When describing an electronic health record, which of the following would characterize a true electronic health record?
A) Information included in the record
B) Ability to interface with outside agencies
C) Access to information by patients
D) Healthcare information owned by the agency
Question 2After teaching students about the various types of electronic health records, the instructor determines that the students have understood the information when they state which of the following is the current focus of most healthcare agencies?
A) Electronic medical record
B) Electronic health record
C) Personal health record
D) Electronic medication administration record
Question 3A patient asks a nurse about creating a personal health record using a fee-based Web service. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Most of these services are the same, so just pick one.
B) Always check the fine print in the privacy policy.
C) These services are easy and quick to use.
D) Caregivers can access the record in an emergency.
Question 4When preparing to develop a program for online communication between patients and healthcare providers, which of the following would the providers address as the priority?
A) Asking questions without a visit
B) Making appointments
C) Renewing prescriptions
D) Getting lab test results
Question 5A healthcare provider is setting up e-mail communication between the practice and his patients. One of the nurses is teaching the patients how to use the system.
The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when one of the patients states which of the following?
A) We need to put our names or identification numbers in the body of the message.
B) We should be very specific in our message, making sure that it is detailed.
C) We should put the issue in the subject line of the message.
D) When we get a response, we should use the auto-reply feature to acknowledge it.
Question 6Which of the following would healthcare providers most likely identify as the primary concern associated with e-mails between patients and healthcare providers?
A) Lack of time to become involved
B) Lack of interest in electronic communication
C) Inadequate staff to handle the communication
D) Privacy of the communication
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