HIM 1000 Midterm Exam Chapter 1-7
1-Daisy has completed an associate's degree in HIM. She has taken and
passed the RHIT exam. What can be said about Daisy?
She is certified
What should an HIM professional do when faced with an ethical decision
on the job?
Follow the AHIMA Code of Ethics
An HIM graduate student wants to conduct research comparing the
accuracy of medical reports transcribed by hand to those produced using
voice recognition technology. What organization might provide funds to
support this research?
The AHIMA Foundation
Which of these situations would present an ethical dilemma for a
physician coder/biller?
Some Medicare patients were being billed for services they did not
receive
Which certification denotes a mastery of coding in a physician-based
setting?
CCS-P
Which statement is true about email?
Email is not a secure communication tool.
Email is a professional form of communication
RHIT, RHIA, and CCS exams are examples of what?
national certification exams
,Which answer best describes the concept of critical thinking?
rational analysis supported by evidence
Which HIM certification requires an associate's degree?
RHIT
Nina has a job in the HIM department of a large hospital reading the
records of discharged patients. In one record, Nina noticed that the
patient had received insulin daily while in the hospital, but diabetes was
not listed among the discharge diagnoses in the patient's record. As part
of her job, Nina has to call the physician and ask for clarification. What is
her job?
clinical documentation improvement specialist
Which position in a healthcare facility is required by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
privacy officer
Which type of skills are the most important for someone entering a new
field?
-transferable skills
Which task is performed by a clinical documentation improvement
specialist?
making sure doctors have documented all the diagnoses
East Side Hospital is planning to implement a computerized record
system. The HIM department wants to hire someone who will help in the
implementation of the EHR. This position will assess the facility's needs,
, develop training materials, and deliver training to employees who will be
working with computerized records. What is the job title of this person?
EHR implementation coordinator and trainer
Which item would be considered professional attire?
Small pierced earrings
This organization accredits two- and four-year HIM programs
CAHIIM
A certified HIM professional with a two-year associate's```` degree would
qualify for this credential
RHIT
This form of nonverbal communication is acceptable in a professional
environment.
Maintaining eye contact
Which choice best defines ethics?
A code of behavior based on moral standards
What best describes the communication style an HIM professional
should use with physicians, patients, and other healthcare workers on
the job?
Use the style of communication that meets the needs of the individual.
chapter 2. Which plan is the Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Part C
1-Daisy has completed an associate's degree in HIM. She has taken and
passed the RHIT exam. What can be said about Daisy?
She is certified
What should an HIM professional do when faced with an ethical decision
on the job?
Follow the AHIMA Code of Ethics
An HIM graduate student wants to conduct research comparing the
accuracy of medical reports transcribed by hand to those produced using
voice recognition technology. What organization might provide funds to
support this research?
The AHIMA Foundation
Which of these situations would present an ethical dilemma for a
physician coder/biller?
Some Medicare patients were being billed for services they did not
receive
Which certification denotes a mastery of coding in a physician-based
setting?
CCS-P
Which statement is true about email?
Email is not a secure communication tool.
Email is a professional form of communication
RHIT, RHIA, and CCS exams are examples of what?
national certification exams
,Which answer best describes the concept of critical thinking?
rational analysis supported by evidence
Which HIM certification requires an associate's degree?
RHIT
Nina has a job in the HIM department of a large hospital reading the
records of discharged patients. In one record, Nina noticed that the
patient had received insulin daily while in the hospital, but diabetes was
not listed among the discharge diagnoses in the patient's record. As part
of her job, Nina has to call the physician and ask for clarification. What is
her job?
clinical documentation improvement specialist
Which position in a healthcare facility is required by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
privacy officer
Which type of skills are the most important for someone entering a new
field?
-transferable skills
Which task is performed by a clinical documentation improvement
specialist?
making sure doctors have documented all the diagnoses
East Side Hospital is planning to implement a computerized record
system. The HIM department wants to hire someone who will help in the
implementation of the EHR. This position will assess the facility's needs,
, develop training materials, and deliver training to employees who will be
working with computerized records. What is the job title of this person?
EHR implementation coordinator and trainer
Which item would be considered professional attire?
Small pierced earrings
This organization accredits two- and four-year HIM programs
CAHIIM
A certified HIM professional with a two-year associate's```` degree would
qualify for this credential
RHIT
This form of nonverbal communication is acceptable in a professional
environment.
Maintaining eye contact
Which choice best defines ethics?
A code of behavior based on moral standards
What best describes the communication style an HIM professional
should use with physicians, patients, and other healthcare workers on
the job?
Use the style of communication that meets the needs of the individual.
chapter 2. Which plan is the Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Part C
