CHIMA UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Define HIM
ANSWER
The discipline that focuses on health care data and the management of healthcare information
in the electronic, paper, hybrid, images, verbal/audio format in combination with the
translation of data in these formats into usable forms of information for the advancement of
health and health care of individuals and populations.
Question 2.
What are the six areas of HIM expertise
ANSWER
1) Privacy
2) Education
3) Standards
4) Data quality management
5) Coding, terminology, and classifications
6) Health Records Management
Question 3.
CHIMA vision
ANSWER
A healthy Canada enabled by Quality Health Information.
Question 4.
Four strategic directions
ANSWER
1) Strengthen member relations
2) Evolve the college
3) Focus on knowledge, research and business development
4) Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
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, Question 5.
CHIMA mission
ANSWER
A national organization advancing the Health Information Management profession.
Question 6.
As a national association CHIMA:
ANSWER
- supports continuing education and professional practice of HIM professionals
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the development and integration of electronic HIM
- advocate for and strengthen the HIM role in health care settings across the continuum of care
Question 7.
As a federally chartered college, we:
ANSWER
- single source of credentialed HIMs
- partner with educational institutions, our members, industry, and employers to develop the
competencies, skills and knowledge for the HIM profession
- provide essential research and expertise in health information standards and best practice
Question 8.
As a profession we:
ANSWER
- contribute to client care, outcomes and safety through the provision of accurate, complete,
timely and accessible health information
- support the Canadian public by advocating for and monitoring the privacy, security, and
confidentiality of personal health information
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Define HIM
ANSWER
The discipline that focuses on health care data and the management of healthcare information
in the electronic, paper, hybrid, images, verbal/audio format in combination with the
translation of data in these formats into usable forms of information for the advancement of
health and health care of individuals and populations.
Question 2.
What are the six areas of HIM expertise
ANSWER
1) Privacy
2) Education
3) Standards
4) Data quality management
5) Coding, terminology, and classifications
6) Health Records Management
Question 3.
CHIMA vision
ANSWER
A healthy Canada enabled by Quality Health Information.
Question 4.
Four strategic directions
ANSWER
1) Strengthen member relations
2) Evolve the college
3) Focus on knowledge, research and business development
4) Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
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, Question 5.
CHIMA mission
ANSWER
A national organization advancing the Health Information Management profession.
Question 6.
As a national association CHIMA:
ANSWER
- supports continuing education and professional practice of HIM professionals
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the development and integration of electronic HIM
- advocate for and strengthen the HIM role in health care settings across the continuum of care
Question 7.
As a federally chartered college, we:
ANSWER
- single source of credentialed HIMs
- partner with educational institutions, our members, industry, and employers to develop the
competencies, skills and knowledge for the HIM profession
- provide essential research and expertise in health information standards and best practice
Question 8.
As a profession we:
ANSWER
- contribute to client care, outcomes and safety through the provision of accurate, complete,
timely and accessible health information
- support the Canadian public by advocating for and monitoring the privacy, security, and
confidentiality of personal health information
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