NCHSE Health Informatics & Technology 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of telehealth?

Accepted Answer

A physician consulting with a patient via video call

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Mailing a lab report to a patient's home

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Faxing records between two hospitals

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Posting health tips on a hospital bulletin board

Question 2

What is the purpose of CPT codes in healthcare documentation?

Accepted Answer

To describe and bill for medical procedures and services performed

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To classify patient diagnoses for statistical purposes

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To identify controlled substances prescribed by providers

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To assign patient risk levels in triage settings

Question 3

Which concept refers to the right of patients to access, review, and request corrections to their own health information under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Patient right of access

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Privacy Rule compliance

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Breach notification rule

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Business associate agreement

Question 4

A 'breach' under HIPAA is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Impermissible use or disclosure of PHI that compromises its security or privacy

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Any unauthorized access to a healthcare facility's computer network

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Failure to update an EHR within 24 hours of a patient visit

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Using an outdated version of health information software

Question 5

What is the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Processing, storing, and managing laboratory test orders and results

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Scheduling laboratory staff shifts

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Purchasing laboratory supplies and equipment

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Training laboratory technicians on safety protocols

Question 6

In health informatics, what does 'data integrity' mean?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent, and not altered inappropriately

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Encrypting all patient data so only authorized users can read it

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Backing up all health records to a secondary server daily

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Limiting the number of users who can access a database

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of a Health Information Management (HIM) professional?

Accepted Answer

Managing the collection, analysis, and protection of patient health information

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Directly administering medications to patients in the facility

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Performing diagnostic imaging procedures for radiologists

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Operating surgical equipment during procedures