RHIA Mock Exam Practice Questions And
Answers Graded A+.
Authorizations are always required for the use or disclosure of psychotherapy notes
except in which of the following situations:
- employee and employment-related activities
- health insurance carrier
-media-related activities
-carry out payment, treatment and operations - correct answer. carry out payment,
treatment and operations
Steve has submitted a written authorization to request a copy of his medical chart.
However, Steve's psychiatrist has determined that access to his PHI might endanger his
life or safety. What should the covered entity do concerning the request?
-release requested information to Steve's legal guardian
-confirm the psychiatrist decision and deny the request
-release requested information to Steve
-provide an appeals process to Steve for the denial - correct answer. -provide an
appeals process to Steve for the denial
A health information technician wants to obtain a chronological list of all patients
admitted to the facility during the third quarter with a diagnosis of appendicitis. Which
database should the technician utilize?
accession register (is a unique and irreplaceable official administrative document that
establishes the museum's legal right of ownership)
disease index (an alphabetical list of diseases with information about each condition,
such as the CDC's Diseases & Conditions A-Z Index.)
master patient index ( is a patient database used by healthcare organizations to
maintain accurate medical data across its various departments.)
patient register (is an organized system that uses observational study methods to
collect uniform data (clinical and other) to evaluate specified outcomes for a population
,defined by a particular disease, condition, or exposure, and that serves one or more
predetermined scientific, c - correct answer. patient register
Which of the following organizations is responsible for developing standards and
conducting investigations to determine compliance in matters related to occupational
safety and health?
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It gives employees the right
to pay premiums for and keep the group health insurance)
CMS
DHHS ( a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of
protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.)
OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and
healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.) - correct
answer. OSHA
Warren, a 12 year old Boy Scout breaks his leg while hiking with the troop. Which type
of facility might Warren's Boy Scout leader take him to for emergent treatment?
Ambulatory care clinic (is an outpatient facility for medical, surgical and diagnostic
procedures) non emergent situations
Surgicenter
General hospital
Specialty hospital - correct answer. General hospital
Tristan Vo brings a lawsuit against Houston Hospital for damages done to his knee
during surgery. What term best describes Tristan?
bailiff
attorney
plaintiff
defendant - correct answer. plaintiff
Which of the following is an example of a government agency that has an interest in the
standardization of records and data collection?
-Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- the Joint Commission
-American Medical Association (AMA)
-American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - correct answer.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
, The health record may be used for personal and nonpersonal reasons. Which is an
example of personal use of the health record?
-patient reviews record with provider for understanding of health status
- health information professional assigns ICD-10-CM codes
-employer reviews healthcare data to evaluate job injuries
-accrediting agency reviews record to assure quality health care - correct answer. -
patient reviews record with provider for understanding of health status
Place the following in terminal digit order:
01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-05-49, 01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-34-54, 01-35-55
01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-35-55, 01-34-54 - correct answer. 02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-34-
54, 01-35-55
As director of health information of a newly established acute-care facility, where would
you expect to find directives concerning the minimum health record contents?
- Benchmarks from area acute-care facilities
-Medical record committee meeting minutes
-The Joint Commission
-Credential committee meeting minutes - correct answer. The Joint Commission
Upon discharge analysis of a patient's record, the analyst does not see a discharge
order written by the physician. What can the analyst assume?
the family members requested hospice care
the patient left against medical advice
the patient will continue treatment on an outpatient basis
the patient died prior to discharge - correct answer. the patient left against medical
advice
The Hill-Burton Act of 1946:
assured the provision of health care for the indigent. (ACA)
provided health care to Americans 65 years of age and older (Medicare)
enacted legislation funding the construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Answers Graded A+.
Authorizations are always required for the use or disclosure of psychotherapy notes
except in which of the following situations:
- employee and employment-related activities
- health insurance carrier
-media-related activities
-carry out payment, treatment and operations - correct answer. carry out payment,
treatment and operations
Steve has submitted a written authorization to request a copy of his medical chart.
However, Steve's psychiatrist has determined that access to his PHI might endanger his
life or safety. What should the covered entity do concerning the request?
-release requested information to Steve's legal guardian
-confirm the psychiatrist decision and deny the request
-release requested information to Steve
-provide an appeals process to Steve for the denial - correct answer. -provide an
appeals process to Steve for the denial
A health information technician wants to obtain a chronological list of all patients
admitted to the facility during the third quarter with a diagnosis of appendicitis. Which
database should the technician utilize?
accession register (is a unique and irreplaceable official administrative document that
establishes the museum's legal right of ownership)
disease index (an alphabetical list of diseases with information about each condition,
such as the CDC's Diseases & Conditions A-Z Index.)
master patient index ( is a patient database used by healthcare organizations to
maintain accurate medical data across its various departments.)
patient register (is an organized system that uses observational study methods to
collect uniform data (clinical and other) to evaluate specified outcomes for a population
,defined by a particular disease, condition, or exposure, and that serves one or more
predetermined scientific, c - correct answer. patient register
Which of the following organizations is responsible for developing standards and
conducting investigations to determine compliance in matters related to occupational
safety and health?
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It gives employees the right
to pay premiums for and keep the group health insurance)
CMS
DHHS ( a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of
protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.)
OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and
healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing
standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.) - correct
answer. OSHA
Warren, a 12 year old Boy Scout breaks his leg while hiking with the troop. Which type
of facility might Warren's Boy Scout leader take him to for emergent treatment?
Ambulatory care clinic (is an outpatient facility for medical, surgical and diagnostic
procedures) non emergent situations
Surgicenter
General hospital
Specialty hospital - correct answer. General hospital
Tristan Vo brings a lawsuit against Houston Hospital for damages done to his knee
during surgery. What term best describes Tristan?
bailiff
attorney
plaintiff
defendant - correct answer. plaintiff
Which of the following is an example of a government agency that has an interest in the
standardization of records and data collection?
-Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- the Joint Commission
-American Medical Association (AMA)
-American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - correct answer.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
, The health record may be used for personal and nonpersonal reasons. Which is an
example of personal use of the health record?
-patient reviews record with provider for understanding of health status
- health information professional assigns ICD-10-CM codes
-employer reviews healthcare data to evaluate job injuries
-accrediting agency reviews record to assure quality health care - correct answer. -
patient reviews record with provider for understanding of health status
Place the following in terminal digit order:
01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-05-49, 01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-34-54, 01-35-55
01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-35-55, 01-34-54 - correct answer. 02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-34-
54, 01-35-55
As director of health information of a newly established acute-care facility, where would
you expect to find directives concerning the minimum health record contents?
- Benchmarks from area acute-care facilities
-Medical record committee meeting minutes
-The Joint Commission
-Credential committee meeting minutes - correct answer. The Joint Commission
Upon discharge analysis of a patient's record, the analyst does not see a discharge
order written by the physician. What can the analyst assume?
the family members requested hospice care
the patient left against medical advice
the patient will continue treatment on an outpatient basis
the patient died prior to discharge - correct answer. the patient left against medical
advice
The Hill-Burton Act of 1946:
assured the provision of health care for the indigent. (ACA)
provided health care to Americans 65 years of age and older (Medicare)
enacted legislation funding the construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
