AHIMA RHIA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

AHIMA RHIA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1381:

  An effective means of protecting the security of computerized health information would be to

  A. require all facility employees to change their passwords at least once a month.
  B. write detailed procedures for the entry of data into the computerized information system.
  C. install a system that would require fingerprint scanning and recognition for data access.
  D. develop clear policies on data security that are supported by the top management of the facility.
  D. develop clear policies on data security that are supported by the top management of the facility.

• Question 1382:

  Which of the following is NOT an alternative storage method for paper records?

  A. microfilm
  B. optical imaging
  C. computer
  D. outguide
  D. outguide

• Question 1383:

  HIM professionals increasingly participate on project teams. Tuckman has developed a model describing predictable stages. Which of the following reflects the stage where teams may experience disequilibrium?

  A. forming
  B. storming
  C. norming
  D. performing
  B. storming

• Question 1384:

  One of the major functions of the cancer registry is to ensure that patients receive regular and continued observation and management. How long should patient follow- up be continued?

  A. until remission occurs.
  B. 10 years.
  C. for the life of the patient.
  D. 1 year.
  C. for the life of the patient.

• Question 1385:

  Postage charges in the Health Information Department have increased during the last qua The department director has seen metered envelopes in the mail bin that do not appear to those used for departmental business. The best course of action for the director would be to

  A. remove the postage meter from the department.
  B. keep a watchful eye on the meter and who uses it.
  C. issue employee warnings at the next departmental meeting.
  D. assign responsibility for the postage meter to one employee.
  D. assign responsibility for the postage meter to one employee.

• Question 1386:

  The emergency department staff has complained that the clerical staff in your depart delaying stat reports. You decide to meet with your staff and develop a cause and effect DIAGRAM to determine possible reasons for the delay. You have explained the issue to your staff and set up a blank cause and effect diagram. The next step is to

  A. discuss the importance of prompt delivery of stat reports.
  B. determine whether there are internal conflicts in the area.
  C. brainstorm possible reasons for delays in delivering the reports.
  D. design a new system that will support prompt report delivery.
  C. brainstorm possible reasons for delays in delivering the reports.

• Question 1387:

  If the physician's standard fee for a service is $210.00 and the Medicare PAR fee is $115.00, what is the limiting charge for a nonparticipating (nonPAR) provider?

  A. $241.50
  B. $109.25
  C. $132.25
  D. $125.63
  D. $125.63

• Question 1388:

  Dr. Zambrano ordered a CEA test for Mr. Logan. Dr. Zambrano may be considering a diagnosis of

  A. cancer.
  B. carpet tunnel syndrome.
  C. cardiomyopathy.
  D. congestive heart failure.
  A. cancer.

• Question 1389:

  Based on the MS-DRG report above, what is the case-mix index for this facility?

  

  A. 0.204193
  B. 2.965807
  C. 11.639
  D. 57
  B. 2.965807

• Question 1390:

  Case Study #1

  Dr. Roberts, an orthopedic surgeon, and Nurse Parrish head nurse on the orthopedic surgery unit, have had an acrimonious working relationship for years. While making rounds on the unit, Dr. Roberts discovered that the physical therapy evaluation he has ordered for one of his patients had not been performed and became outraged. Even though he did not have proof, Dr. Roberts placed the blame for missed evaluation with Nurse Parresh. Dr. Roberts wrote in the patient's medical record that Nurse Parrish frilled to properly order the physical therapy evaluation because she was incompetent and could not be trusted to carry out even the simplest order. After heaving read Dr. Roberts note, Nurse Parrish countered by making a disparaging remark about Dr. Roberts to the medical personnel at the nurces' station. Nurse Parrish stated that Dr. Roberts was one who was incompetent and was responsible for the needless suffering of countless patients over the years.

  Referring to Case Study #1, the written statement by Dr. Roberts about Nurse Parrish's professional competence in the patient's medical record can constitute

  A. libel.
  B. slander.
  C. perjury
  D. defamation.
  A. libel.