Organizational Database Quiz

Administrative databases store patient-specific medical histories.

• True

• False

Which database is used to store patient-specific medical information?

• Clinical Database

• Financial Database

• Compliance Database

• Research Database

Which of the following are stored in a financial database? (Select all that apply)

• Results of blood test

• Insurance claims

• Clinical trial results

• Employee work schedules

• Budget tracking report

Which data are examples of compliance database content? (Select all that apply)

• A. HIPAA guidelines

• B. Treatment plans

• C. Billing records

• D. Legal audit trails

• E. Regulatory standards

Scenario-Based Question: Scenario: A new cancer treatment is developed, but doctors must analyze previous clinical trial data to determine its effectiveness for a specific group of patients. Question: Which type of organizational database would they use, and why?

• Relational database, because it allows for complex queries and data analysis.

• NoSQL database, because it can handle unstructured data efficiently.

• Graph database, because it is ideal for understanding relationships between data points.

• Data warehouse, because it is optimized for read-heavy operations and analysis.

Alex collects patients' personal and insurance information when they enter the emergency room. He is a/an:

• admissions clerk

• transcriptionist

• medical records technician

• registered nurse

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a compliance database in a healthcare organization?

• A) To store and analyze patient medical histories for clinical decisions.

• B) To track and manage financial transactions like billing and payments.

• C) To ensure the organization adheres to legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.

• D) To support clinical trials and medical research projects.

Scenario: A dentist at Smile Bright Dental accesses a database to review a patient’s medical history, including past dental treatments, allergies, and X-ray results.

• Compliance Database

• Clinical Database

• Administrative Database

• Research Database

• Financial Database

Heather determines information needed by insurance companies for reimbursement. She is a/an:

• admissions clerk

• health insurance specialist

• medical records technician

• transcriptionist

A medical_________contains patient information collected over time

• Report

• Record

• Reason

• Rating