True/False: chapter 3/4 review questions

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A firewall turns data into unrecognizable information during transmission.

False

A mainframe computer is necessary to operate any doctor's office.

False

After all office medical documents have been scanned into the system, hard copy lab reports, consultation letters, and so on will automatically be entered into the patient's electronic records and no scanning will ever be needed.

False

An electronic medical record must be backed up with a paper medical record.

False

An electronic signature or initials are not needed when correcting erroneous information in the EHR.

False

An office does not need a signed release-of-information form for use with electronic health records.

False

Completely removing electronic data is an acceptable practice when utilizing EHRs.

False

E-mail systems do not allow you to print messages.

False

Errors will not occur in EHR, only in paper-based record.

False

Everyone in the medical office will be performing audit trails on computer usage.

False

Initial cost and contract fees are relatively inexpensive for healthcare providers.

False

Only one user at a time can access a file on a network.

False

Policies and procedures for updating personnel and evidence of the training should be placed in the personnel manual.

False

Ready-only memory (ROM) is temporary: everything in ROM disappears when the computer is shut down.

False

The cost of filing an electronic insurance claim is higher than that of filing a paper copy.

False

The use of EHR has been an unnatural outgrowth of the widespread clinical use of computers in the healthcare industry.

False

There is no need for proofreading electronic medical data.

False

Until electronic health records are fully implemented into the healthcare system, scanners will be provided by the federal government.

False

Virus checkers do not need to be updated.

False

Wireless communication transmits data through telephone wires.

False

A firewall prevents outside parties from having access to the office's particular files.

True

A scanner allows you to enter information into the computer's memory without keying it.

True

A screen saver protects data from being seen by others.

True

A transaction database contains data on a specific patient's visit, including such items as services rendered during that visit, necessary diagnosis and procedure codes, and so forth.

True

An amendment can be used to make a correction in an electronic medical record.

True

Converting paper-based records to electronic health records requires the scanning of paper records into the electronic database.

True

Designing the work environment to conform to the physical needs of a user is "ergonomics".

True

For many facilities and private practices, the cost of EHR is prohibitive.

True

Frequent and ongoing training for medical team members is imperative to ensure the integrity of the input data and the security of system.

True

Implementation of electronic health records is mandated by the federal government.

True

It is easier to locate open time slots for appointment on an electronic schedule than on a paper schedule.

True

Passwords are designed to limit access to computer files

True

The most powerful computer available is the supercomputer.

True

There are many advantages to converting from paper-based medical records to EHRs.

True

When you are online, you are connected to a network.

True


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