True/False: chapter 3/4 review questions
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
