Exam 6: Electronic Health Records and Applications for Managing Patient Care

Which issues are considered impediments to a fully functional electronic health record (EHR) system? (Select all that apply.)

Which would be considered a niche application?

A university hospital wants to implement a closed-loop medication management system. Current systems include registration, computerized provider order entry, electronic medication administration record, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy. Which system is needed to complete the loop?

The general attitude of consumers toward health information technology is positive. Which items are perceived EHR benefits for the consumer? (Select all that apply.)

The university hospital is getting ready to implement computerized provider order entry and some decision support capabilities to include drug-drug and drug-allergy alerts. Which actions should the implementation team take to increase user acceptance of the system? (Select all that apply.)

As EHR adoption expands to include data from multiple healthcare entities, more opportunities for error exist. Which process can affect data integrity?

The eight-stage EMR model requires which of the following to have been implemented by the end of Stage 3? (Select all that apply.)

As the United States moves toward the implementation of an interoperable EHR, which statement about the future "ownership" of the patient record is appropriate?

The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) developed an EMR adoption model that includes eight stages toward creating a paperless patient record environment. All application capabilities within each stage must be operational before the next stage can be achieved. Your organization has implemented systems for Stages 1 and 2. Which system should your organization consider as Stage 3 adoption?

Which description best defines the electronic health record (EHR)?

Which system is recommended as a method to address patient safety and reduce errors that occur during the actual administration of medicines?