The relationship between meaningful use and the adoption of the EHR in hospitals, physician offices, and other settings is best described as which of the following?
1. The meaningful use requirement must be considered before beginning the development process.
2. The meaningful use requirement is achieved with the adoption and use of the EHR system as part of the daily routine.
3. The meaningful use requirement is unique to every health care provider.
4. The meaningful use requirement and use of EHR systems are unrelated.
Question 2Which of the following best describes the electronic medical record (EMR)?
1. Legal record created in hospitals
2. Legal record created by vendors
3. An electronic stand alone database
4. Method to identify outcomes
Question 3The computer-based patient record (CPR) is a comprehensive lifetime record that includes all information from all specialties. Most of the data included in the CPR is which of the following?
1. Structured data
2. Unstructured data
3. Fragmented data
4. Complete data
Question 4Which of the following statements about meaningful use is correct?
1. Meaningful use will provide invaluable information that will define the numbers of staff members needed at the bedside.
2. Meaningful use will provide invaluable information that will improve patient outcomes and population health changing many current practices as we transform our health care delivery system.
3. Meaningful use is an ongoing process and not an issue associated with the EHR.
4. Meaningful use is an issue that must be addressed before implementing any upgrade.
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