Question 1

Your organization has many information systems from several different vendors. These sys need to share common information such as patient name and medical record number. Some elements, such as service, may be stored differently in the different systems. You should cons using a(n)

Accepted Answer

The best choice is an interface engine, which is a software solution that allows communication and data sharing between different information systems. It can translate and map data between different formats and structures used by the systems, allowing them to exchange and access information in a standardized way. An ASP (application service provider) is a provider of web-based applications, which may be useful for some functions but does not address the issue of data sharing. A network and internet are infrastructure technologies that enable communication but do not provide the data integration and translation capabilities of an interface engine.

Question 2

Mary is designing a computer screen that will be used to collect patient demographic information. What input design should be utilized for the state field?

Accepted Answer

The state field should utilize a menu input design to ensure accuracy and consistency in the data entered. Using a menu input will also make it quicker for the user to select the state rather than having to manually type it in a free form text field.

Question 3

The technique used to identify patterns in data using fuzzy logic or neural networks is called

Accepted Answer

The technique used to identify patterns in data using fuzzy logic or neural networks is called data mining. Genetic algorithms are a different technique used for optimization problems. Online analytical processing is used for multidimensional analysis of data stored in data warehouses. Clinical data repository is a centralized database for storing patient-related data from various sources.

Question 4

With data exchange standards, the ability to transfer data from one system to another system called

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Interoperability refers to the ability of different systems to communicate and exchange data with each other. Data exchange standards provide a common language and format for data transfer, which enables interoperability between systems. Electronic data interchange (A) and messaging standards (B) are examples of data exchange standards that facilitate interoperability. Interfaces (C) are tools that enable communication between different systems but do not necessarily ensure interoperability.

Question 5

You are working with a database that is created from multiple databases being stored in a single database. This is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A clinical data repository (CDR) is a database that consolidates data from various sources, such as electronic health records and medical claims, into a single source for analysis and retrieval. This allows for more efficient data sharing and can facilitate research and quality improvement initiatives. Electronic health records (A) and personal health records (B) typically refer to individual patient records, while a health information exchange (D) is a system that facilitates the sharing of patient health information between healthcare organizations.

Question 6

You just used a scheduling syste m to schedule an appendectomy for Dr. Smith. The system auto matically looked up how long it takes Dr. Smith to perform the surgery. It contacted the patient's insurance company to confirm that the procedure is covered by the patient's policy and notified materials management of the supplies that would be needed that day. This is an example of how ___________could work.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described involves a scheduling system that is able to perform automated tasks such as looking up the surgeon's surgery time, confirming insurance coverage, and notifying materials management. This is an example of how an integrated system like OLAF (Online Appointment Scheduling and Follow-up System) could work.

Question 7

Dr. Brown insists on the new EHR assisting physicians in their decision-making process by using a technology that brings available information to the attention of the physician. This is called

Accepted Answer

Push technology is a type of technology that automatically sends available information to the user, in this case, the physician. This helps to promote quicker decision-making and improves patient outcomes by ensuring that physicians have access to all relevant information in a timely manner.

Question 8

What types of software provide a front-end structure/interface that presents information in familiar format leading to a natural style of interaction through the use of icons and a mouse?

Accepted Answer

Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are software that present information in a visual and interactive way, using icons and a mouse for navigation. This makes it easy for users to interact with the software, as the interface is designed to resemble physical objects and actions that users are already familiar with. Fiber optics, assembly level language, and machine language are not related to front-end structures/interfaces or user interaction.

Question 9

Which of the following tests how well new systems being implemented work with exis systems?

Accepted Answer

Integration test is specifically designed to test whether the new system being implemented works seamlessly with the existing system. This test ensures that there are no issues with data transfer or system interfaces. Volume test tests whether a system can handle large volumes of data, system test tests the overall performance of the system while unit test tests individual components of the system.

Question 10

Barbara is being seen at a physician's office that she has never been to before. This physician practice is independently owned. She did not have to request copies of her medical records, but the physician has everything that she needs. The physician must be part of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A regional health information organization (RHIO) is a group of healthcare organizations within a geographic area that share health information electronically. This allows physicians in different practices to access a patient's medical records, even if they have never seen the patient before. Therefore, the physician in this scenario must be part of a RHIO in order to have Barbara's medical records without her needing to request copies.

Question 11

Your new release of information system has part of the computing on the workstation and part on the file server. What type of technology is being used?

Accepted Answer

The use of a client server architecture where part of the computing is done on the workstation while part is done on the file server indicates the use of a client server technology. This architecture allows for centralized management, more efficient use of resources, and improved security. The other options are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 12

Patient is on beta-blocker, which is a contraindication for y this medication. Do you want to order this medication? YES or NO This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an alert, which notifies the healthcare provider of a potential issue with the medication order based on the patient's current medications. It is important to consider potential contraindications and adjust medication orders accordingly.

Question 13

At our integrated delivery system, the hospital and clinic have separate networks. There are times when they need to share information across the network. This can be accomplished with a

Accepted Answer

A router is a device that connects two or more networks and can forward data between them. It is designed to enable communication between different types of networks, and it can also filter traffic based on rules that are set up on the device. In this case, a router would be the best choice for connecting the hospital and clinic networks and enabling them to share information.

Question 14

As database administrator, you have just added a foreign key to one of your tables. Why did do this?

Accepted Answer

A foreign key is added to indicate that it is a primary key in another table, creating a relationship between the two tables. This helps maintain database integrity and consistency.

Question 15

The hospital needs information system A to share information with information system B. The ability to exchange data between these two systems is known as

Accepted Answer

Interoperability refers to the ability of different systems to exchange and use data. In this case, the hospital needs information system A to be interoperable with information system B in order to share data between the two systems. Electronic data interchange, messaging standards, and data exchange are all related concepts, but do not fully capture the idea of interoperability.

Question 16

The health care facility is testing all parts of the system, including volume, data flow, and screen design. This is called

Accepted Answer

The given scenario describes stress testing, which is a type of testing that measures the system's ability to handle heavy loads or high volumes of activity. This can help identify potential weaknesses or performance issues that need to be addressed before the system is fully implemented. Acceptance testing, rigorous testing, and final testing are all types of testing that may be done as part of the overall testing process, but they do not specifically refer to the type of testing described in the scenario. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 17

The data on your hard drive was erased by a corrupted file that had been attached to an e-message. If you had ___________ software, maybe this would not have happened.

Accepted Answer

The use of virus software can help prevent malicious files, such as the corrupted file that caused the data on the hard drive to be erased, from infecting a computer system.

Question 18

Review the simplistic screen below. This is an example of how________ data can be enter

Accepted Answer

This screen is an example of how structured data can be entered, as each section has a specific field for input and follows a consistent format.

Question 19

One of the problems facing National Health Information Network is:

Accepted Answer

Intraoperability, or the ability for different systems to communicate and exchange data, is a major challenge for the National Health Information Network. Without this ability, it is difficult to create a reliable and comprehensive health information system. While the other options, lack of interest in electronic health records, lack of HIM professionals, and multiple types of data collected, may also present challenges, they are not the primary problem facing the network.

Question 20

You have been hired to work with a computer-assisted coding initiative. The technolog y that you will be working with is:

Accepted Answer

Natural language processing (NLP) technology is used in computer-assisted coding initiatives to automatically analyze medical documentation and assign the appropriate codes. This technology involves teaching the computer system to recognize patterns and relationships within the language used in medical records, allowing for more accurate and efficient coding.

Exam 1: Registered Health Information Administrator