RHIT Systems 2

Question 1

Which system architecture model places application processing on a central server while users interact via thin clients or terminals?

Accepted Answer

Centralized host-based architecture

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Client-server architecture

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Peer-to-peer architecture

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Cloud-distributed architecture

Question 2

In a hospital EHR system, which database concept ensures that a patient's address update in one module automatically reflects across all modules?

Accepted Answer

Data integration

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Data replication

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Data redundancy

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Data normalization

Question 3

A health information system's ability to exchange and use information with other systems is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Interoperability

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Scalability

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Redundancy

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Modularity

Question 4

Which HL7 standard uses a document-centric XML-based approach for clinical document exchange?

Accepted Answer

HL7 CDA

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HL7 v2.x

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HL7 FHIR

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HL7 v3 RIM

Question 5

A radiology department uses a system to manage imaging workflows, store images, and distribute them to clinicians. This system is called a:

Accepted Answer

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

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Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)

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Master Patient Index (MPI)

Question 6

When implementing a new EHR, the team creates a parallel environment identical to production to test upgrades without affecting live operations. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

Test/staging environment

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Sandbox environment

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Production mirror

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Disaster recovery environment

Question 7

Which system component is responsible for translating messages between systems that use different data formats or communication protocols?

Accepted Answer

Interface engine

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Firewall

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Application server

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Data warehouse