SNHU HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
EXAM 2025|150 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLULUTIONS
1. If a patient has a minor health issue, which health professional would they
most likely consult first in a primary health care setting?
Dermatologist
Orthopedic surgeon
General practitioner
Cardiologist
2. In a scenario where a health record is incomplete regarding services
provided by clinical professionals, what impact might this have on patient
care?
It would enhance the quality of patient self-management.
It would primarily affect billing processes.
It would have no impact on patient care.
It could lead to gaps in continuity of care.
3. Describe the significance of privacy, security, and confidentiality in the
management of health records.
They are primarily concerned with the financial aspects of health
information management.
They are only important for electronic health records, not paper
records.
They ensure that health records are accessible to all health care
providers without restrictions.
,Privacy, security, and confidentiality are essential to protect
patient information and maintain trust in health care systems.
,4. What is one example of a secondary purpose of health records?
Patient care management
Patient care support
Research
Financial and other administrative processes
5. What is one area of opportunity for HIM graduates that involves the role
of 'release of information'?
Health care reimbursements
Health informatics
Data quality issues
Entry level
6. Describe how a data dictionary contributes to the quality of health
information management.
A data dictionary only lists patient names and addresses.
A data dictionary is used to encrypt patient data for security
purposes.
A data dictionary is a type of electronic health record.
A data dictionary provides clear definitions and standards for
data elements, ensuring consistency and accuracy in health
records.
7. What term describes a health record system that uses both paper and
electronic formats?
Joint
Mixed
Hybrid
, Flexible
8. Which of the following is of primary concern to policy makers,
administrators, managers, and executive health leaders who depend on
the collection of health information for planning and managing
resources.
Policies an procedures.
Technological changes.
Data quality.
Leadership roles.
9. In a scenario where a health information manager is tasked with
improving patient care through data, which aspect of data management
should they prioritize?
data warehousing
data applications
data analysis
data collection
10. Describe the significance of the 'Information' condition in the Canada
Health Act for provincial health care services.
Provinces must ensure all health care services are free of charge.
Provinces must recognize the importance of patient
confidentiality.
Provinces must provide the federal government with
information about insured and extended health care services.
Provinces must maintain a minimum standard of health care
quality.
EXAM 2025|150 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLULUTIONS
1. If a patient has a minor health issue, which health professional would they
most likely consult first in a primary health care setting?
Dermatologist
Orthopedic surgeon
General practitioner
Cardiologist
2. In a scenario where a health record is incomplete regarding services
provided by clinical professionals, what impact might this have on patient
care?
It would enhance the quality of patient self-management.
It would primarily affect billing processes.
It would have no impact on patient care.
It could lead to gaps in continuity of care.
3. Describe the significance of privacy, security, and confidentiality in the
management of health records.
They are primarily concerned with the financial aspects of health
information management.
They are only important for electronic health records, not paper
records.
They ensure that health records are accessible to all health care
providers without restrictions.
,Privacy, security, and confidentiality are essential to protect
patient information and maintain trust in health care systems.
,4. What is one example of a secondary purpose of health records?
Patient care management
Patient care support
Research
Financial and other administrative processes
5. What is one area of opportunity for HIM graduates that involves the role
of 'release of information'?
Health care reimbursements
Health informatics
Data quality issues
Entry level
6. Describe how a data dictionary contributes to the quality of health
information management.
A data dictionary only lists patient names and addresses.
A data dictionary is used to encrypt patient data for security
purposes.
A data dictionary is a type of electronic health record.
A data dictionary provides clear definitions and standards for
data elements, ensuring consistency and accuracy in health
records.
7. What term describes a health record system that uses both paper and
electronic formats?
Joint
Mixed
Hybrid
, Flexible
8. Which of the following is of primary concern to policy makers,
administrators, managers, and executive health leaders who depend on
the collection of health information for planning and managing
resources.
Policies an procedures.
Technological changes.
Data quality.
Leadership roles.
9. In a scenario where a health information manager is tasked with
improving patient care through data, which aspect of data management
should they prioritize?
data warehousing
data applications
data analysis
data collection
10. Describe the significance of the 'Information' condition in the Canada
Health Act for provincial health care services.
Provinces must ensure all health care services are free of charge.
Provinces must recognize the importance of patient
confidentiality.
Provinces must provide the federal government with
information about insured and extended health care services.
Provinces must maintain a minimum standard of health care
quality.
