HIS FINALS MODUE 4 Info provided by alaboratory IS

Question 1

data retrieval:
Flag critical values, print reports if requested, etc.

Answer 1

generate pateint results

Question 2

data retrieval:
Results of an analyte assay are compared to the most recent previously performed results on the same patient

Answer 2

perform delta checks

Question 3

If an initial test result is positive or outside normal parameters, the LIS can automatically order a second appropriate test.

Answer 3

reflex testing

Question 4

describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and are designed to communicate information about medical services and procedures among physicians and other healthcare professionals

Answer 4

current procedural terminology codes

Question 5

used for billing purposes and can be programmed into the LIS.

Answer 5

CPT CODES

Question 6

An LIS can analyze quality control specimens and prepare charts and reports (e.g., Westgard rules, Levey-Jennings charts).

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Quality Control

Question 7

can provide reports on turnaround time, documentation of critical result reporting, and corrected reports.

Answer 7

qualirt assurance

Question 8

Cost per billable test calculations, test volume, turnaround time, employee hours, workload data, etc.

Answer 8

management reports

Question 9

is a comprehensive database of standardized terminology for healthcare

Answer 9

Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine—Clinical Terms (SNOMED— CT)

Question 10

it will allow automatic data analysis over a wide range of clinical information systems.

Answer 10

SNOMED-CT

Question 11

is another database of universal standards for healthcare.

Answer 11

Logical observation identifiers names and codes (LOINC)

Question 12

The process begins with a ——— where data are collected on the information needs of the laboratory.

Answer 12

laboratory needs assessment,

Question 13

contains information about the laboratory facility, lists specific requirements needed in an LIS, and poses questions about LISs.

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request for proposal

Question 14

——— form a committee and prepare a request for proposal (RFP)

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Laboratory managers and administrators

Question 15

should be scheduled within a short time frame so that information is fresh in everyone’s mind.

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vendor demonstration

Question 16

essential and very time-consuming. It is critical to identify any errors early in the process before the system is activated (goes live).

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installation process

Question 17

will install the server, clients, network connections, and software.

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vendor representative

Question 18

A thorough test of individual components (—– ) and a test of the system (———–) are performed.

Answer 18

testing

unit test
integration-test

Question 19

an ongoing process of proving the system performs its intended use initially and over time.

Answer 19

validation

Question 20

consists of defining, collecting, maintaining, and reviewing evidence that the system is performing consistently according to specification. It is tedious, challenging, and costly, but it must be done to ensure that the system meets the needs of the laboratory.

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system validation

Question 21

Areas of focus for the LIS

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• Adjusting the workflow in the laboratory
• Developing management tools such as duty rosters
• Improving laboratory record-keeping and management
• Ensuring appropriate training of staff
• Equipment maintenance procedures

Question 22

play a key role in laboratories meeting quality
standards, decreasing transcription errors, reducing turnaround time from specimen receipt to reporting of results, and improving patient outcomes.

Answer 22

LIS