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HCS 120T Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Health Care Data and Technology Test
- Question 1
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2021), the job outlook in the U.S. is promising and growing. That includes health care industry, especially health care information technology (HIT) positions. Which of these careers in health care are considered HIT roles?
Reference:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, March 30). Occupational employment and wage statistics: Occupational employment and Wages, 2020. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes299098.htm
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Health care system analyst
Population health analyst
Health information technicians
Risk management manager
- Question 2
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Pankaja wants to explain examples of governing bodies in health care to new staff during orientation. Some examples Pankaja might include are the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Which of the following are additional examples Pankaja could include?
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Office for Civil Rights (OCR), AARP, and American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
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There are a host of federal agencies, organizations, and programs that collect data and aggregate that to better report on and inform specific areas of interest that impact health in the U.S. As a health care student or health care worker, it might be important to be familiar with which of the following?
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
National Information Center on Health Services Research & Health Care Technology (NICHSR)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
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The patient experience is improved through the personal health record (PHR) as demonstrated by which 2 of these?
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Reduced uncertainty and anxiety
Patients’ feelings of ownership of their data
Surprise billing
Formal medical or clinical language
- Question 5
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Some of the challenges facing health care leaders and workers using electronic health records (EHRs) may include:
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Improved performance of health care systems
The accuracy of data inputs
Real-time access to patient information
Lack of sufficient standardization and data aggregation
- Question 6
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Janice is a CNA, and she participates in her medical center’s annual compliance and ethics training. An important aspect of that training concerns protected health information (PHI). Which 2 of these constitute PHI?
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Number of steps recorded on a pedometer
Lab test results
Patient billing information, including insurance
Number of calories burned recorded on consumer mobile app
- Question 7
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In a hospital, which of these 3 workers are authorized to access the electronic health record (EHR)?
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Environmental services associate
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Medical records director
Physician
Biomedical technician
- Question 8
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Originally enacted to protect health insurance coverage for workers who lost or changed jobs, which law is now primarily associated with the privacy of patient health care information?
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The Weber Dean Technology Act (WDTA)
CMS Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Question 9
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Some of the emerging trends in health care technology that impact the patient include:
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Augmented reality (AR), wearable technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices
Transition to paper medical records
Robot-assisted surgery
Predictive analysis using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
- Question 10
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Match these important law acronyms with the correct description of their corresponding laws concerning health care information technology use and information management.
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3 of 3 pairs matched correctly
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- MACRA
- HITECH
- HIPAA
- Question 11
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When using certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) you recognize that it results in both:
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Improved quality, safety, efficiency, and reduced health disparities
Improved care coordination
Increased waste in the delivery of care
Delayed disease progression
- Question 12
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Technology-enabled means enhancing the patient experience between patients and providers. Which of the following would that include?
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Personal health record (PHR)
Physical examination
Remote technologies, including telehealth
Patient portal
Claims processing denials
- Question 13
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Which of these state resources might be included when considering compliance of protected health information (PHI)?
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Weber Dean Informatics System
Health care podcasts
State guides to health care
State rural health associations
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Bernike is the office manager, and he is trying to improve the patient experience. He recently launched a patient portal. What are Bernike’s patients better able to do as a result of the patient portal?
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Feel more knowledgeable about their conditions and empower their decision-making.
Have their medical issue cured.
Have a test performed.
Request medication refills and view test results.
Communicate with their provider in between appointments.
- Question 15
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An example of health care technology that impacts patients is:
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Personal health record (PHR)
Federal Health Architecture (FHA)
Pharmaceutical formularies
Neural computing
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Which 2 of these are examples that support evidence-based decision-making?
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Enterprise architecture
Computerized clinical decision support system (CDSS)
Electronic medical record (EMR)
Electronic transistors
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3 of the technology systems used by patient care providers are:
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Radiology information system (RIS)
Thermionic valve (TV)
Picture archiving and communications system (PACS)
CDK drive system (CDKDS)
Electronic health record (EHR)
- Question 18
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Michael is a community health advocate. He partnered with the local university medical center to build out a community portal website for his community, Washington Heights. Community health portals can assist the members of the population by:
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Connecting underserved populations to educational information, resources, and services
Funding AARP public policy
Connecting community members to local public health departments
Helping to secure promotion of interoperability
Providing equal access and opportunity for health care and other social services
- Question 19
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Medical coding simplifies the billing process and research, study quality, and statistics. Jorge is a newly hired revenue cycle specialist. As Jorge begins his new job, which 2 of the following are valid resources and their supporting rationale that are required for the billing process?
