CMRT CMRT Health Information Technology & Systems 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Provide alerts and recommendations to guide clinical care

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Centralized HIE

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Patient movement and location throughout the facility

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Restrict system access based on a user's job function

Answer

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

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