HEALTH INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Health Information Technology (HIT) - Correct Answers -the application of technology in
the healthcare industry
what are some functions of HIT - Correct Answers -storing, retrieving and sharing
healthcare information
Benefits of HIT - Correct Answers -unnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
client records are placed into the hands of people who need them
insurance carrier - Correct Answers -handles payment of clients medical costs
government agencies - Correct Answers -responsible for monitoring violations of HIT
laws and regulations
PHI - Correct Answers -any health information about treatment contains information that
can reasonably identify the client
what following information can be considered PHI - Correct Answers -clients name
date of birth
social security number
address
facial photograph
what is de-identification - Correct Answers -removal of all identifying information
the security rule applies specifically to - Correct Answers -ePHI
Healthcare provider - Correct Answers -people who provide care such as physicians,
nurses and technicians
healthcare facility - Correct Answers -caring for patients medical needs such as tests, X-
rays, and surgery
pharmacy - Correct Answers -provides medications for clients
, prior to HIT how was client information communicated - Correct Answers -telephone,
clients, and fax
false - Correct Answers -using phone, clients and fax is a reliable and secure way to
transfer clients files
true or false
what are three ways HIT affects healthcare providers - Correct Answers -1. allows
better access to clients information
2. allows better control of who has access to client information
3. helps healthcare professionals provide better client care
Doctor's referrals - Correct Answers -referral requests and instructions are easily
accessible when handled electronically
when facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers involved
can see how much of a degree of client treatment - Correct Answers -360 degree view
why is electronic access to test, lab, surgery, and X-ray results so important - Correct
Answers -avoids delays and cost associated with retesting improves client health care
what is ePrescribing - Correct Answers -electronic transmission of prescription data
between healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurance carries
True - Correct Answers -ePrescribing reduces errors due to hard to read prescriptions
true or false
because of ePrescribing, pharmacy staff can spend more time what? - Correct Answers
-filling prescriptions more efficiently and helping clients understand their medication
one benefit of medication being documented electronically - Correct Answers -
preventing negative drug interactions
What is PHR - Correct Answers -Personal Health Record
electronic record of health and medical information which can be maintained by the
client
list 3 pieces of medical information a PHR can include - Correct Answers -allergies and
adverse drug reaction
family medical history
laboratory test results
medication and dosing
prescription records
TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Health Information Technology (HIT) - Correct Answers -the application of technology in
the healthcare industry
what are some functions of HIT - Correct Answers -storing, retrieving and sharing
healthcare information
Benefits of HIT - Correct Answers -unnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
client records are placed into the hands of people who need them
insurance carrier - Correct Answers -handles payment of clients medical costs
government agencies - Correct Answers -responsible for monitoring violations of HIT
laws and regulations
PHI - Correct Answers -any health information about treatment contains information that
can reasonably identify the client
what following information can be considered PHI - Correct Answers -clients name
date of birth
social security number
address
facial photograph
what is de-identification - Correct Answers -removal of all identifying information
the security rule applies specifically to - Correct Answers -ePHI
Healthcare provider - Correct Answers -people who provide care such as physicians,
nurses and technicians
healthcare facility - Correct Answers -caring for patients medical needs such as tests, X-
rays, and surgery
pharmacy - Correct Answers -provides medications for clients
, prior to HIT how was client information communicated - Correct Answers -telephone,
clients, and fax
false - Correct Answers -using phone, clients and fax is a reliable and secure way to
transfer clients files
true or false
what are three ways HIT affects healthcare providers - Correct Answers -1. allows
better access to clients information
2. allows better control of who has access to client information
3. helps healthcare professionals provide better client care
Doctor's referrals - Correct Answers -referral requests and instructions are easily
accessible when handled electronically
when facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers involved
can see how much of a degree of client treatment - Correct Answers -360 degree view
why is electronic access to test, lab, surgery, and X-ray results so important - Correct
Answers -avoids delays and cost associated with retesting improves client health care
what is ePrescribing - Correct Answers -electronic transmission of prescription data
between healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurance carries
True - Correct Answers -ePrescribing reduces errors due to hard to read prescriptions
true or false
because of ePrescribing, pharmacy staff can spend more time what? - Correct Answers
-filling prescriptions more efficiently and helping clients understand their medication
one benefit of medication being documented electronically - Correct Answers -
preventing negative drug interactions
What is PHR - Correct Answers -Personal Health Record
electronic record of health and medical information which can be maintained by the
client
list 3 pieces of medical information a PHR can include - Correct Answers -allergies and
adverse drug reaction
family medical history
laboratory test results
medication and dosing
prescription records
