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RHIA Mock Exam Practice Questions And
Answers 2025 Update.
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 - 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 - 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)
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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 - 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.) - 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 - Answer✔General hospital
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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 - 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) - 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 - 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
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01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-35-55, 01-34-54 - 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 - 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 - 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.
established the retrospective payment system. - Answer✔enacted legislation funding the
construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Dr. Thomas made an error in recording the progress notes in a patient's medical record. What is
the first thing he should do to correct the error?
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RHIA Mock Exam Practice Questions And
Answers 2025 Update.
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 - 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 - 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)
1
,©THESTAR 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 11:04PM.
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 - 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.) - 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 - Answer✔General hospital
2
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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 - 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) - 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 - 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
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01-34-54, 01-35-55, 02-05-49, 02-66-48
02-66-48, 02-05-49, 01-35-55, 01-34-54 - 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 - 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 - 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.
established the retrospective payment system. - Answer✔enacted legislation funding the
construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Dr. Thomas made an error in recording the progress notes in a patient's medical record. What is
the first thing he should do to correct the error?
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