AHIMA AHIMA Certifications RHIA Questions & Answers

• Question 251:

  Arizona Health System has numerous semiretired staff. The Human Resources Department has provided training regarding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), emphasizing that it protects employees and applicants between what ages?

  A. 50 and 75

  B. 45 and 99

  C. 62 and 85

  D. 40 and 70

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 252:

  Heartland Health System has set hiring goals and taken steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for protected groups' members (e.g., American Indians, women, blacks, etc.). It is complying with

  A. Affirmative Action.

  B. Equal Pay Act.

  C. Minority Hiring Act.

  D. Civil Rights Act.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 253:

  Gary's primary concern is job continuity and adequate health insurance for his large family. level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs does Gary operate from?

  A. physiological

  B. self-actualization

  C. esteem

  D. safety

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 254:

  Employers may be able to demonstrate that age is a reasonable requirement for a position. Su an exception to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is called a

  A. job description essential.

  B. bona fide occupational qualification.

  C. essential element for employment.

  D. there is no such exception to ADEA.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 255:

  Julian supervises the department's coding section. He notices that the coding technician is working 30 additional minutes each day before clocking in at her scheduled starting time. After discussing her timecard with her, he discovers she is starting work early in order to check the unbilled account report. Under which act are you required to pay her for all hours worked?

  A. ERISA

  B. Fair Labor Standards Act

  C. National Labor Relations Act

  D. Equal Pay Act

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 256:

  Based on the following statistics from Utah Home Health, calculate the absenteeism rate.

  

  A. 0.44%

  B. 5.68%

  C. 5.8%

  D. 0.568%

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 257:

  As an HIM supervisor at Bayview Hospital, you supervise five employees. One of y employees reports that a co-worker has returned from lunch on numerous occasions with smell of alcohol on his breath. What is the best approach in handling this problem?

  A. Confront the employee and place him on suspension for 1 week.

  B. Terminate the employee immediately.

  C. Ignore the report because it is hearsay.

  D. Handle the situation the same as you would any other disease that affects an employee' work.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 258:

  Nancy arrives for work Monday through Friday any time between 7:00 and 9:00 AM, is on the job until at least 3:00 PM, and then may leave any time between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. Nancy's schedule is an example of

  A. the 8/80 work week.

  B. the staggered work hours program.

  C. variable work schedule.

  D. flex time.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 259:

  Your job description states that as Assistant Director of the Health Information Management Department, you will supervise day-to-day operations for the record processing, transcription, and release of information areas. What principle of management is described?

  A. specialization

  B. centralized authority

  C. span of control

  D. delegation

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 260:

  Bonnie's work performance has diminished over the last 2 weeks. In addition, she has uncharacteristic mood swings and has exhibited difficulty concentrating. She is also having difficulties with tardiness and attendance. As her supervisor, you meet with Bonnie to discuss your concerns. She reveals that she is struggling financially. What action should you take?

  A. Tell her that as long as she can perform her job acceptably, her personal life is none of your concern.

  B. Put her on probation.

  C. Refer her to the Employee Assistance Program.

  D. Terminate her.

  Correct Answer: C