RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Health Information Systems 3

Question 1

What is the difference between an EHR and an EMR?

Accepted Answer

An EMR is a single provider's digital chart while an EHR is designed to share information across multiple providers

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They are the same thing

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An EHR is for hospitals only

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An EMR is newer technology

Question 2

What is the function of a data warehouse in healthcare analytics?

Accepted Answer

To integrate data from multiple source systems into a centralized repository optimized for analysis

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To store physical records

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To process real-time patient monitoring

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To manage physician scheduling

Question 3

What are the three components of the CIA triad in information security?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

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Creation, Implementation, Authorization

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Compliance, Investigation, Audit

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Certification, Insurance, Assessment

Question 4

What is the purpose of a contingency plan in health information management?

Accepted Answer

To establish procedures for responding to emergencies and ensuring continued access to critical data during disruptions

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To plan hospital expansion

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To determine employee compensation

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To manage vendor contracts

Question 5

What technology standard does the ONC promote for modern health data exchange through APIs?

Accepted Answer

HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)

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HL7 v2 messaging

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X12 EDI transactions

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DICOM imaging standard

Question 6

What is the primary security risk addressed by multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access through compromised credentials by requiring two or more verification factors

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System performance issues

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Data storage capacity

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Network bandwidth limitations