Electronic records are typically easier to access and share than paper-based records. Which of the following best explains this difference?

• Electronic records can be accessed digitally, while paper-based records require physical handling.

• Paper-based records are more secure than electronic records.

• Electronic records are always more accurate than paper-based records.

• Paper-based records are less expensive to maintain than electronic records.

Outline the history of electronic health records.

• Electronic health records have evolved from paper-based systems to digital formats over several decades.

• Electronic health records have always been digital since their inception.

• Electronic health records were first introduced in the 21st century only.

• Electronic health records are not used in modern healthcare.

The purpose of meaningful use as it applies to electronic health records is to:

• Improve patient care through the effective use of electronic health records.

• Increase the cost of healthcare.

• Limit access to patient information.

• Eliminate the need for healthcare providers.

The HITECH Act relates to adopting electronic health records by:

• Providing incentives for healthcare providers to adopt and use electronic health records.

• Mandating the use of paper records in all healthcare settings.

• Restricting the use of electronic health records to large hospitals only.

• Eliminating federal funding for health information technology.

Electronic health records and practice management systems differ in which of the following ways?

• EHRs focus on patient medical data, while practice management systems handle administrative and billing tasks.

• EHRs are used for scheduling appointments, while practice management systems store patient medical histories.

• Practice management systems are only used in hospitals, while EHRs are used in clinics.

• There is no difference between EHRs and practice management systems.

List the benefits of utilizing electronic health records.

• Improved patient care and data accessibility

• Increased paperwork and manual errors

• Limited access to patient information

• Slower communication between providers

What was the Electronic Health Record (EHR) previously called?

• Electronic medical record (EMR)

• Digital patient file (DPF)

• Health information system (HIS)

• Medical data archive (MDA)

The Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a computerized version of a patient's ________.

• medical history

• insurance policy

• diet plan

• exercise routine

Which of the following is a feature of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

• Digitized images of paper records

• Only paper-based records

• Manual data entry only

• No patient information stored

Electronic health records are a computerized means of gathering, documenting, and storing information about ______ and care patient received in medical setting.

• patient

• doctor

• hospital

• insurance