WGU D391 HLTH 2012 Healthcare Ecosystems OA READINESS EXAM Q & S ©2025/2026
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a
healthcare ecosystem?
 A) Patients
 B) Healthcare providers
 C) Social influencers
 D) Regulatory bodies
 Answer: C) Social influencers
 Rationale: While social influencers can impact
healthcare perceptions, they are not a formal component of
the healthcare ecosystem like patients, providers, or
regulatory bodies.
2. What is a primary benefit of integrating telehealth into
the healthcare ecosystem?
 A) Increased patient wait times
 B) Enhanced access to care
 C) Decreased communication among providers
 D) Reduction in healthcare transparency
 Answer: B) Enhanced access to care
 Rationale: Telehealth increases access to healthcare
services, particularly for individuals in remote areas or with
mobility constraints.
3. Which data interoperability standard is widely used in
healthcare for electronic health records (EHRs)?
 A) HL7
 B) XML
 C) JSON
 D) CSV
 Answer: A) HL7
 Rationale: HL7 is the primary standard used for the
exchange of healthcare information in EHRs and other