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Health care​ providers, health​ plans, and electronic claims clearinghouses that engage in certain electronic transactions are known as​ ________________.

-covered entities

The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to health information created or maintained by covered entities.

Which of the following is a computerized report that lists all procedures ordered but with no results on​ record?

-Exception report

An exception report is a computerized report that lists all procedures ordered but with no results on record. This report facilitates the​ follow-up.

All of the following are types of electronic signature except​:

-Image

Image is not a type of electronic signature. The three types of​ e-signatures commonly used in EHRs are the digitized​ signature, the token​ signature, and the digital signature.

Which one of the following terms refers to health information that the patient stores electronically on a computer or on a secure central Internet​ site?

Personal health record​ (PHR)

Correct. A personal health record​ (PHR) is health information that the patient stores electronically on a computer or on a secure central Internet site.

In comparison to paper medical​ records, EHRs contribute to cost savings​ by:

allowing automated formulary checks by health plans.

Correct. EHRs contribute to cost savings by enhancing communication with other​ clinicians, labs, and health plans through automated formulary checks by health plans.

Unlike a​ paper-based medical​ record, a​ patient's EHR:

can be used by more than one staff member at the same time.

EHRs store various types of​ information, just as​ paper-based records​ do, except with an​ EHR, that information​ is:

linked and​ cross-referenced.

What is the difference between a​ patient's paper chart and an electronic health​ record?

-The EHR is stored and accessed using a computer.

Correct. The same information found in a​ patient's paper chart is found in an electronic​ chart; however, electronic records are stored and accessed using a computer.

Unlike​ paper-based medical​ records, EHRs provide the ability​ to:

-identify who has entered and accessed patient information.

Correct. EHRs provide the ability to identify who has entered and accessed patient information.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology​ (ONC) was established to encourage the use of technology to accomplish all of the following except​:

-Increase Medicare costs

Correct. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology​ (ONC) was not established to increase Medicare costs but to reduce expenditures.

The Congressional Budget Office​ (CBO) anticipates that approximately​ _____ percent of doctors and​ _____ percent of hospitals will be using comprehensive electronic health records by 2019.

-90; 70

The Congressional Budget Office​ (CBO) anticipates that approximately 90 percent of doctors and 70 percent of hospitals will be using comprehensive electronic health records by 2019.

A characteristic of certified EHR technology​ is:

-it is secure and can maintain data confidentially.

Correct. Certified EHR technology helps providers and patients be confident that the electronic health information technology​ (IT) products and systems they use are secure and can maintain data confidentially.

All of the following are criteria for meaningful use of EHRs except​:

EXCEPT --> improve payment of bills.

EHR CRITERIA=
improve public and population health.
improve​ quality, safety, and efficacy.
improve care coordination.

Meaningful use criteria are grouped into five​ patient-centered areas that relate to health care​ priorities: improve​ quality, safety, and​ efficiency; engage patients and​ families; improve care​ coordination; improve public and population​ health; and ensure privacy and security for personal health information.

Which one of the following offers financial incentives for providers who adopt​ EHR?

-Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act​ (HITECH).

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act​ (HITECH), which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009​ (ARRA), includes financial incentives for providers who adopt EHR and demonstrate its use in ways that can improve​ quality, safety, and effectiveness of care.

The goal of providing funding through the HITECH Act is to

-encourage providers to adopt EHR sooner than they otherwise would.

Correct. The HITECH Act provides financial incentives for providers who adopt​ EHR, and the goal of the funding is to encourage providers to adopt EHR sooner than they otherwise would.

What does an electronic medical record store that a practice management system​ doesn't?

Patient clinical information

Correct. A practice management system does not store clinical​ information, aside from that used for​ billing, such as diagnostic and procedure codes.

When fully​ implemented, what can an EHR system do that a practice management system​ cannot?

Network with offices of other health care providers

Correct. An EHR system manages medical records of individual patients​ and, when fully​ implemented, networks with offices of other health care providers to share information regarding specific patients.

EHRs enable providers to review medications prescribed by other providers in order​ to:

-avoid duplication or drug interactions

Correct. EHRs enable providers to review medications prescribed by other​ providers, so that duplication or medication interactions can be avoided.

EHRs enable providers to have easy access to a​ patient's _____, which can result in the provider more quickly identifying a problem or risk factor.

-medical history

Correct. EHRs enable providers to have easy access to a​ patient's medical​ history, which can result in more quickly identifying a problem or risk factor.

