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1
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Which organization established the requirements for meaningful use in regard to electronic health records?

A

Centers for Medicine & Medicaid Services
(CMS)

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A(n) _______________ is any peripheral hardware that allows the user to provide data to the computer.

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Input device

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Flash drives and jump drives belong to which of the following categories?

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Secondary storage devices

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Which of the following examples of keyboard categories represent function keys?

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F1, F2, F3

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A(n) _____________ is used to allow multiple devices to be used on the same network.

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router

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Which of the following types of scanners is also called an automatic document feeder (ADF)?

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Sheet fed scanner

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Something designed to be used at or near where the patient is seen is called:

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Point of care

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A communication system for connecting several computers so information can be shared is called a(n)

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Ethernet

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What is a program or hardware device that acts as a barrier or filter between the network and the internet called?

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Firewall

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10
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Monitors and printers belong to which of the following categories?

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Output device

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EMR-

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Electronic Medical Record
* Single Healthcare Org.

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EHR-

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Electronic Health Record
- Multiple Healthcare Organizations

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Personal Computer-

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is a single- user electronic data processing device, personal computers can also be used be mobile computers.
Example: Desktop computers, Laptop computers, tablet, pc

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Input:

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is any peripheral hardware that allows the user tp provide data to the computer.
Example: Keyboard, Scanners

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Output:

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The data entered to the computer is the processed by it.
Example: Monitor , Printer etc.

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Data Back Up:

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Depending on the size of the facility, the network may be backed up once to several times a day.

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17
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Practice Management Software Program:

A

is used for scheduling appointments, new patient registration, billing, coding and managing finances.
- Daily functions

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Firewall:

A

A program or hardware device that acts

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Network:

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A group of interconnected computer.

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Encrypted Data:

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prevents unauthorized users from reading the information.
(secret code)

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Security Risk Analysis:

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Audit Trails:

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record of computer activity used to monitor user’s actions within software including additions, deletions, and viewing of electronic records.

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LAN:

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Local Area Network

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WAN:

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Wide Area Network
can use satellites
Network that spans a relatively large geographic area and consists of two or more local area networks (LAN’s)

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Redundancy:

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individuals use the internet to send computer files to the services company’s servers.

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26
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Spread Sheet Software:

A

used to manage numbers, data, and expenses. Microsoft, excel & google sheets are examples.

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Safer Guides:

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Focus on practices and policies to during EHR downtime.

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Authentication:

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Each employee wit h network access must log in using a unique password..

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28
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When should a crash cart be refilled with inventory?

A

Monthly and/or after each use

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29
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How many years does the value of medical equipment depreciates?

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5 years

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30
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While entering data into the computer database at the reception desk, a medical assistant accidentally spill as a little bit of water on the keyboard. Which is the first thing the medical assistant will do to prevent more damage?

A

Unplug the computer

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31
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Which is the largest measure of computer memory in use today?

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Terabyte

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32
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Which type of optical storage device allows data to be saved, rewritten, resaved, and deleted many times?

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CD- RW (CD read: write)

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CD- RW

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is a type of optical storage device that allows data to be saved, rewritten, resaved, and deleted many times.

(read-write)

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CD- R

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means that the data can be saved only once to the disk.

recordable only

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ROM-

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contains hardware instructions and is used when the computer boots up.

read only memory

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RAM-

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is the computer’s main memory.

random access memory

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Which action describes the correct way to handle a disk?

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Hold it by the outer edge or center hole.

Also:

-Clean it by wiping it in a straight line from the center of the disk toward the outer edge.
-Store disks in cases.
- Keep them away from sunlight and extreme heat.

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38
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Which statement describes a docking station?

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It is a hardware device that allows laptops to connect with other devices.

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Software:

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is a set of electronic instructions to operate and perform different computer tasks.

40
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Secondary storage devices:

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Are media that are capable of permanently storing data until it is replaced or deleted by a user.

41
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Hardware:

A

is physical equipment of the computer system that is required for communication and date processing functions.

42
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Which term is used to describe facial or voice recognition, a palm vein, or a fingerprint to long into a network?

A

Biometrics

43
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Decryption:

A

The computer process of changing encrypted text to readable or plain text after a user enters a secret key or password.

44
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Revenue:

A

Is money collected for providing a product or service.

45
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No show:

A

refers to a failure in keeping an appt. w/o giving advance notice.

46
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Which website provides information on various diseases, including causes, symptoms, and treatments?

A

https://www.nih.gov/health-information

47
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The national institutes health;

A

https://www.nih.gov/health-information

48
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The American Diabetes Association has two websites:

A

https://www.diabetes.org/

Information on diabetes, living with diabetes, food, and fitness

49
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https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org

A

provides recipes, a meal planner and other resources.

50
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Drugs.com,
https://www.drugs.com

A

provides information about meds and tools such as a pill identifier.

51
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Which reason explains why it is important for medical assistants to learn how to use computers and technology?

