Which of the following is NOT a component of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
Clinical documentation
Billing information
Patient demographics
Pharmacy inventory
#3
What is telemedicine?
A type of surgical procedure
The process of managing patient information remotely
The use of electronic health records
Providing medical care and consultation over a distance
#4
What is a Personal Health Record (PHR)?
A document provided by a healthcare provider detailing a patient's medical history
A record maintained by patients themselves that includes their medical and health information
A type of health insurance plan
A platform for healthcare providers to exchange patient information
#5
What is the purpose of Health Information Exchange (HIE)?
To transfer patients to different hospitals
To share patient information electronically
To provide medical education to healthcare professionals
To track hospital equipment inventory
#6
Which law governs the protection of patient health information in the United States?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
ACA (Affordable Care Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
#7
What is the purpose of a master patient index (MPI) in patient information management?
To manage patient appointments
To track patient demographics
To ensure accurate patient identification across healthcare systems
To record patient medical histories
#8
Which of the following is an advantage of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) over paper-based records?
Higher data security
Lower initial cost
Faster data access during power outages
Less training required for healthcare staff
#9
What role does a Health Information Management (HIM) professional play in patient information management?
Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
Performing surgical procedures
Administering medication to patients
Providing direct patient care
#10
What is a patient portal?
A secure online platform for patients to access their health records
A physical location where patients receive treatment
A type of medical insurance
A device used to monitor patient vital signs
#11
What is interoperability in the context of healthcare IT systems?
The ability of different systems to work together and exchange data
The security measures implemented in healthcare databases
The process of updating medical equipment in hospitals
The training provided to healthcare professionals on using IT systems
#12
What are SNOMED CT and ICD-10-CM used for in patient information management?
To code medical procedures
To track patient demographics
To organize electronic health records
To ensure accurate patient identification
#13
What is the difference between Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
EMRs are used for inpatient care, while EHRs are used for outpatient care
EMRs are digital versions of paper charts within a single healthcare organization, while EHRs contain patient information from multiple healthcare organizations
EMRs are used by physicians, while EHRs are used by nurses
EMRs are more secure than EHRs
#14
What is the significance of data standardization in patient information management?
It ensures consistency and interoperability of data across different systems
It increases data security measures
It limits access to patient information
It decreases the efficiency of healthcare operations