1. How often should passwords be changed in the EHR system?: as directed by the healthcare
facility policies
2. The greatest concern of electronic health records is : protecting the
confidentiality of patient records
3. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an electronic scheduler?-
: If the computer is down, the day's schedule is not accessible.
4. EHR programs can be to suit specific specialties and styles in a medical
office.: Customized
5. Which of the following is not likely to be a required field in your EHR software's form to be
completed for each new patient?: patient driver's license
6. Many offices and EHR systems today allow patients to access and interact with certain parts of
their EHR by providing a patient : portal
7. Patient records are considered:: legal documents
8. HIPAA requires all patient information on the computer system to be held in strict confidentiality.
Which of the following is an appropriate way to keep patient information secure?: All of these are
correct.
Program the computer to log off after a short period of inactivity.
Use screen savers to prevent patients from seeing more than they should. Use some
type of software that tracks use by all users.
9. Which of the following is not an advantage of EMR?: Training
10.When you are using an EHR to take notes during a patient interview, your main focus should be
on the .: Patient
11.Which of the following is not considered a possible function of an EHR or practice management
system?: Automated telephone caller
12.Which organization has defined the terms electronic medical record and electronic health
record?: NAHIT
13.How many identifiers are required to correctly identify a patient's EHR?: at least 2
14.The goals of as they pertain to the EHR include better clinical outcomes,
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improved population health outcomes, increased transparency and efficiency, empowered
individuals, and more robust research data on health systems.: Meaningful Use
15.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) became law in 2009 because of concerns
of possible data breaches with EHR. Part of this act includes , which is described as "HIPAA on
steroids" because it greatly expands HIPAA compliance regulations.: HITECH
16.A patient provides patients with online access to routine EHR information and
allows patients to perform tasks such as making an appoint- ment or accessing a child's
immunization record.: Portal
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