Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

To be recognized as a profession, which of the following does HIM require?

Registration
Certification
Accreditation
Preliminary training

A

Preliminary training

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2
Q

HIM professionals are expected to behave in a professional way. This manner is described in AHIMA’s _________.

A

Code of Ethics

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3
Q

The HIM director has a difficult situation, to request advice from other HIM professionals, the director should go to _____.

A

AHIMA Engage

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4
Q

To determine what research is currently being conducted in HIM, who would be the best source of information?

A

AHIMA Foundation

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5
Q

The formal approval process for academic programs in health information management is called _____?

A

Certification

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6
Q

The emphasis on traditional practice of HIM was to ensure _____.

A

Complete and accurate health record

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7
Q

The accountability framework and decision rights to achieve enterprise information management is known as _____.

A

Information governance

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8
Q

Identify the professional organization that focuses on information and technology.

A

HIMSS

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9
Q

Critique this statement: an RHIT must be at least 65 years old in order to qualify for emeritus membership.

A

This is a true statement.

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10
Q

The data in the EHR allows health professionals to examine the raw data and make conclusions. This is known as:

A

Data analytics

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11
Q

The medical staff operates according to a pre-determined set of policies called ___________.

A

Medical staff bylaws

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12
Q

To qualify as a critical access hospital, one of the criteria is to location a rural area.
T or F?

A

True

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13
Q

Registered nurses are only formally educated at the bachelor’s degree.

T or F?

A

False

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14
Q

As of 2017, what percent of the US economy was represented by healthcare spending?

A

17.9

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15
Q

Which of the following is a main goal in treating hospice patients?
.Reduce the costs for the patient’s family
.Cure the patient of their illness
. Minimize the stress and trauma of death
.Relieve the family of providing care

A

Minimize the stress and trauma of death

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16
Q

One of the functions of the board of directors is to approve the organization and makeup of the clinical staff.
T or F?

A

True

17
Q

The “C” in CIO stands for _____.

A

Cheif

18
Q
Health information management departments are considered which of the following?
 . Rehabilitation services 
 . Ancillary support service 
  .Clinical support services 
 . Administrative support services
A

Ancillary support service

19
Q

What is the name of the type of beds in a hospital that are defined by those authorized by the state?

A

Licensed

20
Q

Who has the primary responsibility for setting the overall direction of the hospital?

A

Board of directors

21
Q

What is a way that patient care managers and support staff use the data documented in the health record?

A

Evaluate the performance of employees

22
Q

Critique the following statement: Data and information mean the same thing.

A

This is a false statement because data is raw facts and figures and information is data converted into a meaningful format.

23
Q

The key to the identification and location of a patient’s health record is the

A

MPI

24
Q

The HIM department plans to purchase an information system that will track information provided to a requester. They plan to purchase a __________ system.

A

Disclosure of health information

25
Q

The numbering system that assigns one health record number per visit is _____.

A

Serial

26
Q

The use of the health record by a clinician to facilitate quality patient care is considered a ____________.

A

A primary purpose of the health record

27
Q

Which of the following statements justifies the need for versioning?

. It ensures that only the physician has access to previous versions of a document
. It ensures that all previous versions are deleted
.To ensure there is no confusion on the correct document
. To ensure that the user can decide which version to see

A

To ensure there is no confusion on the correct document

28
Q

Which of the following is a secondary purpose of the health record?
. Aid in billing and reimbursement functions
. Educate medical students
. Document patient care delivery
. Assist caregivers in patient care management

A

Educate medical students

29
Q

Critique the following statement: Patient care managers are individual users of health records.

A

True statement

30
Q

Determine the number of shelving units required to shelve 2,000 patient health records if the average health record is 0.75 inches. The shelving unit is 36 inches wide and has 8 shelves.

A

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