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

Answer

Telehealth uses digital communication technologies like video conferencing to deliver healthcare services remotely, connecting patients and providers across distances.

Question 2

What is the purpose of CPT codes in healthcare documentation?

Accepted Answer

To describe and bill for medical procedures and services performed

Answer

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are used to document and bill for medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and procedures provided to patients.

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

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule gives patients the right to access and obtain copies of their health records and to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

Question 4

A 'breach' under HIPAA is defined as:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Under HIPAA, a breach is the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI in a manner not permitted, unless there is a low probability it will compromise the information.

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

Answer

An LIS manages the ordering, processing, and reporting of laboratory tests, integrating with the EHR to deliver results directly to the patient's electronic record.

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NCHSE Health Informatics & Technology 3