HIMT 09 – HRM – Bayelsa State College of Health Technology

1.

Which law protects patient health information in the United States?

D) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

C) FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

B) HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)

A) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

2.

What does "data integration" mean in the context of EHR systems?

C) Storing data in isolated systems

B) Encrypting data

A) Combining data from different sources into a unified system

D) Managing user access

3.

What type of training is essential for EHR system users?

B) General technology workshops

A) Hands-on training with real-world scenarios

C) Basic computer literacy classes

D) Training unrelated to healthcare

4.

Which of the following is an example of "unstructured data" in EHRs?

D) Predefined templates

B) Dropdown menus

C) Checkboxes

A) Free text notes entered by a physician

5.

Which document typically contains a patient’s medical history and treatment details?

A) Patient Chart

C) Appointment Schedule

B) Billing Statement

D) Inventory List

6.

Which of the following methods is commonly used to authenticate users in health records systems?

C) Biometric scans

D) All of the above

A) Username and password

B) Voice recognition

7.

What is one key feature of an EHR system?

C) Paper-based documentation

B) Manual record-keeping

A) Digital storage of patient health information

D) Limited data access

8.

What does EHR stand for?

B) Electronic Health Report

C) Electronic Health Registry

A) Electronic Health Record

D) Electronic Healthcare Record

9.

What is a critical step in implementing an EHR system?

C) Ignoring data migration requirements

A) Training users on how to effectively use the system

B) Skipping system testing

D) Avoiding user feedback

10.

What is a key component of "Meaningful Use" criteria?

C) Creation of paper-based records

B) Simplification of billing processes

D) Reduction of data security measures

A) Use of EHR technology to improve patient care and outcomes

11.

What does "de-identification" mean in health records management?

B) Encrypting data

C) Creating backup copies

D) Organizing data for analysis

A) Removing personal identifiers from health data to protect privacy

12.

What is required for a health records management system to comply with HIPAA?

D) Ignoring user authentication

A) Implementing safeguards to protect patient privacy and data security

B) Reducing the amount of data stored

C) Allowing unrestricted access to health records

13.

Which of the following is a primary benefit of EHR systems?

D) Reduced accuracy in documentation

B) Increased paperwork

C) Decreased patient engagement

A) Improved patient data accessibility

14.

What is "data interoperability"?

C) The ability to store large volumes of data

A) The ability of different EHR systems to exchange and use data effectively

B) The ability to encrypt data

D) The ability to create user-friendly interfaces

15.

What is the primary function of a patient portal in health records management?

D) To track inventory

A) To provide patients with access to their health information

B) To manage hospital staff schedules

C) To handle insurance claims

16.

What does the "clinical notes" section of a health record contain?

D) Patient demographics

A) Details of patient visits, assessments, and treatment plans

C) Laboratory test results

B) Insurance information

17.

What is a "history and physical" report?

C) A list of medical supplies

D) A financial statement )

A) A document that contains the patient’s medical history and results from a physical examination

B) A schedule of upcoming appointments

18.

What is the "problem list" in a patient’s health record?

D) A record of administrative tasks

A) A list of the patient’s current and past medical diagnoses

B) A schedule of upcoming appointments

C) A directory of healthcare providers

19.

In EHR systems, what does "data migration" involve?

D) Storing data on physical media

A) Moving data from one system to another

B) Converting data to paper records

C) Encrypting faxed documents

20.

What is a "data silo" in health records management?

A) A situation where data is isolated and not easily shared across systems

B) A method for encrypting data

D) A system for creating backup copies

C) A feature for scheduling appointments

21.

What is "data integration" in the context of EHRs?

C) Encrypting paper records

B) Using paper forms

A) Combining data from various sources into a unified system

D) Faxing data between

22.

What does "data encryption" ensure in EHR systems?

C) The manual entry of data

A) The security and confidentiality of patient data

D) The accessibility of paper charts

B) The physical storage of paper records

23.

Which organization certifies EHR systems to ensure they meet certain standards?

C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

A) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

24.

What does "clinical data repository" refer to?

D) A backup system

C) A method for creating user interfaces

A) A centralized database for storing and managing clinical data

B) A tool for encrypting data

25.