The results of some tests performed in the medical​ office, such as blood test and digital​ X-rays, can appear in the​ EHR:

-immediately

Correct. Blood tests and digital​ X-rays can appear in the EHR immediately.

EHRs help providers to complete documentation more​ quickly, more​ consistently, and in more detail than​ paper-based documentation​ by:

-letting them select information from preprogrammed lists.

Correct. EHRs help providers to complete documentation more efficiently by letting users select information from preprogrammed lists. Most EHR programs have​ drop-down menus or selection lists that allow the user to choose information or symptoms.

In​ 1999, the Institute of Medicine reported that some preventable medical errors are caused​ by:

-indecipherable handwriting

Correct. In​ 1999, the Institute of Medicine reported that some preventable medical errors are caused by indecipherable handwriting. It was a problem that would be eliminated if health care providers made their entries electronically.

​_______________ own the information in medical​ records, but the facility that created the information owns the physical or electronic record.

-patients

Correct. Patients own their own information in their medical​ records, but the facility that created the information owns the physical or electronic record. The patient has the right to control under what​ circumstances, and with​ whom, the medical record is shared.

The medical record is​ a(n) _______________document.

-legal

Correct. The medical record is a legal document and a permanent record.

​________________established that the patient owns the information in the medical record.

-HIPAA

Correct. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act​ (HIPAA) established that the patient owns the information in the medical record and has the right to control under what​ circumstances, and with​ whom, it is shared.

The medical record can be​ ____________by the courts as evidence.

-subpoenaed

Correct. The medical record is a legal document.

Who must explicitly authorize the release of a​ patient's records in writing for any use aside from​ treatment, payment, and​ operations?

-the patient

Correct. Patients consent to the use and disclosure of personal health information for​ treatment, payment, and operations as defined by HIPAA. For all other​ uses, patients must explicitly authorize release of their records in writing.

Federal law provides special protection for release of what type of information in medical​ records?

-substance abuse treatment records

As new problems and diagnoses are​ identified, they are noted on the​ ________ of the POMR.

-problem list

Correct. The problem list helps the health care provider to identify trends in the​ patient's medical history or emerging diagnoses.

What part of the POMR consists of the physical​ examination, the patient​ history, and the results of baseline laboratory or diagnostic​ procedures?

-Database

Correct. A POMR has four​ parts: database, problem​ list, plan, and progress notes. The database consists of the physical​ examination, the patient​ history, and the results of baseline laboratory or diagnostic procedures.

In a​ source-oriented medical​ record, information in each section is maintained in​ __________.

-reverse chronological order.

Correct. In a​ source-oriented medical​ record, patient information is organized in sections for various​ purposes, such as history and​ physical, insurance,​ medications, and laboratory. Information in each section is maintained in reverse chronological​ order, with the most recent information seen first.

The​ ___________________is a very important part of the medical record because it tells what is intended for the patient.

-treatment plan

Correct. Each treatment plan should have a title and should reference the problem number with which it is associated.

What is the functional aspect of POMR charting found at the front of the​ chart?

-Patient problem list

What information gathered from the patient is usually the same as a chief complaint​ (CC)?

-subjective

Correct. Subjective information includes the things that the patient believes he or she is seeing a physician for.

Vital​ signs, weight​ change, fevers, blood​ work, physical examination​ results, and any other observable and measurable data are considered what type of information in SOAP​ charting?

-objective

In SOAP​ charting, the assessment is the​ physician's preliminary​ ________________.

-diagnosis

Correct. Assessment is one of the four distinct parts of SOAP charting.

What two charting methods can be combined in one​ chart?

-POMR and SOAP

Correct. The POMR and SOAP combination makes for a very​ concise, clear set of information on any patient.

An autopsy report is​ a(n) _____________report generated after a​ patient's death to determine the cause of death.

-pathology

Correct. The pathology report is generated by the pathologist as the result of examining tissue and organs removed during a surgical procedure or an autopsy.

What form would be used to request a list of herbal medications and recreational drugs used by the​ patient?

-family and medical history

Correct. The family and medical history information should include the​ patient's current​ prescription, herbal, and​ over-the-counter medications.

The​ __________form should request the​ patient's occupation, marital​ status, number of​ children, and emergency contact information.

-patient registration

Correct. The patient registration form also includes the​ patient's full​ name, address, contact​ information, date of​ visit, age, date of​ birth, Social Security​ number, driver's license​ number, medical insurance​ information, and person responsible for payment.

