Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 14

Your hospital is working toward the implementation of an electronic health record. In the meantime you are using an electronic document management system.
The EDMS is an example of a(n):

Answer options

• A. EHR
• B. bridge technology
• C. knowledge-based system
• D. clinical decision support system

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as an electronic document management system is designed to organize and manage documents, which aligns with the definition of a knowledge-based system. Options A and D are incorrect because they refer specifically to electronic health records and clinical decision support, respectively, while option B, bridge technology, does not accurately describe the function of an EDMS.