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Chapter 7 E-Medicine in RespiratoryCare questions with answers.
what is the definition of E-Medicine? ANS - refers to the use of computerized or digital technology to
enhance efficiency and effectiveness of health care and more specifically patient care
what are examples of E-Medicine? ANS - digital applications related to electronic health records,
disease management, etc
what are electronic health records(EHR)? ANS - the sum of all electronic medical records produced by a
patient during the different encounters with various health care entities throughout a lifetime
what are electronic medical records(EMR)? ANS - computerized records produced every time a patient
uses health services; owned by the hospital or health care organization
what are examples of nonclinical information that is also saved electronically? ANS - patient
demographics, health insurance, history and physical exam, progress notes, labs/tests, and vitals
why does it help that physician orders are also computerized? ANS - it saves time and reduces
transcription errors due to handwriting clarity issues and also helps facilitate patient care and reduce
medical errors
what are the issues in health care organizations when it comes to software packages? ANS - using
separate software packages for individual functions
what is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act(HITECH Act)? ANS - its
part of a national strategy for building a national health information infrastructure
why is it good to use a single comprehensive software package to address issues? ANS - to provide
integral functionality to enhance both efficiency and effectiveness, as well as comply with HITECH Act
, what are some applications of electronics in diagnostics? ANS - hemoglobin monitoring, blood gas and
point-of-care testing, medial imaging applications, and pulmonary function testing
what is PACS? ANS - an application that allows for imaging storage, portability, communication, and
clinical integration of all imaging modalities with the EHR
what are the 2 applications of electronics in acute care settings? ANS - mechanical ventilators and
therapist-driven protocols
what do mechanical ventilators have the potential to do? ANS - to improve the quality and consistency
of ventilator charting; also improve completeness, accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
what do therapist-driven protocols do? ANS - evidence-based protocols can improve health outcomes;
automated protocols can assist with spontaneous breathing trials
what is an example of an automated breathing trial? ANS - ventilator weaning
what are the applications of technology in non-acute care settings and chronic diseases? ANS - to
develop protocols to address main reasons for readmissions to emphasize patient and family education
and follow-up
what are the 2 chronic diseases? ANS - asthma and COPD
what does technology do to help monitor asthma? ANS - use monitored patient data to tailor the
adjustment to the plan of care
what does technology do to help monitor COPD? ANS - E-medicine applications facilitate education,
self-management, and timely feedback from health care providers
what are the 3 types of treatments for tobacco use and dependence? ANS - phone-based applications,
internet-based treatment programs, and automated contacts via e-mail or text messages
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