Question 1

The HIM supervisor is evaluat ing software that would ut ilize elect ronic logging and monitoring of requests for copies of patient information. What department function is this most useful for?

Accepted Answer

Electronic logging and monitoring of requests for copies of patient information is most useful for the correspondence/ROI (Release of Information) control function, as it involves managing and tracking requests for patient information.

Question 2

John had a car accident on 1-65 in Birmingham while traveling from Michigan to Mobile. John is vague on his medical history. Which of the following could BEST help the physicians in the ER give him quality care?

Accepted Answer

The answer of John had a car accident on 1-65...

Question 3

You just learned that you will be storing the same data in two places in the database. What kind of problem do you have?

Accepted Answer

Storing the same data in two places in the database violates the principle of normalization. Normalization aims to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity by ensuring that each piece of data is stored in only one place in the database. Storing the same data in multiple places can lead to inconsistencies, higher storage costs, and difficulty in maintaining data accuracy. Therefore, the problem in this scenario is related to normalization.

Question 4

Your assignment is to collect and analyze some data. Which type of software package will you use?

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate software package for collecting and analyzing data would be a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets allow for easy organization and manipulation of numerical data, as well as the ability to perform various statistical analyses. Word processing would not be suitable as it mainly deals with text formatting and editing. Email is for communication purposes and not for data collection and analysis. Databases could be used for large datasets, but may require more advanced skills and specialized software.

Question 5

The laboratory system was installed 3 years ago. It is running well and meeting the needs of the department. Which stage of the IS life cycle is the laboratory system in?

Accepted Answer

The laboratory system is in the operation stage of the IS life cycle since it has already been installed and is currently running well and meeting the needs of the department for the past 3 years.

Question 6

Mountaintop Hospital has decided to use the "best of breed" philosophy. Because of this, they need a(n)____________ to manage the sharing of data.

Accepted Answer

The "best of breed" philosophy entails using specialized systems from different vendors rather than an all-in-one solution. However, this can lead to the challenge of integrating data across various systems. An interface engine is a software solution that can manage the sharing of data between different systems and ensure interoperability. Therefore, D is the best choice. While a DBMS also manages data, it is not specifically designed to integrate data from different systems like an interface engine. An RFP is a request for proposal and a consultant can provide guidance, but neither directly address the need for managing the sharing of data between systems.

Question 7

If your network was graphed, it would show a hub in t he middle wit h nodes surrounding it. What type of network is it and why would you choose it?

Accepted Answer

The network described is a star network because all nodes connect to a central hub. This type of network is easy to set up and adding new computers is simple because they only need to be connected to the hub.

Question 8

Byron is helping his supervisor solve a computer problem. He said that it is a primar y storage problem. He must mean that it deals with

Accepted Answer

Primary storage refers to the temporary storage of data in the computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) before it is processed by the CPU (Central Processing Unit). This is different from secondary storage, which refers to long-term storage on devices such as hard drives or CDs. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it refers to primary storage.

Question 9

The new computer hardware arrived and the technical staff was not able to install it because t here was not enough space in t he computer room. Which of t he following implementation steps was not properly executed?

Accepted Answer

The issue with not having enough space in the computer room indicates that proper site preparation was not carried out before the new hardware was installed. This includes ensuring that there is sufficient space, power, environmental conditions, and other requirements for the new system to be installed and operated. The other implementation steps (system evaluation, conversion, and user preparation) do not directly relate to the physical space and infrastructure required for the system.

Question 10

Installation of a new electronic document management system is scheduled for the HIM department. The department director calls a meeting of the HIM supervisors to coordinate plans for training the HIM staff. What key factors must be taken into consideration as part of the training preparation process?

Accepted Answer

Training preparation should consider presentation content and scheduling to ensure all employee shifts can attend and receive the necessary training.

Question 11

There was an unexpected hardware failure for our EHR. It is expected to be up and operational in three hours. Until then, which of the following plans would you need to initiate?

