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Introduction:
This document contains the complete set of updated questions and correct
answers for CPHIMS Exam 2, covering all essential topics for the Certified
Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
certification. It includes definitions, concep ts, and practical applications
across healthcare information systems, data management, interoperability,
healthcare IT strategies, regulatory compliance, telemedicine, AI, data
security, and more. The material is structured as a direct Q&A format, making
it an efficient resource for exam preparation and professional review.
Exams Question and Answer:
passive data dictionary --- correct answer --- provides a list of all of the
information stored in the dictionary
active data dictionary --- correct answer --- linked to applications within the
system, so if it is manipulated, so are the applications that are linked to it
master patient index (MPI) --- correct answer --- identify the
patient's records with numbers that all people who access the
database use
,Evidence - based medicine, or EBM --- correct answer -- collaborative
database of conclusions based on patient cases that can be used as a source
for healthcare providers
Clinical information system --- correct answer --- databases with patient
diagnoses and information about how each patient's case is being handled
by the provider
Mechanical systems --- correct answer --- capability of maintaining the
physical environments of the organization
human system --- correct answer --- system relating to people, including
patients and physicians and their relationships.
Man- machine systems --- correct answer --- systems that are used to aid a
person in the healthcare process (ultrasound machine, etc.) Nursing
information systems --- correct answer --- help nurses determine the best
patient care, oversee critical patients, and oversee groups of nurses.
Long - term care information systems --- correct answer --- home
healthcare situations (AL, IL, ...) where a healthcare provider can use a
portable device to enter a patient's information at the site of service, which
saves time and reduces errors
, Executive information system --- correct answer --- a computerbased
system that facilitates and supports the decision - making needs of top
managers and senior executives by providing easy access to both internal
and external information
clinical data repository (CDR) --- correct answer --- a special database that
manages healthcare data from different sources such as labs, pharmacies,
and radiology networks
Information system strategies --- correct answer --- 1. to ensure the
information technology is best used to meet an organization's standards,
2. to make sure the computer systems are being used at their optimum
value, to manipulate the computer systems technologically
to meet the unique goals of the organization,
3. to determine how much money will be spent on the computer systems.
Computer - assisted medical instrumentation --- correct answer -- equipment
can be connected to and communicate with a computer
(heart monitoring, blood pressure, respiratory rates and other)
Materials management systems --- correct answer --- help
management oversee the usage and payment of medical
supplies.