ACHE BOG SAMPLE TEST 201
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is a major priority for system development
in the managed care environment?
A) development of enterprise-wide computer networks
B) development of repositories of computerized patient records
C) development of operational inpatient systems
D) development of strategic decision support systems.
Answer: C
◉ which of the following is considered the best source of
information to help HCO improve its existing services?
A) ongoing patient and internal customer satisfaction surveys
B) focus groups to gather information and statistics from non-
patients
C) telephonic surveys of anyone who may decide to use the HCO
D)weekly meetings with staff members to determine the HCOs
deficiencies.
Answer: D
,◉ which of the following is an example of an asset
A) accounts payable
B) accrued employee benefits
C) property plant and equipment
D) unrealized gain.
Answer: C
◉ which statement about short-term debt reduces liquidity
A) increased use of short term debt reduces liquidity
B) short term debt provides greater certainty about interest costs
over time
C) the interest rates for short term debt area typically higher than
interest rates for long term debt
D) an organization that relies on short term debt replaces the need
for working capital.
Answer: A
◉ which of the following is likely to provide useful information for
evaluating the profitability of a hospital's managed care business?
A) payer mix
B) fixed
C) contract terms
D) changes.
,Answer: D
◉ a master patient index (MPI) can best be described as
A) a relational database containing all identification numbers
assigned to patients
B) a system for converting SS# to medical records #s
C) a system for converting MR #s to patient account Numbers
D) a longitudinal record for all patient encounters for a fixed period
of time.
Answer: A
◉ A typical use of the internet by HCOs is to
A) deliver educational programs to employees
B) provide medical staff with electronic access to patient records
C) advertise services available to the community
D) communicate financial information to business units of the
organization.
Answer: C
◉ The best way to facilitate information system integration within
an HCO is to
A) centralize all computer activities
B) use computer equipment from only one manufacturer
, C) use computer software from only one vendor
D) standardize data definitions and data structures.
Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is a developing technology that will help
control unauthorized access to computerized information
A) optical scanners
B) biometric access control devices
C) wireless terminals
D) high speed modems.
Answer: B
◉ In negotiating a contract for an information system, healthcare
organizations should
A) form a negotiating team and utilize legal council
B) use the standard contract provided y the vendor
C) employ a consultant from among a list provided by the vendor
D) use a cost plus contract to maximize flexibility in system design.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is the most important factor to consider in
evaluating vendor software packages?
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is a major priority for system development
in the managed care environment?
A) development of enterprise-wide computer networks
B) development of repositories of computerized patient records
C) development of operational inpatient systems
D) development of strategic decision support systems.
Answer: C
◉ which of the following is considered the best source of
information to help HCO improve its existing services?
A) ongoing patient and internal customer satisfaction surveys
B) focus groups to gather information and statistics from non-
patients
C) telephonic surveys of anyone who may decide to use the HCO
D)weekly meetings with staff members to determine the HCOs
deficiencies.
Answer: D
,◉ which of the following is an example of an asset
A) accounts payable
B) accrued employee benefits
C) property plant and equipment
D) unrealized gain.
Answer: C
◉ which statement about short-term debt reduces liquidity
A) increased use of short term debt reduces liquidity
B) short term debt provides greater certainty about interest costs
over time
C) the interest rates for short term debt area typically higher than
interest rates for long term debt
D) an organization that relies on short term debt replaces the need
for working capital.
Answer: A
◉ which of the following is likely to provide useful information for
evaluating the profitability of a hospital's managed care business?
A) payer mix
B) fixed
C) contract terms
D) changes.
,Answer: D
◉ a master patient index (MPI) can best be described as
A) a relational database containing all identification numbers
assigned to patients
B) a system for converting SS# to medical records #s
C) a system for converting MR #s to patient account Numbers
D) a longitudinal record for all patient encounters for a fixed period
of time.
Answer: A
◉ A typical use of the internet by HCOs is to
A) deliver educational programs to employees
B) provide medical staff with electronic access to patient records
C) advertise services available to the community
D) communicate financial information to business units of the
organization.
Answer: C
◉ The best way to facilitate information system integration within
an HCO is to
A) centralize all computer activities
B) use computer equipment from only one manufacturer
, C) use computer software from only one vendor
D) standardize data definitions and data structures.
Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is a developing technology that will help
control unauthorized access to computerized information
A) optical scanners
B) biometric access control devices
C) wireless terminals
D) high speed modems.
Answer: B
◉ In negotiating a contract for an information system, healthcare
organizations should
A) form a negotiating team and utilize legal council
B) use the standard contract provided y the vendor
C) employ a consultant from among a list provided by the vendor
D) use a cost plus contract to maximize flexibility in system design.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is the most important factor to consider in
evaluating vendor software packages?
