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Technology and Health Answers

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What is the primary difference between electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs)?

A
EMRs are covered under HIPAA, but EHRs have more privacy restrictions.
B
EMRs are comprehensive, but EHRs are specific to a single event or diagnosis.
C
EMRs are given to the patient, but EHRs are held only by medical professionals.
D
EMRs are used within a practice, but EHRs can be shared among medical practices.
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When is using online resources more efficient than visiting a doctor?

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when a patient needs an illness diagnosis
B
when a patient needs a drug prescription
C
when a patient needs to research symptoms
D
when a patient wants to ask questions
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Lilia is managing her high blood pressure. Which type of technology could she use to help her with this task?

A
an automated blood pressure monitor at the grocery store
B
an app that allows her to write her own prescriptions
C
an emergency nurse hotline with help available 24 hours a day
D
a satellite urgent care clinic connected to her medical records
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A blog post from a few years ago discusses how to treat a sprain. A scholarly paper published last month discusses a slightly different approach.Which quality makes the scholarly paper a more reliable source of health information?

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It was recently published.
B
It has an impressive layout.
C
It has a respectful presentation.
D
It is a recognizable company.
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Which information can be accessed through a patient portal?

A
test results
B
support groups
C
insurance bills
D
cost comparisons
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The results of a study on technology and health are shown in the chart.Which conclusion can be drawn from the study?

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The people surveyed used one health app each.
B
Health apps are effective in improving health outcomes.
C
General health apps are used more often than medical apps.
D
Keeping track of mood and health is not an important use of apps.
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Paula is watching a doctor on a morning talk show who is speaking about a blood condition. Paula has the same blood condition, and this doctor’s advice differs from her specialist's advice.Which question can she ask herself to best evaluate the TV doctor’s advice?

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Is the doctor an expert on the topic?
B
Is the doctor’s advice easy to follow?
C
Has her friend talked about the doctor?
D
Has the doctor been on the show before?
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How do digital records, telemedicine, and mobile devices influence healthcare?

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They reduce accuracy.
B
They reduce interactions.
C
They increase reimbursement for doctors.
D
They increase patients’ access to their data.
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What is HIPAA?

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a law protecting the privacy of medical records
B
a regulation of records from emergency rooms
C
a statute creating electronic medical information
D
an insurance clause requiring payment for services
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Ignacio’s grandmother is becoming old and frail. Which describes a technology that can help her stay in her home instead of moving to a nursing home?

A
a technology-enhanced refrigerator that tells her when she is out of milk
B
a medical-alert bracelet that informs first responders of a fall or an emergency
C
a wheelchair that is equipped with a motor and power steering
D
a fitness tracker that keeps a record of how much sleep she gets each night

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