Medical Records & Laws
What is it called when a healthcare worker documents information about patient care in the medical record?
Charting
True or False: Artificial organs could make transplantation easier and more common.
True
What is telemedicine?
Using communication and information technologies to provide patients with medical care at remote locations.
True or False: Scientists have successfully cloned human beings.
False
Bone marrow donation is a method of collecting what for bone marrow transplants?
Blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells
True or False: A patient’s health record is considered a legal document.
True
What lab machine can perform multiple examinations on small blood specimens in just seconds?
A Coulter-type automated blood analyzer (Coulter counter)
Give one example of how a healthcare worker might use a computer when working with patients.
Any one: scheduling appointments, scheduling tests, entering data, accessing medical records, sending prescriptions, or checking lab results.
What is biotechnology?
Technology that uses biological processes, organisms, or systems to develop products intended to improve the quality of human life.
What do we call the complete collection of a patient’s health information, including history, treatments, and test results?
The patient health record
Which 1996 law protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ medical information?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Which imaging test uses a magnetic field and radio waves to make detailed pictures of structures and organs inside the body?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
True or False: Robotic surgery is usually more invasive and requires larger incisions than traditional surgery.
False
What is genetic engineering?
Directly changing or manipulating an organism’s DNA to produce specific or desirable traits.
What is a quality assurance program in healthcare?
A system for evaluating services based on predetermined criteria to make sure quality standards are met.
Which 2009 law was passed to encourage the use of electronic health records in healthcare?
HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)
What do we call an artificial device that replaces a missing part of the body, such as an arm or leg, and may be battery powered?
Prosthesis
Many computer systems record the username and time whenever someone views a patient’s electronic medical record. Why is this important?
To protect confidentiality and create an audit trail showing who accessed patient information.
Cloning that is performed for the purpose of medical treatment, such as growing tissues or organs, is called what?
Therapeutic cloning
What is simulation in healthcare education and training?
The use of learning tools or realistic scenarios to show what a medical emergency or procedure looks like and to practice skills.
What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
A digital record that contains a patient’s information and includes their entire medical history and all of their healthcare experiences.
What is a computer on wheels (COW) or workstation on wheels (WOW) used for in healthcare?
A mobile computer that can be rolled to the patient’s bedside for charting, accessing records, and entering data.
What is an automated call system used for in a healthcare facility?
To remind patients of appointments and notify them of normal test results.
What are biotechnology drugs (biologic drugs)?
Medications produced using living cells or biological processes, often designed to target specific diseases.
What kind of technology can keep track of a person’s heart rate, breathing, and temperature?
A wearable device (such as a wearable health monitor or smartwatch)