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What is built into software as a security feature where data is coded so that it can only be
viewed by authorized personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encryption
If an electronic document is received, what must the EHR specialist do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Import the document
Which organization defines the framework for managing information throughout its lifecycle? -
CORRECT ANSWER-AHIMA
Craig James is in the office of Dr. Hammer for his annual physical. Dr. Hammer asks Craig a
series of questions such as "Do you have frequent headaches?", "Do you have frequency of
urination?", and "Do you have difficulty sleeping?" These questions are part of the __________.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Review of systems
Christine Simmons arrived for her appointment with Dr. Shumaker 20 minutes ago. The
healthcare professional has just left the room after taking Christine's vital signs, her weight, and
a brief history of present illness. What will be the next step in Christine's flow through the
overall process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Seen by care provider
,__________ CPT codes are used to capture the face-to-face time spent between a patient and
the care provider for an office visit. - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation and management
The HIPAA Privacy Rule ensures confidentiality of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-PHI
What type of payment may be used by a patient for which office procedures are followed and
an electronic signature pad may be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Credit card
What is a POMR? - CORRECT ANSWER-Problem-oriented medical record
If a patient knows a biller in the office, the patient may request that this particular biller not
have access to their account. What is this called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Restricted access
The source document for completing the actual insurance claim form is the __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Encounter form
When a patient is being registered in the hospital, what should be checked to determine if a
patient has ever been seen in the facility before? - CORRECT ANSWER-Master patient index
Of the following, which is not part of the patient's past medical or surgical history? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Marital status
A patient's zip code alone is which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unstructured data
What can be used to customize a standard report to include only the variables required by the
facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-Filters
,The actual claim process, or revenue cycle, begins when the patient __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Makes an appointment
What PM and EHR function provides a visual comparison of actual performance to required
performance of MU objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER-Meaningful use dashboard
What law was meant to optimize the use of the EHR and provide monetary incentives to
providers for doing so? - CORRECT ANSWER-HITECH
If an EHR technician works for a dental practice, which of the following manuals would be used
to code procedures provided in this type of facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-CDT
What should an EHR specialist do first before contacting IT if their computer does not function
properly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check connections and restart computer
ePrescribing is a requirement of which regulation as a function of the CPOE? - CORRECT ANSWER-
HITECH
If using a portable device, such as a USB drive, what information must be reomoved? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A patient's medical records
If a physician's schedule is set to see all patients who need an influenza vaccine each Tuesday
morning, what type of scheduling is used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cluster
Emily Haver documented on her past history form that she had an arthroscopy of the right knee
in 2005. On her next visit, the care provider was reviewing her past surgical history and
mentioned that she had right knee arthroscopy. The patient realized she had written the wrong
side and confirmed that it was her left knee which underwent arthroscopy. What action will the
, care provider take in this case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Amend the record to correct the information
according to office policy
What is the purpose of a scheduling matrix? - CORRECT ANSWER-Block time periods when no
patients are scheduled
Since each insurance payer has different rules, the EHR order system automatically matches an
order for a test or other service a patient with its payer's rules. What is the purpose of this
system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines coverage for the order
Which progress note charting method is an extension of the SOAP note? - CORRECT ANSWER-
SOPIER
A patient's electronic record documents osteoporosis. What does the patient have? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Loss of bone
An encounter form indicates a diagnosis of sinusitis, which will be indicated on the claim using
an ICD code. What does the patient have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation of the sinus
When planning for training staff on a new system, which of the following must be taken into
consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scheduling needs
When a healthcare facility updates and replaces their PM and EHR software, what must be
done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Staff training
What can track where a user has been in the system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Audit trail