HEALTH DATA CONTENT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What 4 distinct steps influenced development of HIM profession? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The
hospital standardization movement
2. The organization of records librarians
3. The approval of formal educational processes
4. An education curriculum for medical record (now known as heath record) librarians
Describe Hospital Standardization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Came about as a way to ensure that
healthcare services consistently meet certain quality and safety benchmarks.
-Involves creating uniform guidelines, protocols, and practices that hospitals follow to provide reliable,
high-quality care for patients.
-The purpose is to enhance patient outcomes, improve safety, streamline operations, and ensure
consistency in healthcare delivery across different hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Describe the Organization of the Association of Record Librarians - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-The
Organization of Association of Record Librarians was created to bring together professionals involved in
managing medical records.
-Its purpose is to establish standards, share knowledge, and promote best practices in record-keeping
within healthcare settings.
-By fostering collaboration and providing resources, it aims to enhance the accuracy, accessibility, and
confidentiality of patient information while supporting the efficient functioning of healthcare
institutions.
CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-is an organization that sets and maintains quality standards for educational
programs in health informatics and information management.
-It evaluates and accredits these programs to ensure they meet established criteria, preparing students
for successful careers in managing healthcare data, information systems, and technology.
-Its role is to uphold excellence in education and support the development of skilled professionals in the
field of health informatics and information management.
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅American
College of Surgeons
,HIM has been recognized as a profession since: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1928
The HIM profession is changing due to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Changes in technology
The new model of HIM practice is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Information focused
The traditional model of HIM practice was: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Department based
The organization that accredits HIM education programs is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅CAHIIM
AHIMA is made up of what 2 components: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. a volunteer component 2. a staff
component
Volunteer Component of AHIMA: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Establishes the organization's mission and
goals, develops policy, and provides oversight for the organization's operations.
Staff Component of AHIMA: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Carries out the operational tasks necessary to
support the organization's mission and goals.
-Works within the policies established by the volunteer component.
How are delegates elected? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AHIMA's members elect the delegates who serve
in the governing bodies of the organization.
AHIMA's board of directors: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Leads the volunteer structure.
-Responsible for managing the association and determining its direction.
-Responsible for ensuring that the organization is fiscally sound.
Members of AHIMA's board of directors: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-president/chair
,-president/chair-elect
-past president/chair
-speak of the House of Delegates
-nine elected directors
-chief executive officer of the organization
-advisor to the board
*Except for the chief executive office, who is selected by the board of directors, all members of the
board of directors are elected by the membership and serve 3-year terms of office; members much be
active members of the association.
Who is responsible for overseeing AHIMA's certification process and for setting policies and procedures?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅CCHIIM - Who is elected by the membership
Emeritus membership - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Allows AHIMA members who are 65 years or older to be
a member at a reduced rate.
National Committees - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AHIMA's president appoints the members of the
association's national committees, practice councils, and work groups.
House of Delegates - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Component of the volunteer structure
-Governs the profession
-Each component state association elects representatives to the House of Delegates to serve for a
specific term in office.
House of Delegates Specific Powers: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Approving standards that govern the
profession (AHIMA's Code of Ethics)
-Electing the members of AHIMA's nominating committee (except the chairman and appointed
members)
-Advising the board of directors in the development and modification of the association's plans
-Levying special assessments
, -Approving amendments to AHIMA's bylaws
-Approving the standing rules of the House of Delegates
-Approving resolutions
Component state associations (CSAs) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Provide their members with local access
to professional education, networking, and representation.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-headquarters are located in Chicago, IL
-CEO is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅professional
organization dedicated to the capture of health data and documentation.
Our college has applied to become accredited by CAHIIM. Which of the following is the name of the
interim stage of accredidation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Candidacy
Which of the following is the virtual network used by AHIMA members? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Engage
Which of the following functions governs the HIM profession? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅House of
Delegates
The primary focus of AHIMA is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Foster professional development of its
members
Which of the following certifications is administered by CCHIIM? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Registered
Health Information Technician
CAHIIM Accreditation Steps: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Self-Assessment
2. Application
3. Peer Review
What 4 distinct steps influenced development of HIM profession? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The
hospital standardization movement
2. The organization of records librarians
3. The approval of formal educational processes
4. An education curriculum for medical record (now known as heath record) librarians
Describe Hospital Standardization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Came about as a way to ensure that
healthcare services consistently meet certain quality and safety benchmarks.
