Health Information Technology:Key Terms and Defination 2026
A PHR is an ___ record of health and medical information, which ___ be maintained by the client? -
anselectronic, can
Access - ansclients have the right to access their personal health information
Accuracy - ansclients have the right to correct or amend health information
Because of ePrescribing, pharmacy staff can spend more time? - anshelping clients with their medical needs
Benefits of using a PHR include - ansClients information is stored in one place
Clients PHR can be incorporated with a client's healthcare providers records
Check to make sure all information is ___ and ______ - ansaccurate, complete
Clients privacy rights include: access, disclosure, accuracy, notice and complaint? - ansTrue
Compliant - ansclients have the right to file a complaint a Health Insurance Portability Act violations
Disclosure - ansclients have the right to know who their personal health information has been shared with
Doctor's Referral- Referral requests and instructions are easily accessible when handled electronically. -
ansTrue
ePrescribing is - anselectronic prescribing
ePrescribing reduces errors due to hard to read prescriptions? - ansTrue
,Explain what an EHR System is - ansa digitial version of paper
Have their medical history ______ in case they change doctors or visit a specialist - ansavailable
Health Info Tech - ansIs the application of technology in the healthcare industry.
HITECH stands for - ansHealth Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health
Keep track of all______ and dosages - ansmedications
Keep track of and print_______ such as vaccination and test results? - ansimp health info
List 3 pieces of medical information a PHR can include? - ansallergies, prescription , and vaccination records
Notice - ansclients have the right to be notified of specific privacy practices of healthcare providers and
facilities
One benefit of medication being documented electronically is? - ansPreventing negative drug interactions
PHR stands for? - ansPersonal Health Records
Prior to the implementation of Health Information Technology, client information had to be communicated
from one provider to another via... - ansfax, phone, and person
Some benefits of HIT are - ansunnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
,client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
The HITECH ACT outlines the _______ and ____________ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field -
ansdevelopment, implantation
The two methods of creating a PHR are? - ansusing one from your provider or research
What are 3 ways HIT affects healthcare providers? - ansGiven access to info related to their clients
Access to etc files are better controlled
make sure the clients receive the care they needed
What are some functions of HIT? - ansensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
When facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers involved can see a ____ of clients
treatment. - ans360 degree view
When using a PHR IS associated with a healthcare provider, or employer, medical information had to be
entered manually? - ansFalse
When using a PHR that IS NOT associated with a healthcare provider or employer, medical information had to
be entered manually? - ansTrue
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws and regulations? -
ansGovernmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs such as tests, x-rays,
surgery etc? - ansHealthcare Facility
, which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs? - ansInsurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle providing medications for clients? - ansPharmacy
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as physicians, nurses, technicians,
etc? - ansHealthcare Provider
Why is electronic access to test, lab surgery, and x-rays results so important? - ansHealthcare professionals can
quickly provide diagnosis
avoiding delays and costs associated with re-testing improves client care16th-17 Centuries - ans-Artificial limbs
-Microscope
-Apothecaries
18th Century - ans-Thermometer
-Element of oxygen discovered
-Feeding tube
-Bifocals
-Smallpox vaccine
19th Century - ans-Blood transfusions
-Stethoscope
-Treatment for mental illness
-Nursing
-Anesthetics
-Rabies Vaccine
-X-Rays
A PHR is an ___ record of health and medical information, which ___ be maintained by the client? -
anselectronic, can
Access - ansclients have the right to access their personal health information
Accuracy - ansclients have the right to correct or amend health information
Because of ePrescribing, pharmacy staff can spend more time? - anshelping clients with their medical needs
Benefits of using a PHR include - ansClients information is stored in one place
Clients PHR can be incorporated with a client's healthcare providers records
Check to make sure all information is ___ and ______ - ansaccurate, complete
Clients privacy rights include: access, disclosure, accuracy, notice and complaint? - ansTrue
Compliant - ansclients have the right to file a complaint a Health Insurance Portability Act violations
Disclosure - ansclients have the right to know who their personal health information has been shared with
Doctor's Referral- Referral requests and instructions are easily accessible when handled electronically. -
ansTrue
ePrescribing is - anselectronic prescribing
ePrescribing reduces errors due to hard to read prescriptions? - ansTrue
,Explain what an EHR System is - ansa digitial version of paper
Have their medical history ______ in case they change doctors or visit a specialist - ansavailable
Health Info Tech - ansIs the application of technology in the healthcare industry.
HITECH stands for - ansHealth Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health
Keep track of all______ and dosages - ansmedications
Keep track of and print_______ such as vaccination and test results? - ansimp health info
List 3 pieces of medical information a PHR can include? - ansallergies, prescription , and vaccination records
Notice - ansclients have the right to be notified of specific privacy practices of healthcare providers and
facilities
One benefit of medication being documented electronically is? - ansPreventing negative drug interactions
PHR stands for? - ansPersonal Health Records
Prior to the implementation of Health Information Technology, client information had to be communicated
from one provider to another via... - ansfax, phone, and person
Some benefits of HIT are - ansunnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
,client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
The HITECH ACT outlines the _______ and ____________ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field -
ansdevelopment, implantation
The two methods of creating a PHR are? - ansusing one from your provider or research
What are 3 ways HIT affects healthcare providers? - ansGiven access to info related to their clients
Access to etc files are better controlled
make sure the clients receive the care they needed
What are some functions of HIT? - ansensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
When facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers involved can see a ____ of clients
treatment. - ans360 degree view
When using a PHR IS associated with a healthcare provider, or employer, medical information had to be
entered manually? - ansFalse
When using a PHR that IS NOT associated with a healthcare provider or employer, medical information had to
be entered manually? - ansTrue
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws and regulations? -
ansGovernmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs such as tests, x-rays,
surgery etc? - ansHealthcare Facility
, which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs? - ansInsurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle providing medications for clients? - ansPharmacy
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as physicians, nurses, technicians,
etc? - ansHealthcare Provider
Why is electronic access to test, lab surgery, and x-rays results so important? - ansHealthcare professionals can
quickly provide diagnosis
avoiding delays and costs associated with re-testing improves client care16th-17 Centuries - ans-Artificial limbs
-Microscope
-Apothecaries
18th Century - ans-Thermometer
-Element of oxygen discovered
-Feeding tube
-Bifocals
-Smallpox vaccine
19th Century - ans-Blood transfusions
-Stethoscope
-Treatment for mental illness
-Nursing
-Anesthetics
-Rabies Vaccine
-X-Rays
