Question 1

Health Information Management (HIM) dates back to _____.
A) 1918
B) 1928
C) 1938
D) 1948

Accepted Answer

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) was founded in 1928, marking the formal beginning of Health Information Management as a recognized field.

Question 2

ACOS is an acronym for the _____, the organization that was useful in pushing for standards in medical records.
A) Association of Community Scientist
B) American College of Sciences
C) American College of Surgeons
D) Association of Commission on Science

Accepted Answer

ACOS stands for the American College of Surgeons, which has been instrumental in advocating for standards in medical records.

Question 3

In the 1960s and 1970s, universities began to merge the disciplines of _____, which helped to bring about the computerization of medical records.
A) Science and Medical Information
B) Medical Records and Computers
C) Computers and Clinical Science
D) Health Information and Computers

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Advocacy for electronic medical records was based on the expectation of _____.
A) Reduction in patient deaths and injuries
B) Patient satisfaction
C) Ease of application
D) Provider satisfaction

Accepted Answer

Advocacy for electronic medical records (EMRs) has been primarily based on the expectation that they would lead to a reduction in patient deaths and injuries by improving the accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency of medical record-keeping, thereby enhancing patient safety and care quality.

Question 5

The scope of practice for health information managers is based on _____.
A) Education, employment location, and individual state requirements
B) Education, funding, and licensing
C) Individual state requirements, facility, and certifications
D) Experience, education, and location

Accepted Answer

The scope of practice for health information managers is determined by their education, where they are employed, and the specific requirements of the state they work in. These factors collectively define the boundaries and responsibilities of their professional role.

Question 6

Individuals interested in teaching in HIM will typically need _____.
A) Certification
B) A master's degree
C) A license
D) A doctoral degree

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals interested in teaching in HIM will...

Question 7

The job outlook for HIM is projected to grow _____ between now and 2020.
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 21%
D) 24%

Accepted Answer

The job outlook for Health Information Management (HIM) was projected to grow by 21% between the years leading up to 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Question 8

The process of verifying information on medical staff and providers is called _____.
A) Registration
B) Credentialing
C) Certification
D) License review

Accepted Answer

Credentialing is the process of verifying the qualifications, experience, and professional standing of medical staff and providers.

Question 9

_____ are codes used to assign classifying data related to the disease or illness.
A) IDD
B) ICC
C) ICD
D) DCC

Accepted Answer

ICD stands for International Classification of Diseases, which is a system used to code and classify diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, and external causes of injury or diseases.

Question 10

_____ is a process where peer reviewers confirm the characteristics and qualities of a program have been met.
A) Certification
B) Acknowledgment
C) Credentialing
D) Licensing

Accepted Answer

Certification is a process where peer reviewers confirm the characteristics and qualities of a program have been met.

Question 11

To sit for the national registry examination for registered health information administrator, one must have a _____ degree.
A) Bachelor's
B) Master's
C) Certification and/or an associate's
D) License

Accepted Answer

A Bachelor's degree is required to sit for the national registry examination for a registered health information administrator.

Question 12

The difference between HIM and Health Information Technology is _____.
A) Job roles
B) Certification
C) Experience
D) Education level

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference between HIM and Health Information...

Question 13

One of the biggest challenges connected to working in HIM is _____.
A) The number of responsibilities
B) Patient care
C) The number of changes in the health-care environment
D) Policy

Accepted Answer

The health-care environment is constantly evolving with new regulations, technologies, and practices, making it challenging for Health Information Management (HIM) professionals to keep up with the changes.

Question 14

The largest accreditation organization in the United States is the _____.
A) Council on Elementary Education
B) Commission on Higher Education
C) Commission Secondary Education
D) Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Accepted Answer

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is the largest accreditation organization in the United States, overseeing a large number of accrediting agencies that accredit institutions of higher education.

Question 15

Advanced degrees in HIM would require courses in _____.
A) Medical terminology
B) Botany
C) Finance
D) English

Accepted Answer

The answer of Advanced degrees in HIM would require courses...

Question 16

In 2012, the majority (60%) of jobs in HIM were in _____.
A) Home health centers
B) Hospital and integrated delivery systems
C) Nursing homes
D) Community health centers

Accepted Answer

In 2012, the majority of jobs in Health Information Management (HIM) were in hospitals and integrated delivery systems, which are large organizations that manage patient care across multiple facilities.

Question 17

To create a stimulus in a lagging economy, _____was/were created.
A) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
B) The Health Information Technology for Economic Health
C) Service learning
D) Community-based hospitals

Accepted Answer

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was enacted in 2009 to stimulate the economy during the recession by investing in infrastructure, education, health, and renewable energy.

Question 18

Information about a patient's diagnosis, treatments, and test results are all part of _____.
A) The patient's private files
B) Health Information
C) Reimbursement status
D) Insurance files

Accepted Answer

Health Information encompasses all data related to a patient's health status, including diagnoses, treatments, and test results, regardless of whether it's stored in private files, insurance records, or elsewhere.

Question 19

Patient privacy and confidentiality are part of the ______ of 1996.
A) HIOPI
B) HIPPA
C) HOIPA
D) HIPAA

Accepted Answer

Patient privacy and confidentiality are part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

Question 20

Regional extension centers were established to provide support to health-care providers for _____.
A) Reimbursement on Medicare patient accounts
B) Selection and implementation of electronic medical records
C) Improvement of quality care for adult patient populations
D) Improvement of quality care for pediatrics

Accepted Answer

Regional extension centers were established to support health-care providers in the selection and implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs), aiming to improve healthcare delivery and patient care through technology.

Quiz 17: Health Information Management

Health Information Management (HIM) dates back to _____.

ACOS is an acronym for the _____, the organization that was useful in pushing for standards in medical records.

In the 1960s and 1970s, universities began to merge the disciplines of _____, which helped to bring about the computerization of medical records.

Advocacy for electronic medical records was based on the expectation of _____.

The scope of practice for health information managers is based on _____.

Individuals interested in teaching in HIM will typically need _____.

The job outlook for HIM is projected to grow _____ between now and 2020.

The process of verifying information on medical staff and providers is called _____.

_____ are codes used to assign classifying data related to the disease or illness.

_____ is a process where peer reviewers confirm the characteristics and qualities of a program have been met.

To sit for the national registry examination for registered health information administrator, one must have a _____ degree.

The difference between HIM and Health Information Technology is _____.

One of the biggest challenges connected to working in HIM is _____.

The largest accreditation organization in the United States is the _____.

Advanced degrees in HIM would require courses in _____.

In 2012, the majority (60%) of jobs in HIM were in _____.

To create a stimulus in a lagging economy, _____was/were created.

Information about a patient's diagnosis, treatments, and test results are all part of _____.

Patient privacy and confidentiality are part of the ______ of 1996.

Regional extension centers were established to provide support to health-care providers for _____.