HIT PRO UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following characteristics are part of the definition of a disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - *A combination of symptioms & physical findings attributed to a specific
cause.
*Impairment of a specific structure of the body producing symptoms.
*Impairment of a specific function of the body producing physical findings.
A syndrome is best defined as.... - CORRECT ANSWER - *A combination of symptoms
and physical findings not easily attributable to a specific cause.
A primary care physician typically provides routine care including health maintenance and
managment of new and chronic disease. Which specialty was specifically mentioned as
delivering primary care by default? - CORRECT ANSWER - *Emergency Medicine
The typical sequence of education and training required to be a nephrologists would be... -
CORRECT ANSWER - College, Medical School, Residency, Fellowship
A NP typically requires what degree? - CORRECT ANSWER - Masters degree
Most states allow an LPN to administer an IV push medication; True or False - CORRECT
ANSWER - FALSE
Medication assistants in many states are restricted to administering medication in.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Long-term care facilities.
Since 2007, new pharmacist are required to have what degree? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pharm D.
,Provide a brief description of the training and roles of a PT or occupational aide, assistant and
therapist. - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount and degree of trianing increases so does the
level of responsibility.
What is the biggest difference between counselors, MSWs, Psychologist and Psychiatrist? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ability to prescribe medication.
Primary Care Organizations typically refer patients to what other types of organizations? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secondary & Tertiary care
Secondary Care Organizations provide the majority of specialty diagnosis and treatment...True or
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Define "Continuum of Care" - CORRECT ANSWER - Continuum of Care can be defined
as the provision of care from the entry of the patient into the system until care is no longer
needed. May include examples of birth to death and or dx until return to normal function.
FQHCs include the following... - CORRECT ANSWER - Community Health Centers,
Migrant Health Centers, Healthcare for the Homeless Programs & Public Health Primary Care
Programs.
Inpatient care is usually defined as admission for medical care longer than.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 hours
The type of long term care organization that typically provides an apartment or room and
includes personal care, meals and housekeeping is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Assisted
Living
The type of long term care organization that provides services to people living with and dying
from a fatal condition is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Hospice
, The largest integrated healthcare system in the US is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Veterans
Health Administration
Which department would usually be a part of the information division (at a hospital or care
facility)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical Records.
Describe how the organizational structure may be affected by the size and type of the
institution.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Core functions are required to deliver healthcare,
but the number and responsibilities of personnel vary with the size & type of the organization.
Observational data, like the history, results of the physical exam and summary of surgery or
procedure is recording using what type of data? - CORRECT ANSWER - Narrative
What 2 divisions may be combined to form a single diagnostic and therapeutic division? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical support & ancillary services
What type of communication can allow data to easily be viewed throughout the institution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Digital
Describe common patient perceptions of the enhancements communicated with the provider or
health system after implementation of EHR? - CORRECT ANSWER - Less need to
duplicate entry of patient information in each department, less repeat lab tests, and better
dissemination of consultation and diagnostic results among different providers and departments.
The major difference between an academic and community hospital is the type of care they
provide...True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Attributes of a clinician which were described in this unit on the clinical process include all of
the following, except: - CORRECT ANSWER - The clinician acts in the best interest of
the patient
The clinician underwent experiential training
The clinician has a direct relationship with the patient
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following characteristics are part of the definition of a disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - *A combination of symptioms & physical findings attributed to a specific
cause.
*Impairment of a specific structure of the body producing symptoms.
*Impairment of a specific function of the body producing physical findings.
A syndrome is best defined as.... - CORRECT ANSWER - *A combination of symptoms
and physical findings not easily attributable to a specific cause.
A primary care physician typically provides routine care including health maintenance and
managment of new and chronic disease. Which specialty was specifically mentioned as
delivering primary care by default? - CORRECT ANSWER - *Emergency Medicine
The typical sequence of education and training required to be a nephrologists would be... -
CORRECT ANSWER - College, Medical School, Residency, Fellowship
A NP typically requires what degree? - CORRECT ANSWER - Masters degree
Most states allow an LPN to administer an IV push medication; True or False - CORRECT
ANSWER - FALSE
Medication assistants in many states are restricted to administering medication in.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Long-term care facilities.
Since 2007, new pharmacist are required to have what degree? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pharm D.
,Provide a brief description of the training and roles of a PT or occupational aide, assistant and
therapist. - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount and degree of trianing increases so does the
level of responsibility.
What is the biggest difference between counselors, MSWs, Psychologist and Psychiatrist? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ability to prescribe medication.
Primary Care Organizations typically refer patients to what other types of organizations? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Secondary & Tertiary care
Secondary Care Organizations provide the majority of specialty diagnosis and treatment...True or
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Define "Continuum of Care" - CORRECT ANSWER - Continuum of Care can be defined
as the provision of care from the entry of the patient into the system until care is no longer
needed. May include examples of birth to death and or dx until return to normal function.
FQHCs include the following... - CORRECT ANSWER - Community Health Centers,
Migrant Health Centers, Healthcare for the Homeless Programs & Public Health Primary Care
Programs.
Inpatient care is usually defined as admission for medical care longer than.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 hours
The type of long term care organization that typically provides an apartment or room and
includes personal care, meals and housekeeping is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Assisted
Living
The type of long term care organization that provides services to people living with and dying
from a fatal condition is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Hospice
, The largest integrated healthcare system in the US is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Veterans
Health Administration
Which department would usually be a part of the information division (at a hospital or care
facility)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical Records.
Describe how the organizational structure may be affected by the size and type of the
institution.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Core functions are required to deliver healthcare,
but the number and responsibilities of personnel vary with the size & type of the organization.
Observational data, like the history, results of the physical exam and summary of surgery or
procedure is recording using what type of data? - CORRECT ANSWER - Narrative
What 2 divisions may be combined to form a single diagnostic and therapeutic division? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Clinical support & ancillary services
What type of communication can allow data to easily be viewed throughout the institution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Digital
Describe common patient perceptions of the enhancements communicated with the provider or
health system after implementation of EHR? - CORRECT ANSWER - Less need to
duplicate entry of patient information in each department, less repeat lab tests, and better
dissemination of consultation and diagnostic results among different providers and departments.
The major difference between an academic and community hospital is the type of care they
provide...True or False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Attributes of a clinician which were described in this unit on the clinical process include all of
the following, except: - CORRECT ANSWER - The clinician acts in the best interest of
the patient
The clinician underwent experiential training
The clinician has a direct relationship with the patient
