INTRO TO US FINAL STUDY
GUIDE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
The general term of health or medical informatics refers to: - ANSWER is the science of
computer application that supports clinical and research data in different areas of health care
The key functions of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) are: - ANSWER Systems that are
designed to integrate medical information, patient information and a decision making tool to
generate information to assist with cases.
A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) was developed to: - ANSWER -uses technology based tools
to assess and evaluate the management of the prescription component so it can be customized
to address the needs of the organization.
Which one of the following is NOT one of the benefits of using Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) chips? - ANSWER BENEFITS:
-each has unique signal indicating where it is located
-used for the following:
-tracking pharmaceuticals as they are shipped from the manufacturer to the customer
-tracking pharmaceutical inventory in a healthcare facility
-tracking wait time in emergency rooms
-tracking the use of what is being used in surgeries
-tracking costly medical equipment to ensure easy access
-identifying providers in hospitals to ensure efficiency in care
-identifying lab specimens to reduce medical errors
,-tracking pts, including infants, while they are hospitalized
-tracking hazardous materials that pose a public health threat
-tracking hand washing to ensure employee compliance
The ____________________was enacted under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, is Title XXI of
the Social Security Act, and is jointly financed by federal and state funding and administered by
the states. Administered by CMS, the purpose of this program is to provide coverage for low-
income children younger than the age of 19 years who live above the income level
requirements of Medicaid. - ANSWER Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
What is the purpose of the Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange? - ANSWER
allows for real time access to patient information pre- and post-care. CORE is being used for
data exchange to ensure compliance w HIPPA and other standards
A patient education tool that provides information to patients while in a waiting/exam room. -
ANSWER PatientPoint
What is the definition of civil law in healthcare? - ANSWER Focuses on the wrongful acts against
individuals and organizations based on contractual violations.
The concept of defensive medicine has occurred which states that: - ANSWER Providers often
order more tests and provide more services than necessary to protect themselves from
malpractice lawsuits.
Which statement is correct about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
(EMTALA)? - ANSWER -enforced by CMS and OIG
-requires medicare participants to receive emergency care from a hospital or medical entity that
provides dedicated emergency services
-passed as part of COBRA
, -requirement is provider/org is obligated to provide care to someone who has placed his or her
trust in them
-called "antidumping"
-hospital can be fined between $25,000 and $50,000 per violation
-hospitals can be excluded from the medicare program
-physicians can be fined up to $50,000 per violation
-physicians can be excluded from medicare and medicaid
Which statement describe "job lock"? - ANSWER The act (COBRA) was passed because, at the
time, people were afraid to change jobs, resulting in the concept of job lock.
Which ethical concept states that a provider will consider the patient's best interests when
making a decision? - ANSWER beneficence
This act protects employees and job applicants 40 years and older from discrimination as it
applies to hiring, firing, promotion, layoffs, training, assignments, and benefits - ANSWER Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
______________ refers to employers that take reasonable action to accommodate a disabled
individual such as providing special computer equipment or furniture to accommodate a
physical limitation. - ANSWER The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
-Reasonable accommodation
The American Medical Association recommends which step(s) to a physician on how to
terminate a relationship with a patient? - ANSWER Give the patient written notice, preferably
certified mail
Provide the patient with a specific reason for termination
Continue to provide care for a reasonable period of time so the patient can find other care
Provide assistance to the patient to find other care
GUIDE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
The general term of health or medical informatics refers to: - ANSWER is the science of
computer application that supports clinical and research data in different areas of health care
The key functions of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) are: - ANSWER Systems that are
designed to integrate medical information, patient information and a decision making tool to
generate information to assist with cases.
A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) was developed to: - ANSWER -uses technology based tools
to assess and evaluate the management of the prescription component so it can be customized
to address the needs of the organization.
Which one of the following is NOT one of the benefits of using Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) chips? - ANSWER BENEFITS:
-each has unique signal indicating where it is located
-used for the following:
-tracking pharmaceuticals as they are shipped from the manufacturer to the customer
-tracking pharmaceutical inventory in a healthcare facility
-tracking wait time in emergency rooms
-tracking the use of what is being used in surgeries
-tracking costly medical equipment to ensure easy access
-identifying providers in hospitals to ensure efficiency in care
-identifying lab specimens to reduce medical errors
,-tracking pts, including infants, while they are hospitalized
-tracking hazardous materials that pose a public health threat
-tracking hand washing to ensure employee compliance
The ____________________was enacted under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, is Title XXI of
the Social Security Act, and is jointly financed by federal and state funding and administered by
the states. Administered by CMS, the purpose of this program is to provide coverage for low-
income children younger than the age of 19 years who live above the income level
requirements of Medicaid. - ANSWER Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
What is the purpose of the Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange? - ANSWER
allows for real time access to patient information pre- and post-care. CORE is being used for
data exchange to ensure compliance w HIPPA and other standards
A patient education tool that provides information to patients while in a waiting/exam room. -
ANSWER PatientPoint
What is the definition of civil law in healthcare? - ANSWER Focuses on the wrongful acts against
individuals and organizations based on contractual violations.
The concept of defensive medicine has occurred which states that: - ANSWER Providers often
order more tests and provide more services than necessary to protect themselves from
malpractice lawsuits.
Which statement is correct about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
(EMTALA)? - ANSWER -enforced by CMS and OIG
-requires medicare participants to receive emergency care from a hospital or medical entity that
provides dedicated emergency services
-passed as part of COBRA
, -requirement is provider/org is obligated to provide care to someone who has placed his or her
trust in them
-called "antidumping"
-hospital can be fined between $25,000 and $50,000 per violation
-hospitals can be excluded from the medicare program
-physicians can be fined up to $50,000 per violation
-physicians can be excluded from medicare and medicaid
Which statement describe "job lock"? - ANSWER The act (COBRA) was passed because, at the
time, people were afraid to change jobs, resulting in the concept of job lock.
Which ethical concept states that a provider will consider the patient's best interests when
making a decision? - ANSWER beneficence
This act protects employees and job applicants 40 years and older from discrimination as it
applies to hiring, firing, promotion, layoffs, training, assignments, and benefits - ANSWER Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
______________ refers to employers that take reasonable action to accommodate a disabled
individual such as providing special computer equipment or furniture to accommodate a
physical limitation. - ANSWER The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
-Reasonable accommodation
The American Medical Association recommends which step(s) to a physician on how to
terminate a relationship with a patient? - ANSWER Give the patient written notice, preferably
certified mail
Provide the patient with a specific reason for termination
Continue to provide care for a reasonable period of time so the patient can find other care
Provide assistance to the patient to find other care
