HIM 101 Final himt 1100 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
to calculate storage needs - CORRECT ANSWER - (# records x avg inch per record=total
inches needed)
(# inches per shelf x # of shelves per unit=total inches per unit)
(total inches needed/total inches per unit=# units needed)
master patient index (MPI) - CORRECT ANSWER - permanent central index that
documents every patient seen at facility. primary guide to locating a record in a numerical filing
system. comprehensive maintenance program of system should have advanced person search.
patient registration system may serve as mpi. key to the identification and location of a patient's
health record.
overlay - CORRECT ANSWER - when two patients have the same record number.
medical info of two patients may become mixed.
overlap - CORRECT ANSWER - when patient has more than one medical record # in one
enterprise system
American Association of Medical Colleges - CORRECT ANSWER - standardizes the
curriculum for US med schools
allied health professions - CORRECT ANSWER - assist, facilitate or complement the
work of the physician
National Institute of Health - CORRECT ANSWER - uncovers new medical knowledge
that leads to health improvements
,Hill-Burton Act - CORRECT ANSWER - authorized grants for states to construct new
hospitals
Public Law 89-97 of 1965 - CORRECT ANSWER - amendments to Social Security Act
bringing Medicare and Medicaid into existence
Public Law 92-603 of 1972 - CORRECT ANSWER - legislation requiring hospitals and
extended-care facilities to establish a plan for utilization review and permanent utilization review
committees
Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - to ensure quality
efficiency and cost effectiveness of healthcare services provided to medicare beneficiaries
Tax Equality and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - purpose is to
control the rising cost of providing healthcare services to medicare beneficiaries and established
pps system
National Practitioner Data Bank - CORRECT ANSWER - clearinghouse for info about
medical practitioners who have a history of malpractice
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
provides stimulus funds to the US economy in the midst of a major economic downturn.
facilitates sharing of health info for better medical outcomes.
American Medical Association (AMA) - CORRECT ANSWER - promotes science and art
of medicine. maintains the CPT coding system. the betterment of public health. formed to
represent interests of physicians across the country.
American Hospital Association (AHA) - CORRECT ANSWER - facilitates the
interchange of ideas, comparing and contrasting methods of mgmt within hospitals. publishes the
Coding Clinic. to advance health of individuals and communities.
, The Joint Commission - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards to aid organizations in
setting safe and high quality healthcare. one the most sought after accreditation distinction by
healthcare facilities. to continually improve health care for the public in collaboration with other
stakeholders by evaluating health care orgs and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and
effective care of the highest quality and value.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) - CORRECT ANSWER - promotes
high ethical standards and conduct and enhance healthcare leadership and mgmt excellence. to
advance members and healthcare mgmt excellence and to be the premier professional society for
healthcare execs dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.
American Health Information Mgmt Association (AHIMA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
membership org for managers of health record services and healthcare info. to lead health
informatics and information mgmt community to advance professional practice and standards.
community of professional providing support to members and strengthening the industry and
profession. values code of ethical HIM practice, values public's right to private and high quality
health info, celebrates and promotes diversity
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) - CORRECT ANSWER - ...
ways a hospital can be categorized - CORRECT ANSWER - # beds (<100 small/500+
large), type of svcs, types of patients, for profit or not-for-profit, type of ownership
(govt/proprietary/voluntary)
why did # hospitals decrease in 1980s - CORRECT ANSWER - due to medical advances
and cost containment measures that caused many procedures once required inpatient stay to be
performed on outpatient basis
long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - over 30 days
acute care - CORRECT ANSWER - average length of stay 30 days or less
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
to calculate storage needs - CORRECT ANSWER - (# records x avg inch per record=total
inches needed)
(# inches per shelf x # of shelves per unit=total inches per unit)
(total inches needed/total inches per unit=# units needed)
master patient index (MPI) - CORRECT ANSWER - permanent central index that
documents every patient seen at facility. primary guide to locating a record in a numerical filing
system. comprehensive maintenance program of system should have advanced person search.
patient registration system may serve as mpi. key to the identification and location of a patient's
health record.
overlay - CORRECT ANSWER - when two patients have the same record number.
medical info of two patients may become mixed.
overlap - CORRECT ANSWER - when patient has more than one medical record # in one
enterprise system
American Association of Medical Colleges - CORRECT ANSWER - standardizes the
curriculum for US med schools
allied health professions - CORRECT ANSWER - assist, facilitate or complement the
work of the physician
National Institute of Health - CORRECT ANSWER - uncovers new medical knowledge
that leads to health improvements
,Hill-Burton Act - CORRECT ANSWER - authorized grants for states to construct new
hospitals
Public Law 89-97 of 1965 - CORRECT ANSWER - amendments to Social Security Act
bringing Medicare and Medicaid into existence
Public Law 92-603 of 1972 - CORRECT ANSWER - legislation requiring hospitals and
extended-care facilities to establish a plan for utilization review and permanent utilization review
committees
Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - to ensure quality
efficiency and cost effectiveness of healthcare services provided to medicare beneficiaries
Tax Equality and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 - CORRECT ANSWER - purpose is to
control the rising cost of providing healthcare services to medicare beneficiaries and established
pps system
National Practitioner Data Bank - CORRECT ANSWER - clearinghouse for info about
medical practitioners who have a history of malpractice
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
provides stimulus funds to the US economy in the midst of a major economic downturn.
facilitates sharing of health info for better medical outcomes.
American Medical Association (AMA) - CORRECT ANSWER - promotes science and art
of medicine. maintains the CPT coding system. the betterment of public health. formed to
represent interests of physicians across the country.
American Hospital Association (AHA) - CORRECT ANSWER - facilitates the
interchange of ideas, comparing and contrasting methods of mgmt within hospitals. publishes the
Coding Clinic. to advance health of individuals and communities.
, The Joint Commission - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards to aid organizations in
setting safe and high quality healthcare. one the most sought after accreditation distinction by
healthcare facilities. to continually improve health care for the public in collaboration with other
stakeholders by evaluating health care orgs and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and
effective care of the highest quality and value.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) - CORRECT ANSWER - promotes
high ethical standards and conduct and enhance healthcare leadership and mgmt excellence. to
advance members and healthcare mgmt excellence and to be the premier professional society for
healthcare execs dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.
American Health Information Mgmt Association (AHIMA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
membership org for managers of health record services and healthcare info. to lead health
informatics and information mgmt community to advance professional practice and standards.
community of professional providing support to members and strengthening the industry and
profession. values code of ethical HIM practice, values public's right to private and high quality
health info, celebrates and promotes diversity
National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) - CORRECT ANSWER - ...
ways a hospital can be categorized - CORRECT ANSWER - # beds (<100 small/500+
large), type of svcs, types of patients, for profit or not-for-profit, type of ownership
(govt/proprietary/voluntary)
why did # hospitals decrease in 1980s - CORRECT ANSWER - due to medical advances
and cost containment measures that caused many procedures once required inpatient stay to be
performed on outpatient basis
long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - over 30 days
acute care - CORRECT ANSWER - average length of stay 30 days or less