-Involves creating uniform guidelines, protocols, and practices that hospitals follow to provide reliable,
high-quality care for patients.
-The purpose is to enhance patient outcomes, improve safety, streamline operations, and ensure
consistency in healthcare delivery across different hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Describe the Organization of the Association of Record Librarians - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-The
Organization of Association of Record Librarians was created to bring together professionals involved in
managing medical records.
-Its purpose is to establish standards, share knowledge, and promote best practices in record-keeping
within healthcare settings.
-By fostering collaboration and providing resources, it aims to enhance the accuracy, accessibility, and
confidentiality of patient information while supporting the efficient functioning of healthcare
institutions.
CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-is an organization that sets and maintains quality standards for educational
programs in health informatics and information management.
-It evaluates and accredits these programs to ensure they meet established criteria, preparing students
for successful careers in managing healthcare data, information systems, and technology.
-Its role is to uphold excellence in education and support the development of skilled professionals in the
field of health informatics and information management.
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅American
College of Surgeons
,HIM has been recognized as a profession since: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1928
The HIM profession is changing due to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Changes in technology
The new model of HIM practice is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Information focused
The traditional model of HIM practice was: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Department based
The organization that accredits HIM education programs is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅CAHIIM
AHIMA is made up of what 2 components: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. a volunteer component 2. a staff
component
Volunteer Component of AHIMA: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Establishes the organization's mission and
goals, develops policy, and provides oversight for the organization's operations.
Staff Component of AHIMA: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Carries out the operational tasks necessary to
support the organization's mission and goals.
-Works within the policies established by the volunteer component.
How are delegates elected? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AHIMA's members elect the delegates who serve
in the governing bodies of the organization.
AHIMA's board of directors: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Leads the volunteer structure.
-Responsible for managing the association and determining its direction.
-Responsible for ensuring that the organization is fiscally sound.
Members of AHIMA's board of directors: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-president/chair
,-president/chair-elect
-past president/chair
-speak of the House of Delegates
-nine elected directors
-chief executive officer of the organization
-advisor to the board
*Except for the chief executive office, who is selected by the board of directors, all members of the
board of directors are elected by the membership and serve 3-year terms of office; members much be
active members of the association.
Who is responsible for overseeing AHIMA's certification process and for setting policies and procedures?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅CCHIIM - Who is elected by the membership
Emeritus membership - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Allows AHIMA members who are 65 years or older to be
a member at a reduced rate.
National Committees - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AHIMA's president appoints the members of the
association's national committees, practice councils, and work groups.
House of Delegates - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Component of the volunteer structure
-Governs the profession
-Each component state association elects representatives to the House of Delegates to serve for a
specific term in office.
House of Delegates Specific Powers: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Approving standards that govern the
profession (AHIMA's Code of Ethics)
-Electing the members of AHIMA's nominating committee (except the chairman and appointed
members)
-Advising the board of directors in the development and modification of the association's plans
-Levying special assessments
, -Approving amendments to AHIMA's bylaws
-Approving the standing rules of the House of Delegates
-Approving resolutions
Component state associations (CSAs) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Provide their members with local access
to professional education, networking, and representation.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-headquarters are located in Chicago, IL
-CEO is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅professional
organization dedicated to the capture of health data and documentation.
Our college has applied to become accredited by CAHIIM. Which of the following is the name of the
interim stage of accredidation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Candidacy
Which of the following is the virtual network used by AHIMA members? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Engage
Which of the following functions governs the HIM profession? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅House of
Delegates
The primary focus of AHIMA is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Foster professional development of its
members
Which of the following certifications is administered by CCHIIM? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Registered
Health Information Technician
CAHIIM Accreditation Steps: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Self-Assessment
2. Application
3. Peer Review