What does "real-time data access" refer to in EHR systems?

A) Accessing and updating patient information immediately as changes occur

B) Storing data offline

C) Encrypting data for security

D) Creating physical records

26.

Which section of a health record would you find a patient’s immunization history?

A) Clinical Notes

C) Immunization Record

D) Billing Information

B) Medication List

27.

What is a common challenge during EHR data migration?

B) Increasing data redundancy

A) Ensuring data accuracy and integrity

D) Simplifying user interfaces

C) Reducing data accessibility

28.

Which data entry method is commonly used in EHR systems?

D) Paper forms

A) Keyboard input

B) Handwritten notes

C) Faxed documents

29.

Which organization is responsible for EHR certification in the U.S.? (CDC)

A) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

D) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

30.

What does "artificial intelligence" (AI) offer to EHR systems?

B) Simplified data entry

C) Increased physical storage requirements

A) Advanced data analysis and predictive analytics

D) Reduced data security

31.

What does "data integrity" mean in health records management?

A) Ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and reliable

B) Encrypting health records

C) Managing appointment schedules

D) Creating backup copies of data

32.

What is "workflow analysis" in the context of EHR implementation?

D) Assessing financial impacts

A) Evaluating how the EHR system will integrate with existing clinical workflows

B) Analyzing system encryption methods

C) Reviewing insurance claims

33.

What is an audit trail in the context of health records management?

D) A history of system updates

A) A record of all user activities and changes made to the data

C) A list of patient insurance details

B) A log of scheduled appointments

34.

What is the purpose of a "data migration plan" during EHR implementation?

C) To encrypt data

D) To manage appointment schedules

A) To ensure data is accurately and efficiently transferred from old systems to the new EHR system

B) To create user interfaces

35.

Which term describes the process of ensuring data accuracy and completeness in EHR systems?

D) Data manualization

A) Data validation

B) Data faxing

C) Data paperization

36.

Which of the following is a challenge commonly associated with EHR implementation?

D) Limited data access

B) Decreased data security

A) High initial costs

C) Increased paperwork

37.

What is "data warehousing" in EHR systems?

A) Collecting and storing large volumes of health data from various sources for analysis

B) Creating backup copies of data

D) Scheduling patient appointments

C) Encrypting health records

38.

Which type of health record is maintained in electronic form?

A) Paper record

C) Handwritten notes

B) Electronic Health Record (EHR)

D) Faxed documents

39.

What does "privacy rule" refer to under HIPAA?

B) The rule that regulates insurance claims

A) The rule that establishes standards for protecting patient information

C) The rule that defines data encryption methods

D) The rule that sets guidelines for appointment scheduling

40.

EHRs can help improve patient safety by:

B) Increasing paper-based record keeping

C) Limiting data accessibility

D) Decreasing communication between healthcare providers

A) Reducing medication errors through electronic prescribing

41.

What is a "data repository" in EHR systems?

A) A centralized location for storing and managing health data

B) A type of encryption method

C) A backup system

D) A user interface design

42.

What does "compliance audit" involve in health records management?

B) Managing data encryption

C) Creating backup copies of data

D) Designing user interfaces

A) Reviewing records and processes to ensure adherence to regulations and standards

43.

What does "data migration" involve in health records management?

D) Organizing data for analysis

A) Moving data from one system to another

C) Creating backup copies

B) Encrypting data for security

44.

What is the "Clinical Decision Support" (CDS) feature in EHR systems?

A) A tool that provides clinicians with data-driven recommendations for patient care

B) A method for storing patient records

C) A system for managing insurance claims

D) A tool for scheduling appointments

45.

What is the primary purpose of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act?

B) To develop new medical treatments

D) To regulate medical devices

A) To promote the adoption and meaningful use of EHRs

C) To increase the number of healthcare providers

46.

What is a key benefit of electronic health records over paper records?

A) Easier access and sharing of information

C) Increased physical storage space

B) Higher risk of data loss

D) Reduced data security

47.

In EHR systems, what does "structured data" refer to?

D) Faxed records

A) Data that is organized in a predefined format, such as checkboxes and dropdown menus

B) Handwritten notes

C) Free text entries

48.

