D190 HIM 2002
Introduction to Healthcare IT
Systems
OA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
benefit of using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
a) Reduced need for physical storage space
b) Enhanced patient participation in care
c) Improved patient outcomes through data analysis
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: EHRs offer a range of benefits including
reduced physical storage needs, enhanced patient care
participation, and the ability to analyze data for improved
patient outcomes.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
understanding the interactions between different healthcare
information systems.
Correct Answer: Interoperability
Rationale: The Interoperability model is crucial for
ensuring that different healthcare IT systems can
communicate and exchange data effectively.
3. True/False: Telemedicine can only be used for diagnosis,
not for treatment.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Telemedicine is a versatile tool that can be
used for diagnosis, treatment, and a range of other
healthcare services.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the applicable uses of Big
Data in healthcare:
a) Predictive analytics
b) Personalized medicine
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, c) Financial management
d) Clinical trials
Correct Answers: a) Predictive analytics, b) Personalized
medicine, c) Financial management, d) Clinical trials
Rationale: Big Data has diverse applications in
healthcare, including predictive analytics for patient care,
personalized medicine approaches, financial management,
and optimizing clinical trials.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of Health
Information Exchanges (HIEs)?
a) Facilitating the merger of healthcare facilities
b) Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
c) Enabling the sharing of patient information across
different organizations
d) Providing a platform for telemedicine
Correct Answer: c) Enabling the sharing of patient
information across different organizations
Rationale: HIEs are designed to improve the accessibility
and reliability of patient information by enabling data
sharing across various healthcare entities.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The use of ________ in healthcare IT
systems helps protect patient data from unauthorized
access.
Correct Answer: Encryption
Rationale: Encryption is a security measure that encodes
data, making it accessible only to those with the
authorization to decode it.
7. True/False: Implementing an EHR system will
immediately reduce healthcare costs.
Correct Answer: False
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Introduction to Healthcare IT
Systems
OA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
benefit of using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
a) Reduced need for physical storage space
b) Enhanced patient participation in care
c) Improved patient outcomes through data analysis
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: EHRs offer a range of benefits including
reduced physical storage needs, enhanced patient care
participation, and the ability to analyze data for improved
patient outcomes.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
understanding the interactions between different healthcare
information systems.
Correct Answer: Interoperability
Rationale: The Interoperability model is crucial for
ensuring that different healthcare IT systems can
communicate and exchange data effectively.
3. True/False: Telemedicine can only be used for diagnosis,
not for treatment.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Telemedicine is a versatile tool that can be
used for diagnosis, treatment, and a range of other
healthcare services.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the applicable uses of Big
Data in healthcare:
a) Predictive analytics
b) Personalized medicine
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, c) Financial management
d) Clinical trials
Correct Answers: a) Predictive analytics, b) Personalized
medicine, c) Financial management, d) Clinical trials
Rationale: Big Data has diverse applications in
healthcare, including predictive analytics for patient care,
personalized medicine approaches, financial management,
and optimizing clinical trials.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of Health
Information Exchanges (HIEs)?
a) Facilitating the merger of healthcare facilities
b) Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
c) Enabling the sharing of patient information across
different organizations
d) Providing a platform for telemedicine
Correct Answer: c) Enabling the sharing of patient
information across different organizations
Rationale: HIEs are designed to improve the accessibility
and reliability of patient information by enabling data
sharing across various healthcare entities.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The use of ________ in healthcare IT
systems helps protect patient data from unauthorized
access.
Correct Answer: Encryption
Rationale: Encryption is a security measure that encodes
data, making it accessible only to those with the
authorization to decode it.
7. True/False: Implementing an EHR system will
immediately reduce healthcare costs.
Correct Answer: False
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