chap 6
The ability to work with other systems.
Interoperability
The practice management software allows the user to enter patient demographic information, schedule appointments, perform billing procedures, and generate reports. EMR software contains the patient's medical treatment information for one healthcare facility.
Both statements are true.
Which of the following is used to ensure that all office computer programs and data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster?
Data backup
What is not recommended for infection control practices for technologic devices?
Disinfection keyboards, touchscreens, and signature pads weekly.
An electronic record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and accessed by authorized clinicians and staff members within a single healthcare organization. This is an electronic version of a paper record.
Electronic medical record
With practice management software, what tasks can be performed?
All are correct
This security measure records computer activity of a user within software.
Audit trails
__________ means that each employee with network access must log in using a unique password.
Authentication
___________ is a process in which the network files are copied either using an external hard drive, a server, or an online system.
Backing up
Which of the following screens responds to the electrical characteristics of a finger and is found in smart phones and other electronic devices?
Capacitive touch screen
Malware are unauthorized users who attempt to break into computer networks.
False
What acts as a filter or barrier between the network and the internet?
Firewalls
An ergonomic workstation designed for prolonged use will not include which of the following?
Laptops and tablets
Which statement is not correct?
Output devices allow data to be entered into the computer.
A secure online website that gives patients 24-hour access to personal health information using a username and password.
Patient portal
Which of the following is an output device?
Printer
Which of the following keyboards helps reduce repetitive strain injuries by minimizing muscle strain?
Split-key layout and waved or curved key layout
What is incorrect when performing routine cleaning for computer hardware?
Spray a household glass cleaner on the monitor screen and wipe with a lint-free cloth.
What practice would not be considered ergonomically correct?
The bottom of the monitor is at or just below eye level.
A file is a collection of data or program records stored as a unit with a specific name.
True
HIPAA and HITECH require privacy, security, and confidentiality of patient records.
True
Privacy filters are also called privacy screens and are devices attached to monitors that allow visualization of the screen contents only if the user is directly in front of the screen.
True
Telehealth refers to remote clinical services and nonclinical services, such as provider training, meetings, and continuing education.
True
A mouse is a(n):
input device.
A series of computers that are linked, allowing them to share information, is a(n):
network.
An application program is software that is designed to:
perform a variety of tasks, such as word processing, database functions, and patient billing.
When using cloud storage, the files are copied onto many servers in various locations. This is called:
redundancy.
If you want to transfer paper files to a computerized system without inputting all the data using the keyboard, you could use a:
scanner.
