CMRT Health Information Technology & Systems Flashcards

Which system is used in radiology departments to store, retrieve, and distribute medical images digitally?

Answer: PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

PACS is the imaging technology used to store and access radiological images like X-rays and MRIs electronically.

What is the primary purpose of a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system within an EHR?

Answer: Provide alerts and recommendations to guide clinical care

CDS systems analyze patient data and provide real-time alerts, reminders, and recommendations to improve clinical decision-making.

Which type of health information exchange (HIE) model allows organizations to query a central repository for patient data?

Answer: Centralized HIE

In a centralized HIE model, all participating organizations send data to and query from a single central repository.

What does an ADT (Admission, Discharge, Transfer) system primarily track in a hospital?

Answer: Patient movement and location throughout the facility

ADT systems track patient registration, bed assignments, and transfers to maintain accurate census and location data.

In health IT, what is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC)?

Answer: Restrict system access based on a user's job function

RBAC ensures users can only access the information and functions necessary for their specific role, limiting unauthorized access.

Which document standard is used to summarize a patient's health information for transitions of care, such as hospital discharge?

Answer: Continuity of Care Document (CCD)

The CCD is an XML-based standard that summarizes patient health data to support care continuity during provider transitions.