Deck 8: Health Information Technology and Communication

Question 1

Medical records include information about the patient's:

A)lifestyle factors.
B)medical bills and insurance payments.
C)diagnostic test results.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

The personal opinions of the caregivers and the "who,what,when,where,why,and how" regarding the patient's receipt of health care services are the most important components of the patient's medical records.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Electronic health records reduce:

A)paper and space.
B)response time during emergencies.
C)unnecessary duplication of diagnostic tests.
D)incompatibility of drugs prescribed by different doctors.
E)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

When you notice that a patient has a cut,you have made a subjective observation.

Question 5

Health information technology (HIT) uses computer-based hardware and software systems and communication systems to acquire,store,transmit,and use medical and health information.

Question 6

In written communication,it is important to make sure your use of the words to,too,and two is correct.

Question 7

Osteoarthritis is a/an:

A)inflammation of the bone's joint.
B)tool or scope used to identify a condition of the knee joint.
C)inflammation of a tendon.
D)painful condition of the digestive system.
E)None of the above

Question 8

Correct spelling is important in medical terminology because changing just one or two letters in a medical term can completely change its meaning.

Question 9

Which of the following are disadvantages of electronic health records?

A)Providers within the same network may not be allowed to share computers.
B)Private information may be accidently released to unauthorized parties.
C)Patients may receive their care more quickly as workers undergo training on the new equipment.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 10

In the term electrocardiogram:

A)electro is the suffix.
B)cardio is the prefix.
C)gram is the root word.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 11

Information technology (IT) is spreading rapidly throughout the health care industry to:

A)improve the quality of patient care.
B)reduce mistakes and errors.
C)improve efficiency and reduce costs.
D)expand access to health care services.
E)All of the above

Question 12

The patient's chief complaint is the main reason why he or she is dissatisfied with the care or service provided.

Question 13

In written communication at work,choose an unusual font and print the information on colored paper to make sure the reader remembers what you wrote.

Question 14

Objective observations are ideas,thoughts,or opinions that cannot be seen,felt,heard,or smelled.

Question 15

Health information technicians are also known as:

A)medical information analysts.
B)medical records technicians.
C)information technologists.
D)medical computer specialists.
E)None of the above

Question 16

Health care workers need a basic understanding of the metric system because patient records and other documented medical information often contain metric measurements.

Question 17

When legal questions arise,attorneys and medical experts use patient records to determine if the:

A)standard of care was met.
B)patient was charged too much for his or her health care services.
C)patient should be transferred to another health care facility.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following are advantages of electronic health records?

A)They cause less confusion and mistakes that may result from hand-written doctor's orders.
B)They cause fewer delays in starting patient tests and treatments.
C)They provide better coordination among the patient's different doctors.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 19

When health information is stored and shared electronically,there are fewer concerns about the privacy and security of confidential medical information.

Question 20

Which of the following are elements of effective written communication?

A)Relevance: documents should convey material that is interesting,meaningful,and of value to readers
B)Mechanics: writing should reflect proper spelling,grammar,and punctuation
C)Compliance: content must follow guidelines and meet legal requirements
D)Appearance: documents should be professional in appearance and easy to read
E)All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following are elements of effective oral presentations?

A)After the session,send the agenda to participants to summarize what you covered during your presentation.
B)When speaking to different types of audiences,give the same presentation each time so that everyone receives exactly the same information.
C)Stick to your notes and use slang to ensure the accuracy of the information presented.
D)Avoid distracting the audience by using visual aids to clarify your message.
E)None of the above

Question 22

Medical coders are health information specialists who examine patient records to identify the patient's diagnosis and the procedures he or she has undergone.

Question 23

Charts,graphs,and tables are illustrations that help readers better understand the relationships between numbers and other data,and give meaning to information.

Question 24

The type of care that would be reasonably expected under similar situations is called:

A)confidential documentation.
B)professional charting.
C)objective observations.
D)concise salutations.
E)None of the above

Question 25

A thesaurus is a reference that contains information on medical diseases,conditions,and drugs.