Question 1

Which of the following refers to a philosophy of selecting IT systems based on software compatibility, usually choosing software from one vendor?

Accepted Answer

The integrated systems approach refers to selecting IT systems based on software compatibility, often choosing software from one vendor to ensure seamless integration and reduce compatibility issues.

Question 2

An example of information found in a patient registration system is the:

Accepted Answer

All of the information listed is typically found in a patient registration system.

Question 3

Medical laboratories are accredited by:

Accepted Answer

The Medical College of Pathologists (MCP) is the accrediting body for medical laboratories.

Question 4

Performing gross, microscopic, and molecular examination of organs and tissues, and autopsies of whole bodies is called:

Accepted Answer

Anatomic pathology involves the examination of organs, tissues, and whole bodies (autopsies) to diagnose disease.

Question 5

A card with the patient's name and/or ID number that is photographed on the negative when images are captured on film is a:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A card with the patient's name and/or...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the best-of-breed approach to selecting software?

Accepted Answer

The best-of-breed approach involves selecting the best software for each specific function, which often requires dealing with multiple vendors, making option A a disadvantage rather than an advantage.

Question 7

A system used to provide patient lookup and to prevent duplicate registrations of the same patient is a(n):

Accepted Answer

The master patient index (MPI) is a system used to maintain consistent and accurate patient information across different healthcare facilities, preventing duplicate registrations and ensuring accurate patient lookup.

Question 8

Which of the following is a system that receives orders and sends results of tests performed by the lab?

Accepted Answer

A Laboratory Information System (LIS) is specifically designed to manage laboratory operations, including receiving orders and sending results of tests performed by the lab.

Question 9

The word stat means :

Accepted Answer

The word "stat" is derived from the Latin word "statim," which means "immediately" or "without delay." It is commonly used in medical contexts to indicate urgency.

Question 10

A set of related images interpreted by a radiologist is called a:

Accepted Answer

A set of related images interpreted by a radiologist is called a study.

Question 11

Hospitals generally have more software applications than outpatient facilities.

Accepted Answer

Hospitals typically require a wider range of software applications to manage their complex operations, including inpatient care, surgery, emergency services, and various specialized departments, compared to outpatient facilities which have more limited needs.

Question 12

Testing that occurs at the patient's home or bedside is called:

Accepted Answer

Point-of-care testing refers to medical testing conducted at or near the site of patient care, such as at the patient's bedside or home, rather than in a centralized laboratory.

Question 13

Physicians who specialize in interpreting diagnostic images are:

Accepted Answer

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting diagnostic images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be considered a laboratory service?

Accepted Answer

Radiology is primarily an imaging service, not a laboratory service, which typically involves analysis of samples like blood, tissues, or cells.

Question 15

Selecting systems based on a department's need, not the vendor of the software, is the:

Accepted Answer

The best-of-breed approach selects systems based on a department's need, not the vendor of the software.

Question 16

The FIRST step in the laboratory workflow is:

Accepted Answer

The first step in the laboratory workflow is for a clinician to order the test, which initiates the process of obtaining and analyzing a specimen.

Question 17

Most radiology departments have ________ for storing diagnostic images.

Accepted Answer

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is used for storing and managing diagnostic images in radiology departments, often alongside RIS (Radiology Information System).

Question 18

All laboratory work is performed by automated equipment.

Accepted Answer

Not all laboratory work is performed by automated equipment; many tasks still require human intervention and expertise.

Question 19

A ________ field is used to codify phonetic sounds of surnames.

Accepted Answer

Soundex is a phonetic algorithm for indexing names by sound, as pronounced in English, which is used to codify phonetic sounds of surnames.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of laboratory testing?

Accepted Answer

The five rights of laboratory testing typically include the right time, right test, right results, right patient, and right sample, not the right physician.

Quiz 8: Additional Health Information Systems