
What is the purpose of a Release of Information (ROI) form in healthcare?
To authorize the sharing of protected health information (PHI) with third parties
ExplanationROI forms authorize the sharing of PHI with third parties.
#10
What is the difference between EHR and EMR?
EHR focuses on individual patient encounters, while EMR includes broader health information
ExplanationEHR focuses on individual encounters, while EMR encompasses broader health information.
#11
What is the purpose of a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system in healthcare?
To detect and prevent the unauthorized transmission of sensitive data
ExplanationDLP systems prevent unauthorized transmission of sensitive data.
#12
What is the minimum required information for a patient to provide when requesting access to their medical records under HIPAA?
Name and date of birth
ExplanationPatients need to provide their name and date of birth for medical record access under HIPAA.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in healthcare record management?
Providing unlimited access to patient records
ExplanationLimiting access to patient records is not a challenge in healthcare record management.
#14
Which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the ICD-10 coding system?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationWHO manages the development and maintenance of the ICD-10 coding system.
#15
In healthcare record management, what is metadata?
Data that describes other data, such as the date and time a record was created or modified
ExplanationMetadata describes details about data, like creation and modification dates.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of electronic health records (EHRs)?
Increased administrative burden
ExplanationEHRs don't lead to increased administrative burden.
#17
Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice for securing electronic health records (EHRs)?
Storing passwords in plaintext format
ExplanationStoring passwords in plaintext is not a secure practice for EHRs.
#18
What does the term 'remediation' mean in the context of healthcare record management?
The process of reconciling discrepancies in patient records
ExplanationRemediation involves resolving discrepancies in patient records.