CHAP Healthcare Technology & Information Systems

Question 1

Which federal law established financial incentives for healthcare providers to adopt and meaningfully use electronic health records (EHRs)?

Accepted Answer

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)

Question 2

Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which of the following is classified as an administrative safeguard?

Accepted Answer

Security officer designation and workforce training

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Encryption of data in transit

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Facility access controls

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Automatic logoff from workstations

Question 3

What does the term 'interoperability' mean in the context of healthcare information systems?

Accepted Answer

The ability of different systems to exchange and use health information seamlessly

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The ability of a system to function without internet connectivity

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The process of converting paper records to digital format

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The encryption standard used to protect patient data

Question 4

Which messaging standard is most commonly used for exchanging clinical and administrative data between healthcare information systems?

Accepted Answer

HL7 (Health Level Seven)

Answer

DICOM

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X12 EDI

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ICD-10

Question 5

A healthcare organization wants to allow patients to view their medical records, request prescription refills, and message their providers online. Which technology best supports this capability?

Accepted Answer

Patient portal

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Health Information Exchange (HIE)

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Clinical decision support system

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Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

Accepted Answer

Electronic movement of health-related information among organizations according to nationally recognized standards

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A system used exclusively for billing and claims processing

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A federal registry of all patients with chronic conditions

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Software that converts voice dictation into clinical documentation

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide clinicians with evidence-based information to support patient care decisions

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To process insurance claims and verify patient eligibility

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To manage employee scheduling and payroll

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To generate financial reports for hospital administration