Chapter 18 - SmartTools: Text, Phrases, Lists, and Links

Question 1

If you type “.name” in the Comments field of the reason for visit, why doesn’t the patient’s name appear?

Answer 1

SmartLinks only work in SmartTool-enabled fields, and that Comments field isn’t SmartTool-enabled.

Question 2

True or False: If I use a SmartLink for allergies in my progress note, it will automatically refresh if anyone updates my patient’s allergies during this visit.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Describe one way an administrator can see which SmartTexts use a particular SmartList.

Answer 3

One possible answer: In that SmartList record, look on the Used By tab.

Question 4

When testing a patient instruction SmartText, it isn’t in the lookup list for patient instructions. Give one possible reason for this.

Answer 4

One possible reason: Wrong functional type

Question 5

Name one SmartTool often used within a SmartText.

Answer 5

One possible answer: SmartLists

Question 6

In the following list of symptoms, explain how mutually exclusive groups could be applied: oriented, disoriented, well-hydrated, ***.

Answer 6

‘oriented’ and ‘disoriented’ should be assigned to different groups so they can’t be selected together. However, an oriented or disoriented person could also be well-hydrated or *** (wildcard), so ‘well-hydrated’ and the wildcard should not be assigned any group.

Question 7

Can SmartPhrases contain SmartLists?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Which SmartTool can you summon using the dot: SmartList, SmartText, or SmartLink?

Answer 8

SmartLink

Question 9

You name a SmartList record “desc; appearance.” Will end users see any words in the braces (display text)? Explain.

Answer 9

Yes, if the administrator does not enter a display text, then the record name is copied as the display text.

Question 10

I can’t remember the name of a SmartPhrase I want to use. How would I look it up while in the Patient Instructions section?

Answer 10

One possible answer: Click the List My Phrases button. (Person w/? icon)