What is a "clinical decision support system" (CDSS) in the context of EHRs?

D) A tool for managing administrative tasks

C) A method for storing paper records

A) A tool that helps healthcare providers make informed clinical decisions

B) A system for managing patient billing

49.

What does "data normalization" refer to in EHR systems?

A) Organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve consistency

D) Generating backup copies

B) Encrypting data

C) Creating user interfaces

50.

Which term describes the process of converting paper records to digital format?

C) Data manualization

D) Data faxing

A) Data digitization

B) Data paperization

51.

What is the purpose of the "HIPAA Privacy Rule"?

C) To define encryption methods

D) To set appointment scheduling guidelines

B) To regulate insurance claims

A) To establish national standards for the protection of certain health information

52.

Which emerging technology can enhance data security in EHR systems?

A) Blockchain technology

B) Manual data entry

C) Paper-based records

D) Basic data storage solutions

53.

What is the primary purpose of health records management?

D) To handle billing processes

C) To track inventory

B ) To manage health care provider schedule

A) To improve patient care

54.

What does "meaningful use" refer to in the context of EHRs?

B) Using EHRs to replace paper records

C) Using EHRs for administrative purposes only

D) Using EHRs without proper data security

A) Using EHRs in ways that improve patient care and health outcomes

55.

What is a potential benefit of using "machine learning" in EHR systems?

A) Improved ability to predict patient outcomes and support clinical decision-making

D) Decreased patient engagement

C) Reduced data storage capacity

B) Increased paperwork

56.

What is the primary purpose of the HITECH Act?

A) To promote the adoption and meaningful use of EHRs

B) To manage insurance claims

C) To standardize billing procedures

D) To regulate healthcare provider salaries

57.

Which technology helps EHR systems to be accessible from multiple locations?

B) Local server storage

D) Manual data entry

A) Cloud computing

C) Paper-based systems

58.

What is "Meaningful Use" in the context of EHR systems?

B) The simplification of billing processes

D) The storage of medical records

C) The encryption of patient data

A) The use of EHR systems to improve healthcare quality and outcomes

59.

Which standard is commonly used for interoperability in EHR systems?

B) LOINC

C) ICD-10

A) HL7

D) SNOMED CT

60.

EHR systems are designed to be used by:

B) Only administrators

D) Only billing departments

A) Healthcare providers and administrators

C) Only patients

61.

What is "health information exchange" (HIE)?

D) Scheduling patient appointments

C) Encrypting health records

B) Storing data in a single location

A) The process of sharing health information across different healthcare systems and providers

62.

What is a "patient portal" used for in EHR systems?

D) To track inventory

A) To allow patients to access their health information and communicate with their healthcare providers

B) To manage hospital staff schedules

C) To handle billing and insurance claims

63.

Which of the following is essential for maintaining an EHR system?

A) Regular software updates and system maintenance

C) Reducing data storage

B) Disabling security features

D) Ignoring user feedback

64.

What does "data interoperability" refer to in EHR systems?

A) The ability of different EHR systems to exchange and use data seamlessly

C) The ability to store data only on paper

B) The ability to use paper records

D) The ability to manually enter data

65.

Which risk is associated with EHR systems?

A) Data breaches and unauthorized access

D) Decreased patient engagement

C) Reduced data security

B) Increased manual data entry

66.

What is the purpose of encryption in health records management?

C) To increase storage capacity

B) To simplify data entry

A) To protect sensitive data from unauthorized access

D) To improve data retrieval speed

67.

Which act encourages the use of electronic health records and meaningful use of health information technology?

C) FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

B) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

A) HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)

D) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

68.

Which of the following is an EHR system component?

C) Manual billing processes

A) Patient demographics

B) Paper charts

D) Fax machines

69.

What is typically included in a patient's "medication list"?

D) Appointment schedules

C) Emergency contacts

A) Current and past medications, dosages, and administration routes

B) Patient contact information

70.

What is "telemedicine" in relation to EHR systems?

C) Encrypting patient data

A) Providing healthcare services remotely using digital communication tools integrated with EHRs

B) Storing health records in the cloud

D) Creating paper-based records