HIM335
Health Information Systems &
Networks
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
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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 engagement
c) Improved billing processes
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: EHRs provide numerous benefits including reduced
physical storage needs, enhanced patient engagement through
portals, and streamlined billing processes due to accurate coding
and documentation.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
health information systems that emphasizes interoperability and
data exchange standards.
Answer: HIE (Health Information Exchange)
Rationale: The HIE model supports the exchange of health
information across different healthcare settings, facilitating
coordinated care and improved health outcomes.
3. True/False: Blockchain technology can be used to enhance the
security and privacy of health information systems.
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, Answer: True
Rationale: Blockchain's decentralized and immutable ledger
system offers a secure way to store and manage health records,
reducing the risk of data breaches.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the applicable components of a
Health Information System (HIS):
a) Data Management
b) Hardware and Software
c) Policy and Regulation Compliance
d) Patient Care Delivery
Answers: a) Data Management, b) Hardware and Software, c)
Policy and Regulation Compliance
Rationale: While patient care delivery is a function of healthcare
services, HIS primarily consists of data management, hardware and
software for processing, and compliance with healthcare policies
and regulations.
5. Multiple Choice: In network security for health information
systems, which protocol is commonly used for secure data
transmission?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SSL/TLS
© 2024/2025
Health Information Systems &
Networks
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
© 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 engagement
c) Improved billing processes
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: EHRs provide numerous benefits including reduced
physical storage needs, enhanced patient engagement through
portals, and streamlined billing processes due to accurate coding
and documentation.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ model is a framework for
health information systems that emphasizes interoperability and
data exchange standards.
Answer: HIE (Health Information Exchange)
Rationale: The HIE model supports the exchange of health
information across different healthcare settings, facilitating
coordinated care and improved health outcomes.
3. True/False: Blockchain technology can be used to enhance the
security and privacy of health information systems.
© 2024/2025
, Answer: True
Rationale: Blockchain's decentralized and immutable ledger
system offers a secure way to store and manage health records,
reducing the risk of data breaches.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the applicable components of a
Health Information System (HIS):
a) Data Management
b) Hardware and Software
c) Policy and Regulation Compliance
d) Patient Care Delivery
Answers: a) Data Management, b) Hardware and Software, c)
Policy and Regulation Compliance
Rationale: While patient care delivery is a function of healthcare
services, HIS primarily consists of data management, hardware and
software for processing, and compliance with healthcare policies
and regulations.
5. Multiple Choice: In network security for health information
systems, which protocol is commonly used for secure data
transmission?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SSL/TLS
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