Healthcare IT and Networking Flashcards
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What does the HL7 standard primarily define in healthcare IT?
Answer: Messaging standards for exchanging clinical and administrative data between systems
HL7 defines standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information between healthcare systems.
What is the purpose of a VLAN in a hospital network?
Answer: To logically segment network traffic for security and performance
A VLAN logically segments a physical network into separate broadcast domains, improving security by isolating medical device traffic.
What communication standard is used to transmit and store medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs?
Answer: DICOM
DICOM is the universal standard for transmitting, storing, and displaying medical images across different equipment and PACS systems.
Which network protocol is commonly used to monitor the status of network-connected medical devices?
Answer: SNMP
SNMP is used to monitor and manage network devices by querying device status information and receiving alerts.
What is the primary security concern when medical devices run outdated or unpatched operating systems?
Answer: Known vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware or attackers
Unpatched devices contain known security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware or attackers to compromise patient data or disrupt device operation.
What does HIPAA require regarding the transmission of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) over a network?
Answer: ePHI must be encrypted during transmission using appropriate safeguards
HIPAA's Security Rule requires that ePHI transmitted over networks be protected through encryption and other technical safeguards.