7. Chelsea is establishing care with a new patient and is looking for records of the patient's previous prescriptions. What type of electronic record would be BEST for Chelsea to find this information from?

A. personal health record

B. electronic medical record

C. hybrid record

D. electronic health record

8. Mr. Kotsur is prescribed a medication for an illness, but he is confused when the doctor doesn't hand him a paper prescription to take to the pharmacy. What can the doctor say to BEST explain why the doctor is sending the prescription to the pharmacy digitally?

A. This way you don't have to worry about losing it.

B. It's faster for me to do it this way because I don't have to write it out by hand."

C. "Everything's automated; it's so fast"

D. "Sending prescriptions digitally reduces errors and makes the process more convenient for you"

9. Which would improve the security of a healthcare facility's electronic systems?

A. requiring employees to enter credentials before logging in to the computer system

B. completing paperwork in the patient's room and the filling it in the filing room

C. using a specific tab for vital signs in the electronic medical record

D. using a fax cover sheet when transferring information to another facility

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Here are the best answers for each question:

  1. The best type of electronic record for Chelsea to find information about the patient's previous prescriptions would be: D. electronic health record
  • An electronic health record (EHR) contains comprehensive patient information, including previous prescriptions, thus making it the most suitable choice.
  1. To best explain to Mr. Kotsur why the doctor is sending the prescription to the pharmacy digitally, the doctor can say: D. "Sending prescriptions digitally reduces errors and makes the process more convenient for you."
  • This explanation provides clarity on the benefits of digital prescriptions, emphasizing error reduction and convenience.
  1. To improve the security of a healthcare facility's electronic systems, the best option would be: A. requiring employees to enter credentials before logging in to the computer system.
  • This reinforces user authentication, which is a crucial part of cybersecurity in healthcare settings.