HIT 101 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
To determine what research is currently being conducted in HIM, who would be the best
source of information? - Answer- AHIMA Foundation
The data in the EHR allows health professionals to examine the raw data and make
conclusions. This is known as: - Answer- Data analytics
Identify the professional organization that focuses on information and technology -
Answer- HIMSS
Someone who wishes to sit for the RHDI certification should contact which
organization? - Answer- AHDI
In order to qualify for an AHIMA fellowship, an individual must be a member of AHIMA
for a minimum of how many years - Answer- 10
A registered health information technician can earn continuing education units by -
Answer- Taking a college course
Once someone has earned the registered health information technician credential, it is a
lifetime certification - Answer- Incorrect, RHIT's must become recertified
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - Answer- CCHIIM
State college is applying for accreditation of the new HIM program. How long do they
have to complete their candidacy? - Answer- Two years
The two components of AHIMA's management structure are which of the following? -
Answer- Staff and volunteer
Critique the following statement: Premier members are AHIMA members who meet a
minimum age requirement - Answer- False. Emeritus members are 65 or older
Critique this statement: an RHIT must be at least 65 years old in order to qualify for
emeritus membership - Answer- True
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
To determine what research is currently being conducted in HIM, who would be the best
source of information? - Answer- AHIMA Foundation
The data in the EHR allows health professionals to examine the raw data and make
conclusions. This is known as: - Answer- Data analytics
Identify the professional organization that focuses on information and technology -
Answer- HIMSS
Someone who wishes to sit for the RHDI certification should contact which
organization? - Answer- AHDI
In order to qualify for an AHIMA fellowship, an individual must be a member of AHIMA
for a minimum of how many years - Answer- 10
A registered health information technician can earn continuing education units by -
Answer- Taking a college course
Once someone has earned the registered health information technician credential, it is a
lifetime certification - Answer- Incorrect, RHIT's must become recertified
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - Answer- CCHIIM
State college is applying for accreditation of the new HIM program. How long do they
have to complete their candidacy? - Answer- Two years
The two components of AHIMA's management structure are which of the following? -
Answer- Staff and volunteer
Critique the following statement: Premier members are AHIMA members who meet a
minimum age requirement - Answer- False. Emeritus members are 65 or older
Critique this statement: an RHIT must be at least 65 years old in order to qualify for
emeritus membership - Answer- True
