RHIA Mock Exam with Accurate
Solutions
The primary purpose of the health record is to use patient health information to: - correct
Answer-Deliver quality health care.
The process of standardizing medical terminology to organize data in a database is also
known as: - correct Answer-Data dictionary
What can health information technicians do to ensure the authorized access of
healthcare data? - correct Answer-Regularly conduct audit trails
Which of the following situations violate a patient's privacy? - correct Answer-The
hospital provides patient names and addresses to a pharmaceutical company to be
used in a mass mailing of free drug samples
Renee has signed an authorization to release information regarding her ED visit for a
fractured finger to her attorney. Specifically she says to release the ED history and
physical, x-rays and any procedure note for finger fracture. Which of the following
violates her privacy? - correct Answer-Release of x-ray of chest
You are walking around the facility to identify any privacy and security issues. You walk
onto the 6W nursing unit and are able to watch the nurse entering confidential patient
information. You make a note of this. What are you doing? - correct Answer-Risk
assessment
Among the software programs listed, the one best suited to detail statistical analysis of
data is - correct Answer-SPSS
Which of the following is an expression of the extent of a linear relationship between two
variables? - correct Answer-Correlation
Soleil was admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure. She stayed in the facility
for 4 nights. The actual charges incurred were $8,737.72. The Medicare PPS rate is
$5,800. The per diem rate is $1,500 per day. Using the PPS, what will Medicare allow
for reimbursement? - correct Answer-5,800
... - correct Answer-
, A coding data analyst accidently enters the incorrect patient gender in the practice
management software. What controls should be in place to prevent these types of
errors? - correct Answer-Validation checks
The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) tool is a component of a(n): - correct
Answer-Electronic health record
In the state of California, 753 deaths were reported for the month of October. Of these,
65% were from gun violence, 25% from stab wounds, 5% as a result of domestic
violence, and 5% from road rage. Given the preceding data, what would be the best
graphical presentation? - correct Answer-Pie chart
I am conducting an environmental risk assessment. Which of the following would be
excluded from my assessment? - correct Answer-Verifying that virus checking software
is in plac
Patient verification is completed in which stage of the revenue cycle? - correct Answer-
front end cycle
I have decided that the current method of tracking release of confidential information is
just not working. I have decided to purchase a computerized tracking system. The
administrator is supportive of the purchase, but has asked for a formal justification of the
system. Which of the following is not a reason to purchase the system? - correct
Answer-A report can be printed on demand
Your chief medical officer has requested that you track patient satisfaction over time
and in a way that attempts to separate routine variation from true underlying changes
over time. The best tool to select is a/an - correct Answer-Statistical process control
chart
When a data analyst develops a sample selection involving the choice of every fourth
patient from each clinic schedule for each physician during the course of a three month
period, this sampling technique used by the analyst is called - correct Answer-
Systematic random sampling
Michael Kim visited his primary care physician because he was suffering from the flu.
He paid the physician's office his $30 copay for the services, but the physician's office
did not submit a health insurance claim for the office visit. What could explain this
scenario? - correct Answer-The physician's office has a capitation agreement with
Michael's managed care plan
Jugna is scheduled for a bunionectomy. She has Aetna HMO insurance and has seen
the podiatrist for the presurgical appointment. After the procedure, the Aetna HMO
insurance denies the claim for medical necessity. After reviewing the notes, the medical
biller discovers that a surgical authorization form the HMO was never obtained. How will
Solutions
The primary purpose of the health record is to use patient health information to: - correct
Answer-Deliver quality health care.
The process of standardizing medical terminology to organize data in a database is also
known as: - correct Answer-Data dictionary
What can health information technicians do to ensure the authorized access of
healthcare data? - correct Answer-Regularly conduct audit trails
Which of the following situations violate a patient's privacy? - correct Answer-The
hospital provides patient names and addresses to a pharmaceutical company to be
used in a mass mailing of free drug samples
Renee has signed an authorization to release information regarding her ED visit for a
fractured finger to her attorney. Specifically she says to release the ED history and
physical, x-rays and any procedure note for finger fracture. Which of the following
violates her privacy? - correct Answer-Release of x-ray of chest
You are walking around the facility to identify any privacy and security issues. You walk
onto the 6W nursing unit and are able to watch the nurse entering confidential patient
information. You make a note of this. What are you doing? - correct Answer-Risk
assessment
Among the software programs listed, the one best suited to detail statistical analysis of
data is - correct Answer-SPSS
Which of the following is an expression of the extent of a linear relationship between two
variables? - correct Answer-Correlation
Soleil was admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure. She stayed in the facility
for 4 nights. The actual charges incurred were $8,737.72. The Medicare PPS rate is
$5,800. The per diem rate is $1,500 per day. Using the PPS, what will Medicare allow
for reimbursement? - correct Answer-5,800
... - correct Answer-
, A coding data analyst accidently enters the incorrect patient gender in the practice
management software. What controls should be in place to prevent these types of
errors? - correct Answer-Validation checks
The computerized provider order entry (CPOE) tool is a component of a(n): - correct
Answer-Electronic health record
In the state of California, 753 deaths were reported for the month of October. Of these,
65% were from gun violence, 25% from stab wounds, 5% as a result of domestic
violence, and 5% from road rage. Given the preceding data, what would be the best
graphical presentation? - correct Answer-Pie chart
I am conducting an environmental risk assessment. Which of the following would be
excluded from my assessment? - correct Answer-Verifying that virus checking software
is in plac
Patient verification is completed in which stage of the revenue cycle? - correct Answer-
front end cycle
I have decided that the current method of tracking release of confidential information is
just not working. I have decided to purchase a computerized tracking system. The
administrator is supportive of the purchase, but has asked for a formal justification of the
system. Which of the following is not a reason to purchase the system? - correct
Answer-A report can be printed on demand
Your chief medical officer has requested that you track patient satisfaction over time
and in a way that attempts to separate routine variation from true underlying changes
over time. The best tool to select is a/an - correct Answer-Statistical process control
chart
When a data analyst develops a sample selection involving the choice of every fourth
patient from each clinic schedule for each physician during the course of a three month
period, this sampling technique used by the analyst is called - correct Answer-
Systematic random sampling
Michael Kim visited his primary care physician because he was suffering from the flu.
He paid the physician's office his $30 copay for the services, but the physician's office
did not submit a health insurance claim for the office visit. What could explain this
scenario? - correct Answer-The physician's office has a capitation agreement with
Michael's managed care plan
Jugna is scheduled for a bunionectomy. She has Aetna HMO insurance and has seen
the podiatrist for the presurgical appointment. After the procedure, the Aetna HMO
insurance denies the claim for medical necessity. After reviewing the notes, the medical
biller discovers that a surgical authorization form the HMO was never obtained. How will
