EHR Final Exam Review Questions
and Correct Answers
In a medical office, Viewing a medical record on a computer for an out-of-state patient is an
example of - <CORRECT ANSWER >>using technology
The use of computers and electronic communications to manage medical information and its
secure exchange is known as - <CORRECT ANSWER >>health information technology (HIT)
What is a computerized lifelong health care record for an individual that incorporates data from
all sources that provide treatment for the individual? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>electronic health
record (EHR)
For the greatest career opportunities for advancement in health technology, new employees
need - <CORRECT ANSWER >>computer skill
knowledge of health care reform
health care skill
What type of software program is widely used today to schedule patients' appointments in the
medical office? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>practice management program
Health information technology (HIT) includes - <CORRECT ANSWER >>using computers and
electronic communications to manage medical information
The use of electronic clinical records in medical offices is - <CORRECT ANSWER >>increasing
An electronic health record (EHR) is - <CORRECT ANSWER >>multiple providers' computerized
health care record for an individual patient over his or her lifetime.
, The purpose of EHRs is to - <CORRECT ANSWER >>replace paper records
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field of health informatics will grow by what
percent through 2018? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>20
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and Correct Answers
In a medical office, Viewing a medical record on a computer for an out-of-state patient is an
example of - <CORRECT ANSWER >>using technology
The use of computers and electronic communications to manage medical information and its
secure exchange is known as - <CORRECT ANSWER >>health information technology (HIT)
What is a computerized lifelong health care record for an individual that incorporates data from
all sources that provide treatment for the individual? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>electronic health
record (EHR)
For the greatest career opportunities for advancement in health technology, new employees
need - <CORRECT ANSWER >>computer skill
knowledge of health care reform
health care skill
What type of software program is widely used today to schedule patients' appointments in the
medical office? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>practice management program
Health information technology (HIT) includes - <CORRECT ANSWER >>using computers and
electronic communications to manage medical information
The use of electronic clinical records in medical offices is - <CORRECT ANSWER >>increasing
An electronic health record (EHR) is - <CORRECT ANSWER >>multiple providers' computerized
health care record for an individual patient over his or her lifetime.
, The purpose of EHRs is to - <CORRECT ANSWER >>replace paper records
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field of health informatics will grow by what
percent through 2018? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>20
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