What does an operative report​ describe?

-surgical procedures

Correct. The surgeon is expected to dictate this report as soon as​ possible, preferably immediately after the procedure is completed.

In what type of file storage is a​ color-coded system for visual recognition of files often​ used?

-lateral

Correct. Lateral files are set up with shelves that allow files to be easily pulled off them.

What type of file storage system is heavy and space​ consuming?

-vertical

Correct. Vertical files are set up with two to four stacked pullout drawers holding up to a hundred files per drawer.

Which of the following file storage systems is useful for storing books and​ journals?

-movable

Correct. This system is useful for books and​ journals, because the floor can be reinforced when the track is installed.

The main purpose of the​ _________on the file is to identify what is in the file.

-label

Correct. The label also can include a​ color-coded stripe that can be used for other​ purposes, such as identifying the primary care physician.

In alphabetic​ filing, which of the following are disregarded for filing but placed in parentheses after the​ name?

-titles and initials

Correct. For​ example, Dr. Beth Ann Williams is indexed as​ Williams, Beth Ann​ (Dr.).

The key to what type of filing is to divide the names and titles into units​ (first, second, and​ third)?

-alphabetic

Correct. The unit is the portion of the name that is used for filing or indexing purposes.

In what type of filing system are names​ filed: last​ name, first​ name, and middle​ name?

-alphabetic

Correct. Each letter in the name is a separate unit.​ Example: Krause, Marvin K. is placed before​ Krause, Marvin L.

In what numeric filing system does the patient receive a different medical record number for each hospital​ visit?

-serial-number

Correct. With the​ serial-number filing​ system, the patient acquires multiple records that are stored at different locations.

Which of the following numeric filing methods requires that all records be kept at the same​ location?

-unit-number

Correct. A​ unit-number filing system is most commonly used by hospitals. A number is assigned to patients the first time they are seen or admitted to a hospital. All other hospitalizations or hospital visits use the same number.

​__________ filing is based on the last two digits of the ID number and evenly distributes the files within the entire filing system.

-terminal-digit

Correct. Filing using terminal digits requires dividing the files into a hundred primary​ sections, starting with 00 and ending with 99.

Each​ _________ varies somewhat on the legal time limits​ (statute of​ limitations) to keep records and documents.

-state

Correct. At a​ minimum, you should retain records until the statute of limitations expires.

​Cross-referencing can be a simple but useful tool for avoiding​ ______________.

-misplaced records

Correct. One of the most​ time-consuming and frustrating activities relating to medical records is locating a misplaced file.

A miniaturized photograph of medical records that can be used for efficient​ long-term storage is

-microfilm

Correct. Medical records that need to be stored​ long-term can be transferred to​ microfilm, which is a miniaturized photograph of the records.

How long does the American Medical Association recommend keeping medical​ records?

-ten years

Correct. In selected​ circumstances, you might consider saving the more complex records or those records with known serious patient problems for a longer period of time.

Unlike​ paper-based medical​ records, EHRs provide the ability​ to:

-identify who has entered and accessed patient information.

Correct. EHRs provide the ability to identify who has entered and accessed patient information.

EHRs allow a patient to view test results and physician comments​ online, but such accessibility must be​ made:

-through a secure patient access portal.

Correct. EHRs allow a patient to view test results and physician comments​ online, but such accessibility must be made through a secure patient access portal to comply with HIPAA.

One advantage in work flow for electronic health records compared to paper medical records is​ __________.

-point of care documentation.

Correct. With an EHR​ system, health care providers can document the patient encounter in the examination room and enter information into the computer while the patient is present. This improves the quality of documentation and reduces errors.

In order for a medical assistant to enter orders into the computerized physician order entry​ system, the medical assistant must be

-credentialed.

Correct. Only licensed health care​ professionals, including credentialed medical​ assistants, are allowed to enter orders into the CPOE system.​ "Credentialed" means having obtained a certification or registration from a national credentialing organization other than the educational institution and employer.

With a computerized physician order​ entry, all of the following can be ordered using the computer except​:

-exam room supplies

Correct. Computerized physician order entry​ (CPOE) is the ability of providers to order​ tests, prescriptions, lab​ work, and referrals using the computer. Exam room supplies can be ordered using the​ computer, but not through the CPOE system.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) does not encourage the use of technology for what purpose?

NOT= To increase Medicare costs

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