HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Health Info Tech - Answer- Is the application of technology in the healthcare
industry.
What are some functions of HIT? - Answer- ensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
Some benefits of HIT are - Answer- unnecessary tests and procedures can be
avoided
reduces paperwork
client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs?
- Answer- Insurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws
and regulations? - Answer- Governmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as
physicians, nurses, technicians, etc? - Answer- Healthcare Provider
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs
such as tests, x-rays, surgery etc? - Answer- Healthcare Facility
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle providing medications for clients?
- Answer- Pharmacy
Prior to the implementation of Health Information Technology, client information had
to be communicated from one provider to another via... - Answer- fax, phone, and
person
What are 3 ways HIT affects healthcare providers? - Answer- Given access to info
related to their clients
Access to etc files are better controlled
make sure the clients receive the care they needed
Doctor's Referral- Referral requests and instructions are easily accessible when
handled electronically. - Answer- True
When facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers
involved can see a ____ of clients treatment. - Answer- 360 degree view
Why is electronic access to test, lab surgery, and x-rays results so important? -
Answer- Healthcare professionals can quickly provide diagnosis
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Health Info Tech - Answer- Is the application of technology in the healthcare
industry.
What are some functions of HIT? - Answer- ensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
Some benefits of HIT are - Answer- unnecessary tests and procedures can be
avoided
reduces paperwork
client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs?
- Answer- Insurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws
and regulations? - Answer- Governmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as
physicians, nurses, technicians, etc? - Answer- Healthcare Provider
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs
such as tests, x-rays, surgery etc? - Answer- Healthcare Facility
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle providing medications for clients?
- Answer- Pharmacy
Prior to the implementation of Health Information Technology, client information had
to be communicated from one provider to another via... - Answer- fax, phone, and
person
What are 3 ways HIT affects healthcare providers? - Answer- Given access to info
related to their clients
Access to etc files are better controlled
make sure the clients receive the care they needed
Doctor's Referral- Referral requests and instructions are easily accessible when
handled electronically. - Answer- True
When facilities see clients outside of the primary providers care, all providers
involved can see a ____ of clients treatment. - Answer- 360 degree view
Why is electronic access to test, lab surgery, and x-rays results so important? -
Answer- Healthcare professionals can quickly provide diagnosis
