AHIMA RHIA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

AHIMA RHIA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 521:

  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.
  C. Refer her to the Employee Assistance Program.

• Question 522:

  A patient's history includes the following documentation:

  Small ulcers (chancres) appeared on the genitalia and disappeared after 4 to 6 weeks

  Elevated temperature, skin rash, and enlarged lymph nodes

  Which of the following procedures will be used to initially diagnose the patient?

  A. bone marrow test.
  B. chest x-ray.
  C. serology test.
  D. thyroid scan.
  C. serology test.

• Question 523:

  Which type of system would be utilized to help the CEO of a facility in determining whether not to expand the radiation therapy services?

  A. clinical information system
  B. strategic decision support system
  C. ambulatory care system
  D. enterprise system
  B. strategic decision support system

• Question 524:

  What is the biggest problem with the pie graph displayed?

  

  A. There is not enough variation in the patterns to clearly distinguish between females and children.
  B. The total males and females do not equal the total children, adolescents, and adults.
  C. There are no definitions for children, adolescents, and adults.
  D. There is more than one variable displayed on the chart.
  D. There is more than one variable displayed on the chart.

• Question 525:

  Sam Spade has been injured in a MVA. The organ in his body, situated at the upper left of his abdominal cavity, under the ribs, that is part of his lymphatic system has been ruptured and he is bleeding internally. Sam needs a surgical procedure known as a

  A. sequestrectomy.
  B. sialoadenectomy
  C. sigmoidoscopy
  D. splenectomy
  D. splenectomy

• Question 526:

  As the HIM clerical supervisor, Debbie is concerned that some employees are not utilizing theft talents and skills effectively. Which of the following should Debbie consider first?

  A. revising job descriptions
  B. performing a job analysis
  C. observing the workers more closely
  D. giving the employees additional responsibilities
  B. performing a job analysis

• Question 527:

  Modified radical mastoidectomy

  A. 69511
  B. 69505
  C. 69635
  D. 69641
  B. 69505

• Question 528:

  Patient was seen for excision of two interdigital neuroma from the left foot.

  

  A. 64774
  B. 64776
  C. 28080
  D. 28080, 28080
  D. 28080, 28080

• Question 529:

  A new health information management clerk has been on staff for 2 days. She has thus far analyzed charts incorrectly, sent out confidential information improperly, and used the cop machine inappropriately. Evaluate this situation and determine the best resolution.

  A. Review the job description and job procedure with clerk and follow up with an in-service.
  B. Review the job procedure with the clerk and have the analysis supervisor monitor her progress.
  C. Review the job description and job procedure with the clerk and follow up with a merit evaluation.
  D. Review job procedures with the clerk and follow up with an in-service.
  B. Review the job procedure with the clerk and have the analysis supervisor monitor her progress.

• Question 530:

  A patient is admitted for treatment of peripheral vascular disease, renal failure, and diabetes mellitus. The coder would

  A. assign codes for PVD, renal failure, and diabetes.
  B. assign codes for diabetes with peripheral vascular and renal manifestations.
  C. query physician for causal relationship between the PVD, renal failure, and diabetes.
  D. assign codes of diabetes with PVD and a code for renal failure.
  C. query physician for causal relationship between the PVD, renal failure, and diabetes.