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Technology environment 2 Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

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To store, manage, and share patient medical records electronically.

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Which system enables healthcare providers to enter medication and diagnostic orders electronically?

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Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)

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What is the function of Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)?

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To provide evidence-based recommendations and alerts to healthcare providers.

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Which healthcare IT system is used for billing, claims processing, and reimbursements?

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Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

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What does ERP stand for in healthcare IT?

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Enterprise Resource Planning

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What is the purpose of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)?

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To store, retrieve, and manage medical imaging such as X-rays and MRIs.

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Which communication technology enables real-time voice calls over the internet in healthcare?

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

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What is the function of Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

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To facilitate data sharing between different healthcare providers.

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What security measure requires multiple authentication steps for system access?

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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Which healthcare technology monitors and transmits patient vitals using connected devices?

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Internet of Things (IoT)

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What standard protocols ensure interoperability of healthcare data exchange?

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HL7 & FHIR

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Which technology is used to integrate data from multiple healthcare applications?

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Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

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What is the role of audit logs in healthcare security?

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To track and monitor access to sensitive electronic health records.

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What is a primary use case for data warehousing in healthcare?

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To store and analyze large amounts of healthcare data for decision-making.

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How do predictive analytics benefit healthcare organizations?

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By identifying disease trends, optimizing resource allocation, and improving patient care.

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What does a patient portal allow consumers to do?

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Access medical records, schedule appointments, and communicate with providers.

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What is the primary concern addressed by encryption in healthcare IT?

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Protecting patient data by converting it into unreadable code.

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What is the benefit of using cloud computing in healthcare?

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Scalability, remote data access, and cost efficiency for healthcare IT infrastructure.

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Which application optimizes the inventory and procurement of medical supplies?

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Supply Chain Management System

20
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How does telehealth improve access to care?

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By enabling remote consultations and virtual healthcare services.

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What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

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A digital version of a patient’s paper chart that stores medical history, treatments, and clinical notes electronically.

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What does CPOE stand for and what is its function?

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Computerized Provider Order Entry; it allows healthcare providers to enter and manage orders electronically to reduce errors.

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What is the role of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)?

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A system that provides real-time clinical guidance, alerts, and recommendations based on patient data.

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Define Health Information Exchange (HIE).

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A network that allows healthcare providers to securely share patient health information to improve care coordination.

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What is the main function of a Pharmacy Information System (PIS)?

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A system used to manage medication dispensing, inventory, and patient medication records.

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How does a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) support healthcare?

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It stores, retrieves, and manages medical imaging, such as X-rays and MRIs, for diagnostic purposes.

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What does Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) focus on?

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Managing billing, claims processing, and financial transactions in healthcare.

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Define Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in healthcare.

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A system that integrates financial, administrative, and supply chain management processes.

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What are HL7 & FHIR used for in healthcare IT?

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They are interoperability standards that enable secure data exchange between healthcare systems.

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What is the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare?

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A network of connected medical devices that collect and transmit patient data in real-time.

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How does cloud computing benefit healthcare organizations?

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It provides scalable storage, remote data access, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure.

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What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

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A security measure that requires users to provide multiple forms of verification before accessing a system.

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Define Encryption in healthcare IT.

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A security technique that converts sensitive patient data into unreadable code to prevent unauthorized access.

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How does a Firewall protect healthcare IT systems?

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It acts as a security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

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What is the function of Secure Messaging in healthcare?

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A HIPAA-compliant communication platform that allows encrypted messaging between providers and patients.

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What is Business Intelligence (BI) in healthcare?

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The use of analytics tools to extract insights from healthcare data for better decision-making.

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What is Data Warehousing in healthcare IT?

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A system that consolidates healthcare data from multiple sources for analytics and reporting.

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How does Predictive Analytics improve healthcare operations?

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It uses historical data and AI to identify patterns, optimize resource allocation, and predict patient outcomes.

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What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for in healthcare IT?

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It provides a secure encrypted connection for remote users accessing healthcare networks.

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Why is Audit Logging important in healthcare security?

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It records and monitors access to patient records and IT systems to detect unauthorized activity.

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