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central processing unit (CPU)
A microprocessor, the primary computer chip responsible for interpreting and executing programs.
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covered entity
Any organization that transmits health information in an electronic form that is related in any way with a HIPAA-covered business.
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digital subscriber line (DSL)
A type of modem that operates over telephone lines but uses a different frequency than a telephone, allowing a computer to access the Internet at the same time that a telephone is being used.
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disbursement
Any payment of funds made by the physician’s office for goods and services. Payment of funds
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hardware
The physical components of a computer system, including the monitor, keyboard, and printer.
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local area network (LAN)
A network that connects computers in one building or a group of buildings.
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optical character recognition (OCR)
The process or technology of reading data in printed form by a device that scans and identifies characters.
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random-access memory (RAM)
The temporary, or programmable, memory in a computer.
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read-only memory (ROM)
A computer’s permanent memory, which can be read by the computer but not changed. It provides the computer with the basic operating instructions it needs to function.
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requisition
A formal request from a staff member or physician for the purchase of equipment or supplies. Also a physician’s order for laboratory tests. Formal request from a staff member or doctor
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virtual private network (VPN)
These are used to connect two or more computer systems.
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wide-area network (WAN)
A computer network in which the computers connected may be far apart, generally having a radius of half a mile or more.
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Purchase order
Form that authorizes a purchase for the practice
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desktop
The most commonly used personal computer in a medical office is the
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Which of the following are true about laptops?
They weigh only a few pounds, They are small, They are mobile
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What has a screen measuring 14 inches or less and is smaller than a laptop?
Subnotebook,Which are smaller than laptops but bigger than handled computers
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Which of the following do doctors typically use to look up medications and other reference information?Multiple choice question.
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
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Which of the following computers can be found in homes, offices, and schools?
Personal computers
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____________________ is a network system that connects local machines and allows information such as the office database system to be shared locally.Multiple choice question.
Intranet
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Keyboards, touch devices, pointing devices, modems, and scanners are known as
input devices.
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What are the two major processing components inside the computer cabinet?
- The central processing unit (CPU)
- The motherboard
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What types of information does a database management system contain?
Patient health information, Patient based information
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Which of the following is an externally attached drive that is small enough to be carried on a key chain yet can hold 16 gigabytes of data?
Jump drive
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which of the following items is not a pointing devices
keyboard
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which of the following are considered personal computers?
- desktops
- laptops
- PDA's
- All of these
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which of the following is the smallest storage drive?
) Zip drive
) Jump drive
) CD-ROM
) DVD-ROM
) Diskette
jump drive
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which software program would be most helpful if you wanted to produce a report on your patients with a family history of breast cancer?
)Database management
)Spreadsheet
Communication
)Appointment
)scheduling
)Word processing
Database Management
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many copiers are enow capable of multiple task. which of the following is not one of those tasks?
)Copying
)Faxing
)Calculations
)Scanning
)Collating
Calculations
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which of the following is a financial reason for considering a postage meter?
)It saves on trips to the post office.
)It cuts down on the different types of stamps needed in the office.
)Calculating postage for larger articles, including packages, is easier.
)It saves money by calculating and printing the exact postage needed.
)All of these
it saves money by calculating and printing the exact postage needed
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what is the most important reason to have paper-shredding capabilities for the medical office
)Decreases waste by cutting paper into small strips
)Destroys “mistakes” made in a medical record
)Destroys unneeded documents containing PHI
)Increases readily available packing material
)Destroys records of patients who leave the practice
destroys unneeded documents containing PHI
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when managing office supplies the goal is to achieve
) Efficiency
)Organization
)Resourcefulness
)Independence
)All of these
efficiency
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expendable items are those that are
) Able to be thrown away
)Used and must be restocked
)Used indefinitely
)Restored and reused
)Vital to the running of the office
Used and must be restocked
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Examples of clinical supplies are:
)Needles, syringes, and lubricating jelly
)Paper cups and toilet tissue
)Rubber bands, stamps, and file folders
)Patient education materials and insurance forms
)Paper drapes and HIPAA forms
needles, syringes, and lubricating jelly
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What is the recommended amount of time for keeping all copies of bills and order forms for supplies in the event the medical practice is audited by the internal revenue ?
7yrs
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The best way to deal with a telephone solicitation is to
ask for the name and telephone number of the firm and call back
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