Chapter 6 Review Questions Flashcards
What is the difference between an EMR and EHR?
The EMR is the collection of patient information from all visits at one hospital. The EHR is the collection of patient information from all hospitals the patient has visited.
What does the healthcare provider mean when he orders a medication to be given “stat”?
He means the medication should be given immediately.
Which level trauma center is the most equipped to care for a trauma patient because the facility has a full range of specialist and equipment available at all times?
A Level 1 trauma center
Why might a physician order a CT scan over an X-ray for a patient?
A CT machine produces an image with 100 times more clarity than normal X-ray imaging.
Why must all employees, including HIT personal, be careful when entering a room with a MRI machine present?
Because of the strong magnetic field, all personnel, including HIT technicians, must take extra precaution when entering a room with an MRI machine. Absolutely no metal must enter the room because it can cause a dangerous situation as the magnetic field pulls the object to the machine.
What is the difference between obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYNN)?
Obstetricians care for women who are pregnant, and gynecologists care for women at other times.
Which inpatient department cares for adolescents?
Pediatrics (PEDS)
What service does occupational therapy (OT) offer?
Occupational therapy (OT) offers rehabilitations to disabled patients to restore meaningful and purposeful activities of daily living.
What is the purpose of nuclear medicine?
Nuclear medicine deals with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis, treatment, and research of medical conditions.
What type of information might a patient give during registration?
During registration, the patient may be asked for the following information:
- Full name
- Address
- Employer
- Next of kin
- Billing and insurance information
- Referring and family physician information
How might computerized physician order entry (CPOE) be different from the order entry IS that nurses use?
The CPOE is customized to the doctor’s needs because it has the capability to enter prescriptions.
How is scheduling software specifically designed for healthcare use?
Scheduling software specifically designed for healthcare offer conveniences, such as reserving rooms, procedures, and personnel based on the type of procedure or service.
What are two types of patient tracking software?
Patient tracking software is used to follow and record patient flow through a patient’s changing medical status, lab studies, imaging, or other diagnostic and treatment services. Or patient tracking software tracks the physical location of a patient in the hospital using radio frequency identification )RFID) technology.
Explain the difference between ICD-10 codes and CPT codes?
ICD-10 codes describe diagnosis or classification of disease or illnesses. Current procedural terminology (CPT) describe the procedure or treatment offered by the healthcare providers. ICD-10 codes justify billing the CPT codes.
What services does a health care clearinghouse offer?
A healthcare clearinghouse collects the CPT codes and gives the codes a monetary value. The claim is sent to insurance companies, government agencies, or patients for reimbursement.