Accepted Answer

A business continuity plan outlines the procedures and protocols to follow in the event of an unexpected disruption to business operations. In this case, the unexpected hardware failure of the EHR system requires the initiation of the business continuity plan to minimize disruption to patient care and clinical operations until the EHR is up and running again. The other options (information system strategic plan, implementation plan, and project planning) are not relevant or necessary to address the immediate issue at hand.

Question 12

The diagram below demonstrates which of the following relationships?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The diagram below demonstrates which of the...

Question 13

The ADT system is undergoing testing, training, and programming. Therefore this system must be in t he stage of t he information life cycle

Accepted Answer

Implementation is the stage in the information life cycle where the system is being tested, trained, and programmed before it is put into operation. Once the system is operational, it enters the maintenance stage. Obsolescence refers to a system that is no longer useful or current, and initiation refers to the beginning stage of the information life cycle where the need for the system is identified and analyzed.

Question 14

Juan has been asked to investigate e-health companies. Which of the following would NOT be included in his investigation?

Accepted Answer

Cafe Services is not related to e-health in any way, as it does not involve the use of technology to provide health care services or facilitate the management of health information.

Question 15

The CIO has given you a list of critical success factors developed for the EHR that your facility ii developing. Which of the following would you expect to see on this list?

Accepted Answer

Getting buy-in from key players is crucial for the successful implementation of an EHR system, as it ensures support and cooperation from those who will be using and managing the system.

Question 16

Your department must send information electronically to the state health department every day. Currently this is taking a significant amount of time. What technology can be used to' automatically send this information without human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange (EDI) allows for automated and electronic exchange of data between two or more parties. This technology is specifically designed for sending large volumes of data from one system to another without the need for human intervention. Therefore, it is the best choice for automatically sending information to the state health department on a daily basis. LAN, Internet, and network interface card are not relevant to this specific task.

Question 17

You have had a problem with duplicate medical record numbers in your facility's MPI. Now you are joining a health information exchange, so you will need to clean up your database and prevent the duplicates from happening again. If you want to find near matches as well as identical matches in your MPI, you should implement a __________ algorithm.

Accepted Answer

A probabilistic algorithm is the best choice because it allows for near matches as well as identical matches in the MPI. This algorithm takes into account the probability of a match being correct based on various attributes, such as name spelling and birthdate. This will help to identify potential duplicates more accurately and efficiently, and prevent future occurrences.

Question 18

The new information system that your facility just purchased requires having software loaded on' a server and also requires having software loaded on each individual workstation. This type of architecture is called

Accepted Answer

The architecture described is client-server, where the software is loaded on both the server and individual workstations. The other options (peer network, file server, dumb terminals) do not fit the description of this architecture.

Question 19

You are the HIM Director at the hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Your administrator wan partner with a hospital across the river in Phoenix City, Alabama. This partnership would inv the use of telemedicine. What issue should you vocalize?

Accepted Answer

Physicians are licensed by the state, which means that they can only practice medicine within the state in which they are licensed. This creates a potential issue with telemedicine partnerships that cross state lines, as physicians in one state may not be authorized to provide care to patients in another state. Other issues such as the availability of technology and the usefulness of telemedicine in rural facilities may also be important to consider, but the issue of physician licensure is likely to be the most critical when considering a cross-state telemedicine partnership. The Joint Commission does approve of telemedicine as a standard of care, so option D is incorrect.

Question 20

Your hospital has been having financial difficulty. They desperately need to implement a NEW information system because their current one is about to crash, but they just do not have the fun& to outlay for hardware, software, and a long implementation. They just read about a project where the software and hardware resides at the vendor's data center facility. The hospital USERS VPN to access the database that also resides at the vendor's data center. They are serious a considering this model because the implementation time would be short and the upfront COST ARE low when compared to an onsite installation. Which of the following are they considering?

Accepted Answer

The model described in the scenario is that of an application service provider (ASP), where the software and hardware are hosted at the vendor's data center and accessed by the hospital via a VPN. This model allows for a quick implementation time and lower upfront costs than an onsite installation.

Exam 1: Registered Health Information Administrator