HIM 3301 Final Exam Questions And
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why it is important that every person working in a healthcare organization be familiar with
emergency response plans and know their role in case of an emergency. - ANSWERS -It is
important to be aware of empergency response plans in case of an emrergency because it
proves you are aware of what is needed to cure patient and possible save his/her life
Hospitals can be classified by - ANSWERS -1. types of services provided
2. number of beds
3. type of ownership
According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), patients who
present to the emergency room must be provided a medical screening exam and necessary
stabilizing treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. - ANSWERS -True
Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) include - ANSWERS -1. building an effective
management team
2. implementing the policies and strategic direction as set by the Board of Directors
3. coordinating all the functions of the hospital
The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 brought about one of the most
significant changes in the history of healthcare since Medicare. This was - ANSWERS -
implementation of the prospective payment system for Medicare reimbursement to hospitals
Hospital licensure is awarded by - ANSWERS -the state where the hospital is located
, The purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is to - ANSWERS -provide a
clearinghouse about physicians who have a history of quality problems
The type of data that is documented by providers during the course of diagnosis and treatment
of a patient - ANSWERS -clinical
The hospital accreditation process includes
a. all of these activities
b. review of the organizational structure and administration
c. review of the quality of services provided by the hospital
d. evaluation of the physical plant and environment - ANSWERS -all of these activities
Federal legislation regarding the privacy and security of patient health information - ANSWERS -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The professional definition of HIM includes
a.encompasses services in planning, collecting, aggregating, analyzing and disseminating patient
data
b. all of these statements
c. improves the quality of care by ensuring that the best information is available for health care
decisions
d. serves patients, patient care organizations, payers, and researchers - ANSWERS -b. all of these
statements
The term "hospital" can be applied to healthcare facilities that have
a. diagnostic and therapeutic services
b. permanent inpatient beds with 24 hour nursing services
c. organized medical staff
Answers12
why it is important that every person working in a healthcare organization be familiar with
emergency response plans and know their role in case of an emergency. - ANSWERS -It is
important to be aware of empergency response plans in case of an emrergency because it
proves you are aware of what is needed to cure patient and possible save his/her life
Hospitals can be classified by - ANSWERS -1. types of services provided
2. number of beds
3. type of ownership
According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), patients who
present to the emergency room must be provided a medical screening exam and necessary
stabilizing treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. - ANSWERS -True
Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) include - ANSWERS -1. building an effective
management team
2. implementing the policies and strategic direction as set by the Board of Directors
3. coordinating all the functions of the hospital
The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 brought about one of the most
significant changes in the history of healthcare since Medicare. This was - ANSWERS -
implementation of the prospective payment system for Medicare reimbursement to hospitals
Hospital licensure is awarded by - ANSWERS -the state where the hospital is located
, The purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is to - ANSWERS -provide a
clearinghouse about physicians who have a history of quality problems
The type of data that is documented by providers during the course of diagnosis and treatment
of a patient - ANSWERS -clinical
The hospital accreditation process includes
a. all of these activities
b. review of the organizational structure and administration
c. review of the quality of services provided by the hospital
d. evaluation of the physical plant and environment - ANSWERS -all of these activities
Federal legislation regarding the privacy and security of patient health information - ANSWERS -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The professional definition of HIM includes
a.encompasses services in planning, collecting, aggregating, analyzing and disseminating patient
data
b. all of these statements
c. improves the quality of care by ensuring that the best information is available for health care
decisions
d. serves patients, patient care organizations, payers, and researchers - ANSWERS -b. all of these
statements
The term "hospital" can be applied to healthcare facilities that have
a. diagnostic and therapeutic services
b. permanent inpatient beds with 24 hour nursing services
c. organized medical staff
