CEHRS Study Test Questions with
Answers
What activities does the practice typically work with the EHR vendor to achieve during
Step 4, Implementation? - Answer-Set up EHR project plan, Train all staff, Install
software
What can be customized by an EHR vendor? - Answer-Easy-to-access templates for
often-used forms, Ability to print instructions in different languages, Templates for
specialty offices
Reminders - Answer-Automated notices to practitioners or patients regarding actions
that need to be taken
Alerts - Answer-Automated notices to practitioners of information that requires
immediate attention
CPOE - Answer-Allows providers to order prescription medication, IV therapies, lab
tests, imaging studies, rehab services, and dietary requirements in the in-patient
environment
CMS - Answer-Federal agency charged with administration of the Medicare and
Medicaid programs, as well as CHIP. Also the operating division of Department of
Health and Human Services
Barriers to change that staff typically perceive - Answer-Fear of change, Cost concerns,
Apprehension about patient privacy
Important aspect of the "Planning" stage of EHR implementation - Answer-Rough
budget and Timeline
Main difference between Client-server model and Software-as-a-service model? -
Answer-Client-server = like buying a home
Saas = like renting a home
Important consideration when choosing the type of devices to use in a practice? -
Answer-What service or work process it will support
Examples of digitized images - Answer-MRI, EKG, X-rays
, Example of a PHYSICAL safeguard - Answer-Lock on administrator's door
Events in which you should have a disaster recovery plan - Answer-Tornado, Hurricane,
Security Breach, Power Failure
When choosing user devices for a practice, it is important to consider.. - Answer-If the
user is usually standing, sitting, moving, etc.
HIPAA requires a CEHRS to report any security breach of - Answer-over 500 people.
HIPAA privacy rule applies to.. - Answer-Individual and group health plans
How can an EHR system help researchers studying a disease epidemic? - Answer-
Providers can submit public health information directly to the state department of public
health.
HIPAA requires a CEHRS to act as a steward of what? - Answer-Protected Health
Information
Blue Button Initiative - Answer-National program designed to promote the use ot
personal health records
Computer-assisted coding - Answer-Process that uses Natural Language Processing to
extract terms and data from the EHR and assign procedure and diagnosis codes
What does a diagnosis code indicate? - Answer-The reason a service is completed by
the physician
Mapping - Answer-The process by which SNOMED-CT and MEDCIN are linked to ICD
and CPT
Personal Health Records can be completed by - Answer-Paper, Electronically, or
Verbally
Medication alerts are triggered by 2 sources: - Answer-Drug-Reference Information
Database, and Patient-Specific Information
Data Repository - Answer-Electronic holding place for data.
LOINC - Answer-Federal health information standard that supports electronic
transmission of lab test orders and results.
hybrid record - Answer-A patient record comprised of both electronic and paper records.
HITECH Act - Answer-Promotes the adoption and meaningful use of health information
technology.
Answers
What activities does the practice typically work with the EHR vendor to achieve during
Step 4, Implementation? - Answer-Set up EHR project plan, Train all staff, Install
software
What can be customized by an EHR vendor? - Answer-Easy-to-access templates for
often-used forms, Ability to print instructions in different languages, Templates for
specialty offices
Reminders - Answer-Automated notices to practitioners or patients regarding actions
that need to be taken
Alerts - Answer-Automated notices to practitioners of information that requires
immediate attention
CPOE - Answer-Allows providers to order prescription medication, IV therapies, lab
tests, imaging studies, rehab services, and dietary requirements in the in-patient
environment
CMS - Answer-Federal agency charged with administration of the Medicare and
Medicaid programs, as well as CHIP. Also the operating division of Department of
Health and Human Services
Barriers to change that staff typically perceive - Answer-Fear of change, Cost concerns,
Apprehension about patient privacy
Important aspect of the "Planning" stage of EHR implementation - Answer-Rough
budget and Timeline
Main difference between Client-server model and Software-as-a-service model? -
Answer-Client-server = like buying a home
Saas = like renting a home
Important consideration when choosing the type of devices to use in a practice? -
Answer-What service or work process it will support
Examples of digitized images - Answer-MRI, EKG, X-rays
, Example of a PHYSICAL safeguard - Answer-Lock on administrator's door
Events in which you should have a disaster recovery plan - Answer-Tornado, Hurricane,
Security Breach, Power Failure
When choosing user devices for a practice, it is important to consider.. - Answer-If the
user is usually standing, sitting, moving, etc.
HIPAA requires a CEHRS to report any security breach of - Answer-over 500 people.
HIPAA privacy rule applies to.. - Answer-Individual and group health plans
How can an EHR system help researchers studying a disease epidemic? - Answer-
Providers can submit public health information directly to the state department of public
health.
HIPAA requires a CEHRS to act as a steward of what? - Answer-Protected Health
Information
Blue Button Initiative - Answer-National program designed to promote the use ot
personal health records
Computer-assisted coding - Answer-Process that uses Natural Language Processing to
extract terms and data from the EHR and assign procedure and diagnosis codes
What does a diagnosis code indicate? - Answer-The reason a service is completed by
the physician
Mapping - Answer-The process by which SNOMED-CT and MEDCIN are linked to ICD
and CPT
Personal Health Records can be completed by - Answer-Paper, Electronically, or
Verbally
Medication alerts are triggered by 2 sources: - Answer-Drug-Reference Information
Database, and Patient-Specific Information
Data Repository - Answer-Electronic holding place for data.
LOINC - Answer-Federal health information standard that supports electronic
transmission of lab test orders and results.
hybrid record - Answer-A patient record comprised of both electronic and paper records.
HITECH Act - Answer-Promotes the adoption and meaningful use of health information
technology.
