Question 1

When a HIM director realizes there is a problem with attending physicians receiving their transcribed reports in the EHR for authentication, she decides to use tools to identify where the issue(s) is(are) occurring. The general term for these tools is(are) ___________________________ tools.

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The answer of When a HIM director realizes there is...

Question 2

Health Information Management Services has an automated release of information (ROI) system that was installed 4 years ago to assist staff in responding to requests for information. The system is updated regularly to accommodate user needs and changes in laws and regulations. Given this information, at what phase in the information system's life cycle is the ROI system?

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The ROI system is in the maintenance phase since it has been installed and is being updated regularly to accommodate user needs and changes in laws and regulations.

Question 3

A _______________manual lists, defines, and describes system features, while a _______________manual describes system features critical to specific users.

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Question 4

Which is True of CASE products?

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CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) products are software tools designed to help software engineers automate various phases of the software development process. These tools can help increase productivity by automating repetitive tasks and reducing the time required to complete tasks. Additionally, they can help standardize output by enforcing coding standards and ensuring consistency in design documentation. This, in turn, can reduce costs by reducing errors and rework. Therefore, both options A and C are true.

Question 5

ERDs should be developed whether the information system is to be developed in-house or purchased from a vendor. Do you agree?

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ERDs (Entity Relationship Diagrams) are a fundamental tool for designing and modeling a database. It helps to visualize the entities, attributes, and relationships between them, which is essential for understanding and analyzing the information requirements of a system. Regardless of whether the system is developed in-house or purchased from a vendor, having a well-designed ERD is critical for successful database design and implementation.

Question 6

It is enough to have a clear understanding and commitment to the final outcome of an EHR project for it to be a success.

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While a clear understanding and commitment to the final outcome is important, it is not the only factor that determines the success of an EHR project. Other factors such as proper planning, stakeholder engagement, and sufficient resources also play key roles in the success of the project.

Question 7

Work teams established to perform specific tasks are known as environmental basics.

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Question 8

When there is a steady stream of EHR processes in a health care organization, this is known as an EHR project.

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A steady stream of EHR processes is not considered an EHR project. An EHR project refers to a specific initiative with goals, timelines, and resources dedicated to implementing or optimizing an EHR system.

Question 9

Each of the following is included in an ERD EXCEPT

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Processes are not included in an ERD. An ERD typically includes Entities, Attributes, and Relationships.

Question 10

Which of the following provides a global view of the information and forms the basis for the physical design of the database?

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ERDs or Entity Relationship Diagrams provide a visual representation of the data entities and the relationships between them. This helps to create a global view or a big picture of the database which forms the basis for the physical design of the database. RFPs (Request for Proposals) are a part of the procurement process used for selecting vendors. DFDs (Data Flow Diagrams) are used to describe the flow of data through a system. A data dictionary is a collection of metadata that provides information about the data in a database. While all of these provide important information, ERDs are the best choice for this particular question.

Question 11

Full documentation of an information system requires completion of which of the following system design tools?

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Full documentation of an information system requires completion of all system design tools, including data dictionary, DFDs, and hierarchy charts.

Question 12

These tools need to be updated on a regular basis to assure they meet the latest discoveries, medication interactions, and any quality-of-care issues. They are called
___________________________ tools.

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The answer of These tools need to be updated on...

Question 13

When upgrading an EHR system, physicians, nurses, social workers, and radiology technicians are all examples of potential stakeholders.

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When upgrading an EHR system, various healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, and radiology technicians are all potential stakeholders who can be affected by the changes.

Question 14

A hierarchy chart is composed of which elements?

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A hierarchy chart is composed of nodes, which represent different levels or components in the hierarchy.

Question 15

Those individuals who have a strong interest in connecting medical devices to the organization's EHR system are called ___________________.

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Question 16

A year ago, a skilled nursing facility purchased a computer system to process billing claims. Six months ago, the administrative office also acquired a computer system to support clerical functions. Two months ago, a system was purchased to assist with dietary planning. Last month, a consultant was hired to merge the systems. Referring to the information in the scenario above, which of the following technology management practices is likely at the current point in time for this organization?

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The answer of A year ago, a skilled nursing facility...

Question 17

There are many principles to consider when embarking on a major systems development project such as an EHR implementation. The chapter suggests at least eight such principles. Name at least three.

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The answer of There are many principles to consider when...

Question 18

In the absence of clear principles and policies concerning information management, staff will always work it out.

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Without clear principles and policies, staff may face confusion and inconsistency in handling information, leading to inefficiencies and potential data mismanagement.

Question 19

When the HIM director and her management team are meeting to decide on the necessities of a new coding system for ICD-11, they are in the ____________________ phase.

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The answer of When the HIM director and her management...

Question 20

In an MPI, one physician may have several patient entries. What is the linkage in the database called between the physician and each of his or her patients?

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The linkage in the database between the physician and each of his or her patients is an entity relationship. This means that the physician entity is related to the patient entity in a specific way (e.g. a physician is the primary care provider for a patient).

Quiz 9: Health Information Systems: Collaboration, Analysis, Design, Implementation, and Operations