svandyke – 08.22.2017

The Healthcare Quality Handbook – CPHQ Prep

Chapter 4: Part I – TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS

Confidentiality

  1. While EHRs have solved some problems such as readability and centralized record keeping, what new problems have been created? Select all that apply.
  2. Some computer systems do not allow clinicians to elaborate beyond the categories provided and clinicians cannot set up individual care.
  3. Staff members do not always check or know how to access records from areas outside their own practice.
  4. There is a lack of centralized information storage.
  5. Different computer systems do not communicate.

Answer: A, B, C, and D (all the above)

Types of Information Management Systems

  1. “Using information to determine actions” is the definition of:
  2. Data
  3. Information
  4. Decisions

Answer: C

  1. “Data aggregated, displayed, and analyzed for a specific purpose” is the definition of:
  2. Data
  3. Information
  4. Decisions

Answer: B

  1. “Abstract representations of facts, concepts, and instructions” is the definition of:
  2. Data
  3. Information
  4. Decisions

Answer: A

  1. “Aids in day-to-day operations (billing financial, human resources, etc.)” is the definition of:
  2. Clinical Information System
  3. Administrative (non-clinical) Support
  4. Decision Support System

Answer: B

  1. “Deals with strategic planning functions (cause and effect data)” is the definition of:
  2. Clinical Information System
  3. Administrative (non-clinical) Support
  4. Decision Support System

Answer: C

  1. “Supports direct care processes (lab or radiology results, etc.)” is the definition of:
  2. Clinical Information System
  3. Administrative (non-clinical) Support
  4. Decision Support System

Answer: A

Data Types & Measurement

  1. There are two types of categorical data. What are they?
  2. Nominal and Ordinal
  3. Qualitative and Quantitative
  4. Interval and Ratio

Answer: A

  1. There are two types of continuous data. What are they?
  2. Nominal and Ordinal
  3. Qualitative and Quantitative
  4. Interval and Ratio

Answer: C

Collect, Interpret, and Use Data

  1. Below are the steps to take when interpreting and using information. Put them in the correct sequence, in numerical order.
  2. Analyze and Present Findings
  3. Plan and Organize
  4. Take Action
  5. Study and Develop Recommendations
  6. Monitor Performance
  7. Pilot Data Collection; Verify and Correct
  8. Communicate Results

Answer: B, F, A, D, C, E, and G

  1. “It is not possible to estimate the probability that every element has been included” is the definition of:
  2. Probability Sampling
  3. Nonprobability Sampling

Answer: B

  1. “Every element in the population has an equal or random chance of being selected” is the definition of:
  2. Probability Sampling
  3. Nonprobability Sampling

Answer: A

Progress Check – End of Presentation Review Questions

  1. The four goals of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) are: Guide clinical practice, Interconnect clinicians, Personalize care, and Improve Population Health. True or False?
  2. True
  3. False

Answer: True

  1. Confidentiality Principles – Organizations must protect records against:
  2. Water, fire, and nosey relatives
  3. Loss, defacement, tampering, and unauthorized use.
  4. State and Federal Statutes
  5. Security and Integrity

Answer: B

  1. Medical Records Confidentiality – Healthcare facilities must: Select all that apply.
  2. Maintain adequate medical records as the basis for planning care and communicating.
  3. Have clear policies regarding access to records.
  4. Preserve confidentiality (in accordance with physician-patient privilege, Patient’s Bill of Rights, and HIPPA).

Answer: A, B, and C (all the above)

  1. Data Type Usage – Continuous data can be converted to categorical (count) data. True or False?
  2. True
  3. False

Answer: True

  1. Apply Data to Situations – How many patients had surgery this month? What data would you use for this situation?
  2. Categorical
  3. Continuous

Answer: A

  1. Apply Data to Situations – You want to know what the average daily census was for each month in the first six months of the year? What data would you use for this situation?
  2. Categorical
  3. Continuous

Answer: B

  1. Apply Data to Situations – A patient’s temperature was 103 degrees. You medicated with Tylenol and his/her temperature came down to 101 degrees? What data would you use for this situation?
  2. Categorical
  3. Continuous

Answer: B