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HCIS 140T Wk 4 Summative Assessment: Information Systems Benchmark
This assessment measures your ability to describe the use of information systems in health care organizations. Be sure to use your course materials as well as outside resources to determine your answers. You have 2 attempts to earn your best score.
- Question 1
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River City Hospital System includes 4 hospitals across a large city. A patient seen in 1 hospital tells the doctor they had X-rays taken at another location. Which system is the doctor going to use to view those images?
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Surgical information system
Radiology information system
Emergency department information system
Dental information system
- Question 2
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An emergency department information system is used to keep timely track of which 3 of the following?
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Patient location
Medication orders
Radiology images
Staffing needs
Ambulance type
Patient wait time
- Question 3
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Rahul recently scheduled a procedure to have his wisdom teeth removed. What system is the oral surgeon most likely going to use to view the X-ray images of his teeth?
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Pharmacy information system
Radiology information system
Surgical information system
Dental information system
- Question 4
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Happy Valley Hospital has purchased an application that includes the following functions: order entry, identification of drug interactions, and administrative reports, such as drug usage. This type of application is known as which of the following?
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Pharmacy application
Drug application
Order-entry application
Medical documentation application
- Question 5
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Which of the following describes an emergency department information system?
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Usually separate from the hospital’s information system
Allows controlled substances for drug-seekers to be prescribed
Does not track staffing needs
Schedules patients for procedures
- Question 6
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When the patient presents with a non-life-threatening issue, the provider is most likely to access the full electronic health record (EHR) to assess for:
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Social Security Number
Patient history and allergies
Self-pay status
Marital status
- Question 7
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The functions of radiology applications are unique and:
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Allow for radiologic medical history and intake assessments.
Allow for the continuous monitoring and collection of vital signs.
Allow radiological images to be taken at a facility and reviewed by a radiologist at another location.
Allow for progress note documentation.
- Question 8
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Patient monitoring systems include which of the following?
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Fitness applications
Selection applications
Pharmacy applications
Social media applications
- Question 9
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Which of the following describes a surgical information system?
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Does not incorporate staffing and equipment needs
Is not linked to the electronic health record (EHR) to protect patient privacy
Provides immediate access to post-operative notes
Stores surgeon notes on procedures performed, unusual events, and findings
- Question 10
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The surgical team can function efficiently with the surgical information system because it allows the team to:
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Ensure documentation/charging functions are available.
Turn on available equipment.
Store images taken during the procedure.
Identify the radiology team they will be working with.
- Question 11
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If the emergency department encounters a non-emergent patient who may be seeking drugs, that patient is screened through their electronic health record (EHR) history so the patient won’t be able to:
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Visit another hospital.
Pass a random drug test.
Obtain a prescription and exploit the system.
Fill a prescription for an antibiotic.
- Question 12
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Which of the following is a type of information system used in an outpatient imaging center?
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Dental information system
Surgical information system
Pharmacy information system
Radiology information system
- Question 13
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What information would a medical coder extract from a pharmacy information system?
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Images performed
Medications ordered
Physical therapy progress notes
Physician progress notes
- Question 14
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The surgical information system stores information on which of the following:
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Social media posts
Dropping surgical instruments
Unusual events and findings
Autopsies
- Question 15
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An application includes the following functions: processing imaging orders and managing their functions, reporting test results, and generating reports. What type of system is it?
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Testing system
Radiology information system
Reporting system
Resulting system
- Question 16
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What information would a medical coder extract from a surgical information system?
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Patient income information
Speech therapy progress notes
Anesthesia administered during procedure
SOAP note from primary care physician
- Question 17
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A dentist would find which of the following stored in a dental information system?
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Nasal cannula
Images of the patient’s teeth
X-ray images of a left femur break
Radiology system studies
- Question 18
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What information would a medical coder extract from a radiology information system?
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Images performed
Family medical history
Medication information
Mental health progress notes
- Question 19
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What type of information system does Central Hospital use to manage the equipment needed in the operating rooms each day?
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Pharmacy information system
Radiology information system
Surgical information system
Emergency department information system
- Question 20
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An effective emergency department information system can alert staff when a patient:
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Is at high risk of an adverse outcome
Needs nutritional guidance
Is transported by ambulance
Doesn’t have insurance
- Question 21
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A patient is seen in the doctor’s office for a recurring health issue. Before they leave the office, the doctor sends medication orders using what type of system?
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Surgical information system
Radiology information system
Pharmacy information system
Emergency department information system
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Which of the following is a primary function of a pharmacy information system?
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Produces drug interaction information
Decreases manual processes for the pharmacist
Electronically sends prescriptions from the electronic health record (EHR) to the pharmacy
Contributes to patient safety
- Question 23
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What information would a medical coder extract from an emergency department information system?
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Patient income information
Services rendered in the emergency department
X-rays taken 10 years ago
Information stored on paper records from a provider located in another part of the country
- Question 24
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A provider electronically transmits a prescription to a pharmacy. Before filling the medication order, the pharmacist notices that the patient is also taking an additional medication that is dangerous to take with the new medication ordered. The pharmacist contacts the provider to discuss their concerns. Which type of system is this type of information identified in?
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Surgical information system
Pharmacy information system
Emergency department information system
Radiology information system
- Question 25
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Which of the following is a function of a radiology information system?
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Stores images on paper
Creates 3-D images of an object
Uses physician documentation to diagnose
Uses light waves to treat disease
- Question 26
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Which system would a nurse use to notify patients about their wait time and assign them to exam rooms as they become available?
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Radiology information system
Pharmacy information system
Surgical information system
Emergency department information system
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What system promotes efficient treatment of trauma patients?
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Surgical information system
Dental information system
Pharmacy information system
Emergency department information system
- Question 28
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Select the functions associated with a dental information system.
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Creates 3-D images
Identifies drug interactions
Stores electronic patient records
Documents treatment plans
Stores images
- Question 29
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What information would a medical coder extract from a dental information system?
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Medical diagnoses
What images were taken of a patient’s teeth
X-ray images of left femur
Mental health diagnosis
- Question 30
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Transitioning to electronic health records (EHRs) has a positive impact on patient care. How much time does the transition process take?
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24 weeks
Instantly with the flip of a switch
Several months
Years