HIM FINAL EXAM Question and
answers verified to pass 2025/2026
data precision - correct answer ✔the extent to which data have the values they are expected to have
data applications - correct answer ✔the purposes for which data is collected
data comprehensiveness - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are complete; data
complete all required elements
data definition - correct answer ✔the specific meaning of a heathcare related data element
data collection - correct answer ✔the processes by which data are collected
data accuracy - correct answer ✔the process by which data are free of identifiable errors; data are
correct
data consistency - correct answer ✔the extent to which data are reliable; that the dates of birth and all
information is the same
data warehousing - correct answer ✔the processes and systems by which data are archived
data accessiblity - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are obtainable; data is easy to
obtain
data currency - correct answer ✔the extent to which data are up to date; making sure that data is input
in record at time of occurence
, data availability - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are accessible whenever and
whereever they are needed
data analysis - correct answer ✔the processes by which data are translated into information that can
be used for designated applications
data - correct answer ✔the dates, number, image, symbol, letter and words that represent basic facts
observations about people processes, measurements and conditions
confidentiality - correct answer ✔the expectation that the personal information shared by an individual
with a healthcare provider during the course of care will be used only for its intended purpose
privacy - correct answer ✔the right of individuals to control access to their personal health information
security - correct answer ✔the protection of privacy of individuals and the confidentality of health
records
problem oriented health record format - correct answer ✔a documentation approach in which the
physician defines each clinical problem individually four components, the database, the problem list,
initial plans and progress notes
integrated health record format - correct answer ✔organizes all the paper forms in strict chronological
order and mixes the forms created by different departments
source oriented health record format - correct answer ✔organizes the information according to the
patient care department that provided the care
answers verified to pass 2025/2026
data precision - correct answer ✔the extent to which data have the values they are expected to have
data applications - correct answer ✔the purposes for which data is collected
data comprehensiveness - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are complete; data
complete all required elements
data definition - correct answer ✔the specific meaning of a heathcare related data element
data collection - correct answer ✔the processes by which data are collected
data accuracy - correct answer ✔the process by which data are free of identifiable errors; data are
correct
data consistency - correct answer ✔the extent to which data are reliable; that the dates of birth and all
information is the same
data warehousing - correct answer ✔the processes and systems by which data are archived
data accessiblity - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are obtainable; data is easy to
obtain
data currency - correct answer ✔the extent to which data are up to date; making sure that data is input
in record at time of occurence
, data availability - correct answer ✔the extent to which healthcare data are accessible whenever and
whereever they are needed
data analysis - correct answer ✔the processes by which data are translated into information that can
be used for designated applications
data - correct answer ✔the dates, number, image, symbol, letter and words that represent basic facts
observations about people processes, measurements and conditions
confidentiality - correct answer ✔the expectation that the personal information shared by an individual
with a healthcare provider during the course of care will be used only for its intended purpose
privacy - correct answer ✔the right of individuals to control access to their personal health information
security - correct answer ✔the protection of privacy of individuals and the confidentality of health
records
problem oriented health record format - correct answer ✔a documentation approach in which the
physician defines each clinical problem individually four components, the database, the problem list,
initial plans and progress notes
integrated health record format - correct answer ✔organizes all the paper forms in strict chronological
order and mixes the forms created by different departments
source oriented health record format - correct answer ✔organizes the information according to the
patient care department that provided the care
