CEHRS Unit 1 Quiz: Non Clinical Operations

Why is it important to verify a patient's identity during a visit?

• To speed up the patient registration process
• To ensure electronic health record data is entered for the correct person
• To reduce the workload of healthcare providers
• To comply with government regulations

In a large database, what is an effective way to find a patient record?

• Using the patient's favorite color
• Using a patient's account number or date of birth
• Using the patient's home address
• Using the patient's phone number

Why is it important to verify a returning patient's insurance card against the scanned copy in the system?

• To make the patient feel welcome
• To ensure the patient receives a wristband
• To comply with privacy laws
• To prevent billing or insurance errors

What is the purpose of color-coded wristbands in ambulatory surgery environments?

• Wristbands are used to track patient movement within the facility
• Wristbands are used to display the patient's medical history
• Wristbands are used to identify the patient's family members
• Color-coded wristbands alert providers of allergies, blood type, or resuscitation preferences

What information is typically included in the encounter note during a patient visit?

• The provider documents the patient's family history
• The provider documents the patient's dietary preferences
• The provider documents the review of systems, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan
• The provider documents the patient's travel history

Which of the following statements accurately describes internal data in the context of healthcare data sources?

• External data is recorded by providers during an encounter.
• Internal data includes digital images and laboratory results.
• External data includes financial information entered during scheduling.
• Internal data often starts outside of the office where the patient record lives.
• Internal data is recorded by providers during an encounter.

What is a limitation of scanned documents in electronic health records (EHR) systems?

• Scanned documents are often not searchable.
• Scanned documents can generate reports and alerts.
• Scanned documents are automatically linked to external systems.
• Scanned documents are always stored in a searchable format.
• Scanned documents are directly integrated into the EHR without any limitations.

What is the primary function of electronic signature pads in healthcare settings?

• Electronic signature pads are used to scan insurance cards.
• Electronic signature pads capture patient acknowledgements and consents.
• Electronic signature pads are used to capture clinical images.
• Electronic signature pads are used to send prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Electronic signature pads are used to print patient wristbands.

What is one of the main benefits of using bar code technology in healthcare?

• Bar code technology is primarily used for capturing clinical images.
• Bar code technology is used to send prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Bar code technology is used to scan insurance cards into the system.
• Bar code technology helps prevent medical mistakes by ensuring correct patient identification.
• Bar code technology is used to capture patient signatures.

In healthcare settings, what is one of the primary uses of cameras?

• Cameras are used to scan insurance cards into the system.
• Cameras are used to capture patient signatures.
• Cameras are used to print patient wristbands.
• Cameras are used to send prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Cameras are used to capture clinical data such as rashes and abscesses.