TECHNOLOGY AND DELIVERARY
HEALTHCARE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A client wants to have a telehealth session, but his home computer does not work. He
decides to go to the local library where there are computers available for public use.
What factors should the client be aware of? Select all that apply.
Internet availability
Privacy
Security
Provider preference
Library location
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Correct Answers -Internet availability
Privacy
Security
______________________________________________
Clients need to know that public computers are less secure and their information is not
private. Regardless of the library's location, if they provide computers for public use, the
client should still verify that internet access is available. Telehealth is convenient and
reflects the client's preferences.
A new electronic medical record system is being selected at a hospital. What is the best
approach to increase support for implementation from the staff?
Go with the least expensive vendor
Only have administration make the decisions
Allow staff to participate in the selection process
Ask for input from the physicians only - Correct Answers -Allow staff to participate in the
selection process
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, Allowing staff to actively participate in the selection will increase support for the product.
Only having select individuals participate will seem biased. Selection based on cost may
not meet the needs of the hospital.
Areas of Ecuador have limited healthcare technologies. What is a common barrier for
technology adoption by a government?
Government is against it
Citizens do not want it
Quality of care is good without it
Technology is too expensive - Correct Answers -Technology is too expensive
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In most countries, the biggest barrier to technology is cost. Money is channeled towards
law enforcement or food provision before healthcare. Governments and citizens
recognize the lack of quality in healthcare and do desire technology. Without funding, it
is difficult to adopt technologies.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links
between health and broadband availability, Kentucky has one of the highest rates for
preventable hospitalizations at 75.6 per 1,000 and average sick days of 4.5 days per
month. 40.7% live rural yet over 80% have broadband access. What are some possible
reasons for the high rates? Select all that apply.
Lack of rural access to care
Lack of digital literacy
Lack of devices
Lack of broadband access
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Correct Answers -Lack of rural access to care
Lack of digital literacy
Lack of devices
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The median household income in Kentucky is only $45,000 which could lead to a lack of
devices. If households do have devices and broadband access (over 80%), the other
possible reason would be a lack of digital literacy, or lack of rural access to care.
What healthcare delivery intervention could most benefit Wyoming?
Increase telehealth services
Decrease number of mental health providers
Focus efforts on the rural community
Increase internet access - Correct Answers -Increase telehealth services
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HEALTHCARE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A client wants to have a telehealth session, but his home computer does not work. He
decides to go to the local library where there are computers available for public use.
What factors should the client be aware of? Select all that apply.
Internet availability
Privacy
Security
Provider preference
Library location
__________________________________________________________________ -
Correct Answers -Internet availability
Privacy
Security
______________________________________________
Clients need to know that public computers are less secure and their information is not
private. Regardless of the library's location, if they provide computers for public use, the
client should still verify that internet access is available. Telehealth is convenient and
reflects the client's preferences.
A new electronic medical record system is being selected at a hospital. What is the best
approach to increase support for implementation from the staff?
Go with the least expensive vendor
Only have administration make the decisions
Allow staff to participate in the selection process
Ask for input from the physicians only - Correct Answers -Allow staff to participate in the
selection process
________________________________________________
, Allowing staff to actively participate in the selection will increase support for the product.
Only having select individuals participate will seem biased. Selection based on cost may
not meet the needs of the hospital.
Areas of Ecuador have limited healthcare technologies. What is a common barrier for
technology adoption by a government?
Government is against it
Citizens do not want it
Quality of care is good without it
Technology is too expensive - Correct Answers -Technology is too expensive
_______________________________________________
In most countries, the biggest barrier to technology is cost. Money is channeled towards
law enforcement or food provision before healthcare. Governments and citizens
recognize the lack of quality in healthcare and do desire technology. Without funding, it
is difficult to adopt technologies.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links
between health and broadband availability, Kentucky has one of the highest rates for
preventable hospitalizations at 75.6 per 1,000 and average sick days of 4.5 days per
month. 40.7% live rural yet over 80% have broadband access. What are some possible
reasons for the high rates? Select all that apply.
Lack of rural access to care
Lack of digital literacy
Lack of devices
Lack of broadband access
_________________________________________________________________ -
Correct Answers -Lack of rural access to care
Lack of digital literacy
Lack of devices
________________________________________________
The median household income in Kentucky is only $45,000 which could lead to a lack of
devices. If households do have devices and broadband access (over 80%), the other
possible reason would be a lack of digital literacy, or lack of rural access to care.
What healthcare delivery intervention could most benefit Wyoming?
Increase telehealth services
Decrease number of mental health providers
Focus efforts on the rural community
Increase internet access - Correct Answers -Increase telehealth services
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