. It is determined that a patient's latest EHR entry is missing notes on associated pathology results. Which system should be used to identify the time specific results for the associated visit?
Laboratory-information system
Patient acuity/staff scheduling
Radiology-information system
Results-reporting
The Correct Answer is A
A. Laboratory-information system. – This system manages all laboratory data, including pathology results, and can provide time-specific results for the patient’s visit.
B. Patient acuity/staff scheduling. – This system focuses on managing staff assignments and patient care levels but does not provide laboratory result details.
C. Radiology-information system. – This system manages imaging and radiology data but is not relevant for pathology results.
D. Results-reporting. – While this system reports results, it may not have the specific time-related context needed to link the results directly to the patient’s visit.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The radiology information system – This system stores and manages imaging studies, not laboratory tests like a Pap smear.
B. The pharmacy information system – This system is for medication records, unrelated to laboratory test results.
C. The computerized provider order entry system – This system is for entering patient care orders but not for viewing test results.
D. The laboratory information system – Laboratory results, including Pap smear results, are stored here, making it the correct choice.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Registration and scheduling system. – This system is primarily focused on managing patient appointments and scheduling, not employee payroll.
B. Laboratory-information system. – This system manages laboratory data and operations, such as specimen tracking and test results, and does not deal with payroll.
C. Admission/discharge/transfer system. – This system is related to patient management (admissions, discharges, transfers) and does not handle payroll matters.
D. Human-resources information system. – This system is specifically designed to manage employee information, including payroll, benefits, and staffing.