HIM 101 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers13
Name specific health related databases that TCC subscribes to. You learned about them in the
library - ANSWERS -Medline
Which of the following is the format for conferring a health information credential? - ANSWERS
-Certification
What is the role of the CEO? - ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -AHIMA Foundation
Which of the following carries out operational tasks necessary to support the organization's
mission and goals? - ANSWERS -Staff
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - ANSWERS -CCHIIM - Commission
on Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management
Define the early history of health information management using four main areas. - ANSWERS -
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.
, Why as an HIM professional is it important to always follow the AHIMA code of ethics? -
ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -Access
The AHIMA credential that is awarded to the associates degree test taker is the? - ANSWERS -
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the? - ANSWERS -ACS - American
College of Surgeons
Name one member benefit of the AHIMA virtual network. ie, what could a member do using
the software tool? - ANSWERS -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. - ANSWERS -CEU's - Continuing Education
Units
The House of Delegates is part of the _________ structure? - ANSWERS -volunteer
Name one type of activity that would qualify for earning CEU's - ANSWERS -workshops,
seminars, and college courses. 20 hours for the first credit.
AHIMA is considered a __________ organization? - ANSWERS -membership
Questions and Answers13
Name specific health related databases that TCC subscribes to. You learned about them in the
library - ANSWERS -Medline
Which of the following is the format for conferring a health information credential? - ANSWERS
-Certification
What is the role of the CEO? - ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -AHIMA Foundation
Which of the following carries out operational tasks necessary to support the organization's
mission and goals? - ANSWERS -Staff
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? - ANSWERS -CCHIIM - Commission
on Certification of Health Informatics and Information Management
Define the early history of health information management using four main areas. - ANSWERS -
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.
, Why as an HIM professional is it important to always follow the AHIMA code of ethics? -
ANSWERS -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? - ANSWERS -Access
The AHIMA credential that is awarded to the associates degree test taker is the? - ANSWERS -
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the? - ANSWERS -ACS - American
College of Surgeons
Name one member benefit of the AHIMA virtual network. ie, what could a member do using
the software tool? - ANSWERS -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. - ANSWERS -CEU's - Continuing Education
Units
The House of Delegates is part of the _________ structure? - ANSWERS -volunteer
Name one type of activity that would qualify for earning CEU's - ANSWERS -workshops,
seminars, and college courses. 20 hours for the first credit.
AHIMA is considered a __________ organization? - ANSWERS -membership
