QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
TO PASS
◉ The first professional association for health information managers
was established in what year? Answer: 1928
◉ What is the term that describes the formal approval process for
academic programs in health information technology, health information
management, and health informatics? Answer: Accreditation
◉ Which one of the following is considered a conventional role for
health information professionals? Answer: Tracking incomplete health
records
◉ In order to propose a change to the HIM profession, the request
should go to the which one of the following AHIMA entities? Answer:
House of Delegates
◉ When an HIM director is presented with a difficult dilemma, which of
the following AHIMA channels is a good source for which they may
request advice from other HIM professionals? Answer: Engage
Community
,◉ To determine what research is currently being conducted in HIM, who
would be the best AHIMA source of information? Answer: Foundation
◉ The data in the EHR allows health professionals to examine the raw
data and make conclusions. This is known as which of the following?
Answer: Data Analytics
◉ Select the professional organization that focuses on healthcare
information and technology. Answer: HIMSS
◉ Which organization sponsors the Registered Healthcare
Documentation Integrity certification? Answer: AHDI
◉ A qualification for AHIMA fellowship is that an individual must be a
member of AHIMA for a minimum of _________ years. Answer: 10
◉ A registered health information technician can earn continuing
education units by doing which of the following? Answer: Successfully
completing an academic course
◉ Once someone has earned the registered health information technician
(RHIT) credential, it is an active lifetime certification. Assess this
statement for correctness. Answer: This is incorrect as RHITs must
become recertified.
, ◉ Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams?
Answer: CCHIIM
◉ Ogeechee Technical College is applying for accreditation of the new
HIM program. How long do they have to complete their candidacy?
Note: OTC's HIMT program is accredited. Answer: 2
◉ The two components of AHIMA's management structure are which of
the following? Answer: Staff and volunteer
◉ Critique the following statement: Premier members are AHIMA
members who meet a minimum age requirement. Answer: This is a false
statement as it describes an emeritus member.
◉ A Registered Health Information Technician must be at least 65 years
old in order to qualify for emeritus membership. Answer: This is a true
statement.
◉ Health information professionals are expected to conduct themselves
professionally. This manner is described in AHIMA's _________.
Answer: Code of Ethics