Question 1

Organized data that have been collected about a patient or a group of patients is called:

Accepted Answer

Health information refers to organized data that have been collected about a patient or a group of patients. This includes medical histories, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other relevant healthcare data.

Question 2

Data is a plural term. What is the singular form of the word data?

Accepted Answer

The singular form of "data" is "datum."

Question 3

You create a list of all the cases of the flu seen at the clinic in the past month. What is this list an example of?

Accepted Answer

Aggregate data is a collection of data that has been summarized or combined from a larger dataset. In this case, the list of all the cases of the flu seen at the clinic in the past month is an example of aggregate data because it is a summary of the larger dataset of all the patient records from the clinic.

Question 4

________________ is the process of examining the data and exploring them to create information.

Accepted Answer

Data analytics is the process of examining datasets to draw conclusions about the information they contain. This involves using specialized systems and software for data analysis, which helps in discovering patterns, trends, or insights that can be used to make informed decisions.

Question 5

Electronic data are collected and organized into a:

Accepted Answer

Electronic data are collected and organized into a database, which is a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

Question 6

What is the first step in collecting quality data?

Accepted Answer

Determining the needs of the users is the first step in collecting quality data because it ensures that the data collected will be relevant and useful for the intended purpose.

Question 7

What is the meaning of the expression, "garbage in, garbage out?"

Accepted Answer

The expression "garbage in, garbage out" means that if incorrect or poor-quality data is input into a system, the output will also be flawed or not useful. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring data quality at the start of any process or analysis.

Question 8

A(n) _________ field may contain both letters and numbers.

Accepted Answer

An alphanumeric field is designed to include both letters and numbers, making it suitable for a variety of data types such as passwords, product codes, and identifiers.

Question 9

Where would an HIM professional find a list of field names, their sizes, who collects them, and where the data is stored?

Accepted Answer

A data dictionary provides a detailed listing of all data elements that are pertinent to a system or application, including their names, sizes, data types, who is responsible for their collection, and where they are stored. This makes it an essential tool for Health Information Management (HIM) professionals to understand and manage the data within healthcare systems.

Question 10

Which organizational policy would prohibit creation of EHR fields for physician-specific data collection?

Accepted Answer

The policy that all EHR data elements must satisfy an organizational purpose would prohibit creating fields for physician-specific data collection if they do not serve a broader organizational need.

Question 11

What is the problem with a patient's Social Security number that is ten digits long?

Accepted Answer

Social Security numbers in the United States are issued with nine digits, formatted as XXX-XX-XXXX. Therefore, a ten-digit number would not be valid.

Question 12

A group of fields is called a:

Accepted Answer

A record is a collection of related fields that are usually treated as a unit. For example, a record might contain all the information about one customer, including name, address, and phone number.

Question 13

A group of characters is called a:

Accepted Answer

A group of characters is typically referred to as a field, especially in the context of databases where a field represents a single piece of data or attribute of a record.

Question 14

With what language does an HIM professional retrieve data in a relational database?

Accepted Answer

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the standard language for relational database management systems, used for retrieving and managing data.

Question 15

How is a relational database arranged?

Accepted Answer

Relational databases are structured as different tables, where each table can be linked to another through a common field, known as a foreign key. This allows for the organization and efficient querying of related data across multiple tables.

Question 16

What is the name for the unique identifier assigned to the patient at each visit?

Accepted Answer

The patient account number is a unique identifier assigned to the patient at each visit, distinguishing it from the MRN, which is a permanent identifier for the patient's medical records.

Question 17

Where is the demographic data collected by patient registration stored?

Accepted Answer

The master patient index (MPI) is a database that maintains a unique index (or identifier) for every patient registered at a healthcare organization. It stores demographic information, including name, date of birth, gender, address, and a unique patient identifier, making it the correct place for storing demographic data collected during patient registration.

Question 18

A standardized data set allows users of the data to:

Accepted Answer

A standardized data set allows users of the data to compare facilities and track trends.

Question 19

Which data set pertains to acute care facilities?

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) is specifically designed for acute care facilities to standardize the reporting of inpatient data, making it the correct choice for data pertaining to acute care facilities.

Question 20

How do providers know what data to report in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)?

Accepted Answer

The instructions for what data to report in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) are typically published by the entity to which the provider submits the data, ensuring that providers have the most current and relevant information for their reporting requirements.

Quiz 2: Collecting and Storing Health Care Data