QUESTION Which items are included in the IOM six aims for improvement? (Select all that apply.) a. safe b. patient-centered c. innovative d. effective ANSWER: ANS: A, B, D The six aims for improvement are safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Innovative is not one of the six aims for improvement.
QUESTION Which factor commonly interferes with the goal of successfully completing an EHR implementation that is on time and within budget? a. Scope creep b. Big Bang go-live c. An integrated EHR system d. Delayed transition to ICD-10 codes ANSWER: ANS: A A Big Bang go-live, an integrated EHR system, and delayed transition to […]
QUESTION Which example constitutes an internal security event? a. Servers containing clinical data were stolen from a facility. b. A person hacks into a facility’s server and steals PHI electronically. c. A person installs a malicious code past a facilities firewall. d. A system administrator installed a new server without any security measures. ANSWER: […]
QUESTION Which activity or intervention is the biggest deterrent to the success of an EHR implementation? a. Schedule the go-live date for a Monday when vendor support staff is most available b. Anticipate user resistance and plan for it c. Possess an understanding that there is no finish line for EHR Maintenance d. Provide ample […]
QUESTION An organization implements a policy on installing software service packs on all its computers. This is an example of which type of control? a. Administrative b. Technical c. Physical d. Electronic ANSWER: ANS: A Administrative controls include establishing and adhering to security policies and procedures as well as dedicating resources to security. Implementing […]
QUESTION Which activity or intervention should be avoided when implementing an EHR system? a. Public and unwavering support for the project by the organization’s leadership b. Building a large number of aliases for orders and alerts for select clinical scenarios c. Input from representatives from different disciplines over the course of the project d. Default […]
QUESTION The first country to implement ICD-10 codes was: a. Denmark. b. England. c. Canada. d. the United States. ANSWER: ANS: A Scandinavian countries were the first to implement ICD-10 codes between 1994 and 1997. The United States has not yet implemented ICD-10 codes.
QUESTION Which examples are man-made disasters that could affect IT products? a. Cyberattack, nuclear incident, bomb b. Cyberattack, blizzard, nuclear incident c. Nuclear incident, bomb, tornado d. Tornado, blizzard ANSWER: ANS: A Cyberattacks, nuclear incidents, and bombs are examples of manmade disasters. Blizzards and tornados are examples of natural disasters.
QUESTION Which system is an example of a core clinical application? a. Scheduling system b. Electronic health record c. Claim scrubber d. Physiologic monitoring system ANSWER: ANS: B The electronic health record is a core clinical application because it is used for every patient in every care situation. The scheduling system and claim scrubbers […]
QUESTION Which system is an example of an ancillary service application? a. Keyless entry system b. PBX switchboard c. Email d. Radiology information system ANSWER: ANS: D The radiology information system is an ancillary service application used for ancillary clinical patient care. PBX switchboard, email, and keyless entry systems are business applications supporting the […]
