RHIT Practice Exam NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE EXAM
2026-2027\LATEST VERSION WITH UPDATED 180
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
1. A health data analyst has been asked to compile a report of the percentage of
patients who had a baseline partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test performed
prior to receiving heparin. What clinical reports in the health record would the
health data analyst need to consult in order to prepare this report?
a. Physician progress notes and medication record
b. Nursing and physician progress notes
c. Medication administration record and clinical laboratory reports
d. Physician orders and clinical laboratory reports
c. Medication administration record and clinical laboratory reports
Clinical laboratory reports should be reviewed to determine if a partial
thromboplastin time (PTT) test was performed. Medication Administration
Records (MAR) should be reviewed to determine if heparin was given after the
PTT test was performed.
2. Which of the following is considered the authoritative resource in locating a
health record?
a. Disease index
b. Master patient index
c. Patient directory
d. Patient registry
b. Master patient index (MPI)
The master patient index (MPI) is the permanent record of all patients treated at
a healthcare facility. It is used by the HIM department to look up patient
demographics, dates of care, the patient's health record number, and other
information.
, 3. The HIM manager is conducting a study in which she is comparing
the current year's diagnosis codes to the proposed new codes for the
next fiscal year and documenting variations in order to assess the
impact on the organization. This process creates a:
a. Data chargemaster report
b. Data dictionary
c. Database management system
d. Data map
d. Data map
Data mapping is a process that allows for connections between two systems.
For example, mapping two different coding systems to show the
equivalent codes
allows for data initially captured for one purpose to be translated and used
for another purpose.
, 4. A family practitioner requests the opinion of a physician specialist who
reviews the patient's health record and examines the patient. In what type
of report would the physician specialist record findings, impressions, and
recommendations?
a. Consultation
b. Medical history
c. Physical examination
d. Progress notes
a. Consultation
The consultation report documents the clinical opinion of a physician other
than the primary or attending physician. The report is based on the
consulting physician's examination of the patient and a review of his or her
health record.
, 5. The master patient index (MPI) manager has identified a pattern of duplicate
health record numbers from the specimen processing area of the hospital. The
MPI manager merged the patient information and corrected the duplicates in the
patient information system. After this merging process, which department should
the MPI manager notify to correct the source system data?
a. Laboratory
b. Radiology
c. Quality Management
d. Registration
a. Laboratory
As the HIM department merges two duplicates together, the source system
(laboratory) also must be corrected. This creates new challenges for
organizations because merge functionality could be different in each system or
module, which in turn creates data redundancy. When duplicates are identified,
the department managers need to be notified. Addressing ongoing errors within
the MPI means an established quality measurement and maintenance program is
crucial to the future of healthcare.
2026-2027\LATEST VERSION WITH UPDATED 180
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
1. A health data analyst has been asked to compile a report of the percentage of
patients who had a baseline partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test performed
prior to receiving heparin. What clinical reports in the health record would the
health data analyst need to consult in order to prepare this report?
a. Physician progress notes and medication record
b. Nursing and physician progress notes
c. Medication administration record and clinical laboratory reports
d. Physician orders and clinical laboratory reports
c. Medication administration record and clinical laboratory reports
Clinical laboratory reports should be reviewed to determine if a partial
thromboplastin time (PTT) test was performed. Medication Administration
Records (MAR) should be reviewed to determine if heparin was given after the
PTT test was performed.
2. Which of the following is considered the authoritative resource in locating a
health record?
a. Disease index
b. Master patient index
c. Patient directory
d. Patient registry
b. Master patient index (MPI)
The master patient index (MPI) is the permanent record of all patients treated at
a healthcare facility. It is used by the HIM department to look up patient
demographics, dates of care, the patient's health record number, and other
information.
, 3. The HIM manager is conducting a study in which she is comparing
the current year's diagnosis codes to the proposed new codes for the
next fiscal year and documenting variations in order to assess the
impact on the organization. This process creates a:
a. Data chargemaster report
b. Data dictionary
c. Database management system
d. Data map
d. Data map
Data mapping is a process that allows for connections between two systems.
For example, mapping two different coding systems to show the
equivalent codes
allows for data initially captured for one purpose to be translated and used
for another purpose.
, 4. A family practitioner requests the opinion of a physician specialist who
reviews the patient's health record and examines the patient. In what type
of report would the physician specialist record findings, impressions, and
recommendations?
a. Consultation
b. Medical history
c. Physical examination
d. Progress notes
a. Consultation
The consultation report documents the clinical opinion of a physician other
than the primary or attending physician. The report is based on the
consulting physician's examination of the patient and a review of his or her
health record.
, 5. The master patient index (MPI) manager has identified a pattern of duplicate
health record numbers from the specimen processing area of the hospital. The
MPI manager merged the patient information and corrected the duplicates in the
patient information system. After this merging process, which department should
the MPI manager notify to correct the source system data?
a. Laboratory
b. Radiology
c. Quality Management
d. Registration
a. Laboratory
As the HIM department merges two duplicates together, the source system
(laboratory) also must be corrected. This creates new challenges for
organizations because merge functionality could be different in each system or
module, which in turn creates data redundancy. When duplicates are identified,
the department managers need to be notified. Addressing ongoing errors within
the MPI means an established quality measurement and maintenance program is
crucial to the future of healthcare.