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The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (10th ed.; ICD-10) is used worldwide for the purpose of standardization and comparison of reporting data.
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (10th ed.; ICD-10) coding translates patients’ medical conditions into useful information that can assist providers and insurers.
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (10th ed.; ICD-10) is not used worldwide, just in the U.S.
The U.S. uses the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (9th ed.; ICD-9), which is Jorge’s preference.
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Why is electronic prescribing (eRx) preferred rather than paper-based prescription prescribing?
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Stakeholders are defined.
It consolidates terminology used.
It reduces medication errors and promotes safety and patient convenience.
It strategically aligns office business and technology.
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Which of these are common components of a personal health record (PHR)?
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Health history, treatment conditions, lab and test results, and credit history
Health history, treatment conditions, lab and test results, and vital signs
Health history, treatment conditions, medications, and procedure cost
Health history, treatment conditions, medications, and credit history
- Question 22
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Penalties for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations are issued and enforced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. Which of the following are true?
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Employees cannot be held liable for deliberate or unintentional HIPAA violations.
No action is necessary by the medical entity if the violation was caused by a hacker or ransomware.
In addition to financial penalties, medical entities are required to adopt corrective action plans (CAPs).
The fines are used as a deterrent to prevent the violation.
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According to HealthCare.gov (n.d.), Health Exchange is another name for the Health Insurance Marketplace. This important service in health care can be accessed by consumers via websites, in person, and call centers. Which of the following are true about the Health Insurance Marketplace?
Reference:
HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Exchange. Retrieved August, 13, 2021, from https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/exchange/
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It was developed by the government because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
States had the option of creating their own exchanges or relying on the federal government to create an exchange for them.
It provides the opportunity for comparison-shopping for health insurance.
Not everyone has access to purchase health insurance.
Not all the health insurance policies offered through the exchanges provide a minimum set of essential health benefits as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Question 24
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Community resources are important in delivery of quality care and access to care for patients and providers. Using technology is vital to improving community health. Which of the following technology programs can help improve the community’s health and compliance?
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Digitizing the community health referral process to connect patients with local resources
Providing price transparency for health systems and hospitals within the region
Providing retail clinics that offer services locally
Providing community health care exchanges
- Question 25
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Meaningful use is now referred to as which of these?
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Medical Information
Interoperability
Health care structures
Delivery systems
- Question 26
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Typical health care data breaches are caused by malware, phishing, and:
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The purchasers of the protected health information (PHI) can invest in encryption of the stolen records because they are risk-averse and sell the information to insurance companies.
The hackers or purchasers of the medical information could promote interoperability at a higher value than the market.
The information stolen demands a higher dollar value than most other forms of data.
The purchasers of the data could purchase prescriptions or seek treatment.
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Compliance in the health care industry is vital for achieving the best possible patient outcomes. There are numerous federal resource agencies to assist health care providers to deliver quality care and ensure compliance with regulations and guidance. Which of these are some federal resources that are available?
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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Which of these are reasons health apps are useful to patients and providers?
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They provide patients with medical information.
They allow health care workers to quickly check on test results or vital signs.
They provide pricing transparency.
They cure a medical condition.
They allow patients to monitor their health and disease.
- Question 29
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Professional health care associations exist at the national, state, and local levels, and are extremely beneficial. Some of the reasons a health care student or worker might consider becoming a member of a professional health care organization include:
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Adopting organizational IT policy
Networking
Accessing career development opportunities
Accessing industry knowledge sharing and awareness
Adopting interoperability
- Question 30
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In addition to federal oversight, a health care organization may be required to comply with other organizations’ policies and regulations. Select which 2 other organizations they may need to comply with.
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U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
A state’s department of health services
The Joint Commission
Community social services organizations