HIM 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following is the format for conferring a health information credential? -
ANS Certification
What is the role of the CEO? - ANS oversees day-to-day task of the HIM department. There
are other managers and staff that will collaborate with the CEO to carry out the tasks and vision
of the HIM department and company
Which of the following grants scholarships? - ANS AHIMA Foundation
Which of the following carries out operational tasks necessary to support the organization's
mission and goals? - ANS Staff
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - ANS CCHIIM - Commission on
Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management
Define the early history of health information management using four main areas. - ANS It
was departmental based. Physicians were responsible for documenting healthcare records and
they did not like it unless it was apart of medical research. There weren't any protocols to verify
the accuracy of those healthcare records. The records were printed off and placed in boxes. HIM
professionals realized having accurate health records was imperative to deliver quality patient
care. Privacy, security, diagnoses, coding, and information. You also need accurate health
records to make money.
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, Why as an HIM professional is it important to always follow the AHIMA code of ethics? -
ANS As an HIM professional it is important to always follow the AHIMA Code of Ethics
because it is a set of principles that all HIM professionals must abide by to carryout the mission
and values of the organization. As an HIM professional you will exposed to a lot of personal
information and it is our duty to protect and secure all health records. We must also be aware of
the consequences if we do not abide by the Code of Ethics - Legal issues
What is a virtual network of AHIMA members use to communicate via a web-based program
managed by AHIMA? - ANS Access
The AHIMA credential that is awarded to the associates degree test taker is the? - ANS RHIT -
Registered Health Information Technician
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the? - ANS ACS - American
College of Surgeons
Name one member benefit of the AHIMA virtual network. ie, what could a member do using
the software tool? - ANS You are able to network with peers that are on same level or
different level as you in your HIM career. You can also get discounts and study material for
certifications that are offered by AHIMA
Individuals who hold any of AHIMA's credentials must complete a designated number of
_______ to maintain their knowledge and skill base. - ANS CEU's - Continuing Education Units
The House of Delegates is part of the _________ structure? - ANS volunteer
Name one type of activity that would qualify for earning CEU's - ANS workshops, seminars,
and college courses. 20 hours for the first credit.
AHIMA is considered a __________ organization? - ANS membership
The HIM program at TCC is _______ certified - ANS CAHIIM - Commission on Accreditation of
Health Informatics and Information Management Education
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following is the format for conferring a health information credential? -
ANS Certification
What is the role of the CEO? - ANS oversees day-to-day task of the HIM department. There
are other managers and staff that will collaborate with the CEO to carry out the tasks and vision
of the HIM department and company
Which of the following grants scholarships? - ANS AHIMA Foundation
Which of the following carries out operational tasks necessary to support the organization's
mission and goals? - ANS Staff
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - ANS CCHIIM - Commission on
Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management
Define the early history of health information management using four main areas. - ANS It
was departmental based. Physicians were responsible for documenting healthcare records and
they did not like it unless it was apart of medical research. There weren't any protocols to verify
the accuracy of those healthcare records. The records were printed off and placed in boxes. HIM
professionals realized having accurate health records was imperative to deliver quality patient
care. Privacy, security, diagnoses, coding, and information. You also need accurate health
records to make money.
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, Why as an HIM professional is it important to always follow the AHIMA code of ethics? -
ANS As an HIM professional it is important to always follow the AHIMA Code of Ethics
because it is a set of principles that all HIM professionals must abide by to carryout the mission
and values of the organization. As an HIM professional you will exposed to a lot of personal
information and it is our duty to protect and secure all health records. We must also be aware of
the consequences if we do not abide by the Code of Ethics - Legal issues
What is a virtual network of AHIMA members use to communicate via a web-based program
managed by AHIMA? - ANS Access
The AHIMA credential that is awarded to the associates degree test taker is the? - ANS RHIT -
Registered Health Information Technician
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the? - ANS ACS - American
College of Surgeons
Name one member benefit of the AHIMA virtual network. ie, what could a member do using
the software tool? - ANS You are able to network with peers that are on same level or
different level as you in your HIM career. You can also get discounts and study material for
certifications that are offered by AHIMA
Individuals who hold any of AHIMA's credentials must complete a designated number of
_______ to maintain their knowledge and skill base. - ANS CEU's - Continuing Education Units
The House of Delegates is part of the _________ structure? - ANS volunteer
Name one type of activity that would qualify for earning CEU's - ANS workshops, seminars,
and college courses. 20 hours for the first credit.
AHIMA is considered a __________ organization? - ANS membership
The HIM program at TCC is _______ certified - ANS CAHIIM - Commission on Accreditation of
Health Informatics and Information Management Education
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