A

Paper charts are being replaced by electronic health records.

52
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Which statement accurately reflects data storage capacity?

A

One KB is equivalent to 1024 bytes.

53
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Kilobyte

A

KB

54
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1 megabyte is equivalent to 1024 kilobytes.

A

MB

55
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1 gigabyte is equivalent to 1024 MB

A

GB

56
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1 terabyte is equivalent to 1024 GB.

A

TB

57
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Which term is another name for cloud storage?

A

File sharing

58
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Cloud storage:

A

allows for computer files to be stored using the internet and a third party service.

59
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Thumb drive & data stick:

A

are types of portable flash memory devices.

60
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To maintain computer workstation ergonomics, in which way would the medical assistant place a monitor?

A

The top of the monitor should be at or just below eye level.

61
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Which questions need to be asked when buying a computer for a medical facility?

A

What amount of random access memory (RAM) is needed.

  • What size computer processor is needed
  • What type and size of a hard drive are needed
  • What amount of RAM needed
  • Does the computer need to be portable or will a desktop work.
62
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Which are the two main categories of software used in an ambulatory care setting?

A

System software and application software

63
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Operating systems and utility software are known as:

A

Two types of system software

64
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Microsoft PowerPoint and Google slides are:

A

types of presentation software known as application software.

65
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Desktop publishing software and telecommunication software:

A

are types of application software

66
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Which piece of information can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website?

A

Information for people traveling to other countries.

67
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MedlinePlus and Diabetes Food Hub:

A

Recipes, health check tools, and interactive games

68
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The family doctor website:

A

provides information on drugs, procedures, and devices

69
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Which question should be asked when determining whether a website is accurate?

A

What is the mission or purpose of the website.

70
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Which program or hardware device acts as a barrier or filter between the network and the internet?

A

Firewalls

71
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Mozilla Firefox, internet explorer, and Netscape navigator:

A

Are all web browsers that help to search for various web pages rather than restrict network access.

72
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While being trained at a new job, the MA asks the trainer what the procedure is for the system backup. The trainer responds, “We just send it to the cloud.” Which is the trainer referring to in this statement:

A

Us of the internet and a third party service to store and access data

73
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A digital subscriber line (DSL)

A

is the use of telephone lines to transmit information

74
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The internet replaced what?

A

Is a server located on site.

75
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An online backup service:

A

provides secure backups to all files used in the office for a monthly fee.

76
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To meet computerized provider order entry (CPOE) for meaningful use of the electronic medical record (EMR), which employee can enter provider orders for medication, laboratory, and radiology tests?

A

credentialed medical assistants and licensed healthcare professionals

77
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Which describes correctly states the difference between a CD- R and a CD- RW?

A

a cdr is a read- only disk & a cd-rw is a read/write disk.

78
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How do digital subscriber line (DSL) modems operate?

A

Over phone lines

79
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A hub:

A

is a device that connects several computers or networks.

80
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Hypertext transfer protocol:

A

HTTP, command tells the web server to retrieve the requested web page.

81
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Which type of software would the MA use after a virus damaged the check in computer when a staff member clicked on an unverified link included in an email?

A

Antimalware

82
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Antimal software:

A

is used to protect computers against viruses that damage them.

83
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Database software:

A

allows the user to work with large amounts of data stored in the program.

84
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Presentation software:

A

allows the user to make slides and presentations

85
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Spreadsheets software allows:

A

the user to work with large amounts of data stored in the program.

86
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A MA must provide a hard copy of the electronic medical record to a pt. Which device will the MA use to get the hard copy?

A

Printer

87
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Scanner:

A

used to read information from a hard copy but is unable to print.

88
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CD- ROM:

A

is used to store information but is unable to print out hard copies.

89
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Flash drive;

A

is used to transfer files between two systems

90
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A MA finds that he information contained in a pt’s medical record has cipher text. Which technical safeguard does this represent?!

A

Encryption

91
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Which action will prevent strain on a MA wrists and hands while working on a computer?

A

Placing the keyboard at a height and an angle that allow the wrists to be in a neutral position

92
Q

Which is true regarding a wide area network ( WAN)?

A

Consists of two or more local area networks (LAN’s)

93
Q

HAN’s: home area network

A

connects the computers inside a user’s home is a home area network (HAN)

94
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A MA wants to transfer patient information from a paper copy to the computer for record keeping purposes. Which device does the medical assistant connect to the computer?

A

Scanner

95
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A MA must send a document to a pt via email. A soft copy of the document is not available. Which equipment does the MA use?

A

Scanner

96
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Which device uses electrical charges to toner to produce images on paper and a micro thin beam of light and electric charges to produce text?

A

Laser printer

97
Q

Inkjet printer:

A

uses droplets of ink, not a laser beam to produce text:

98
Q

A healthcare pro

A

MAP 150- Administrative Medical Office (16 decks)

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