ACHE BOG Practice Exam/Ache Exam Preparation
ACHE BOG PRACTICE EXAM/ACHE EXAM PREPARATION NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
All areas of healthcare facilities are subject to safety, convenience and other
regulatory requirements as dictated by the state life safety codes, JCAHO, OSHA,
state fire marshal, etc. Which area of the facility typically has the highest
standards?
a. The energy plant.
b. Highly used public areas.
c. Areas under construction.
d. Patient care areas.
D
The best way to reduce/contain the costs of distributing supplies throughout an
organization is to:
a. Purchase the most modern supply distribution system for your organization.
b. Minimize the number of times an item is handled from the time it is received by
the organization to the time it is used.
c. Utilize a computerized materials management system that allows the
organization to minimize inventory levels.
d. Negotiate a contract with an outside vendor who specializes in supply
distribution to provide these services.
B
The objective of maintenance and repair services is to keep the facility and its
equipment operating like new. This goal is best achieved by emphasizing:
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a. Prevention.
b. Efficiency.
c. Productivity.
d. Safety.
A
The facility's plan for a healthcare organization may include plans for renovation
or new construction, energy requirements, acquisition of new property, financing
options, etc. However, the facility plan begins with an estimate of each service or
department's:
a. Operational needs.
b. Parking needs.
c. Staffing needs.
d. Equipment needs.
A
An important management principle that should guide the development of
information systems in healthcare organizations is to:
a. Treat information as an essential organizational resource.
b. Delegate all decisions about information technology to technical specialists.
c. Employ consultants to set priorities for systems to be developed. d. Always buy
the newest system available to avoid technical obsolescence.
A
Which of the following is a major priority for system development in the managed
care environment?
a. Development of enterprise-wide computer networks.
b. Development of repositories of computerized patient records.
c. Development of operational inpatient systems.
d. Development of strategic decision support systems.
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C
Which of the following is considered the best source of information to help a
healthcare organization improve its existing services?
a. Ongoing patient and internal customer satisfaction surveys.
b. Focus groups to gather information and statistics from non-patients.
c. Telephonic surveys of anyone who may decide to use the healthcare
organization.
d. Weekly meetings with staff members to determine organizational deficiencies.
D
Which of the following is an Example of an asset?
a. Accounts payable.
b. Accrued employee benefits.
c. Property, plant and equipment
d. Unrealized gain.
C
Which statement about short-term debt reduces liquidity?
a. Increased use of short-term debt reduces liquidity.
b. Short-term debt provides greater certainty about interest costs over time
c. The interest rates for short-term debt are typically higher than interest rates for
long-term debt.
d. An organization that relies on short-term debt replaces the need for working
capital.
A
Which of the following is likely to provide useful information for evaluating the
profitability of a hospital's managed care business?
a. Payor mix.
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b. Fixed.
c. Contract terms.
d. Changes.
D
A master patient index (MPI) can best be described as:
a. A relational database containing all identification numbers assigned to patients.
b. A system for converting social security numbers to medical record numbers.
c. A system for converting medical record numbers to patient account numbers.
d. A longitudinal record of all patient encounters for a fixed period of time.
A
A typical use of the Internet by healthcare organizations is to:
a. Deliver educational programs to employees.
b. Provide the medical staff with electronic access to patient records.
c. Advertise services available to the community.
d. Communicate financial information to business units of the organization.
C
The best way to facilitate information system integration within a healthcare
organization is to:
a. Centralize all computer activities.
b. Use computer equipment from only one manufacturer.
c. Use computer software from only one vendor.
d. Standardize data definitions and data structures.
D
Which of the following is a developing technology that will help control
unauthorized access to computerized information?
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ACHE BOG PRACTICE EXAM/ACHE EXAM PREPARATION NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
All areas of healthcare facilities are subject to safety, convenience and other
regulatory requirements as dictated by the state life safety codes, JCAHO, OSHA,
state fire marshal, etc. Which area of the facility typically has the highest
standards?
a. The energy plant.
b. Highly used public areas.
c. Areas under construction.
d. Patient care areas.
D
The best way to reduce/contain the costs of distributing supplies throughout an
organization is to:
a. Purchase the most modern supply distribution system for your organization.
b. Minimize the number of times an item is handled from the time it is received by
the organization to the time it is used.
c. Utilize a computerized materials management system that allows the
organization to minimize inventory levels.
d. Negotiate a contract with an outside vendor who specializes in supply
distribution to provide these services.
B
The objective of maintenance and repair services is to keep the facility and its
equipment operating like new. This goal is best achieved by emphasizing:
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a. Prevention.
b. Efficiency.
c. Productivity.
d. Safety.
A
The facility's plan for a healthcare organization may include plans for renovation
or new construction, energy requirements, acquisition of new property, financing
options, etc. However, the facility plan begins with an estimate of each service or
department's:
a. Operational needs.
b. Parking needs.
c. Staffing needs.
d. Equipment needs.
A
An important management principle that should guide the development of
information systems in healthcare organizations is to:
a. Treat information as an essential organizational resource.
b. Delegate all decisions about information technology to technical specialists.
c. Employ consultants to set priorities for systems to be developed. d. Always buy
the newest system available to avoid technical obsolescence.
A
Which of the following is a major priority for system development in the managed
care environment?
a. Development of enterprise-wide computer networks.
b. Development of repositories of computerized patient records.
c. Development of operational inpatient systems.
d. Development of strategic decision support systems.
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C
Which of the following is considered the best source of information to help a
healthcare organization improve its existing services?
a. Ongoing patient and internal customer satisfaction surveys.
b. Focus groups to gather information and statistics from non-patients.
c. Telephonic surveys of anyone who may decide to use the healthcare
organization.
d. Weekly meetings with staff members to determine organizational deficiencies.
D
Which of the following is an Example of an asset?
a. Accounts payable.
b. Accrued employee benefits.
c. Property, plant and equipment
d. Unrealized gain.
C
Which statement about short-term debt reduces liquidity?
a. Increased use of short-term debt reduces liquidity.
b. Short-term debt provides greater certainty about interest costs over time
c. The interest rates for short-term debt are typically higher than interest rates for
long-term debt.
d. An organization that relies on short-term debt replaces the need for working
capital.
A
Which of the following is likely to provide useful information for evaluating the
profitability of a hospital's managed care business?
a. Payor mix.
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b. Fixed.
c. Contract terms.
d. Changes.
D
A master patient index (MPI) can best be described as:
a. A relational database containing all identification numbers assigned to patients.
b. A system for converting social security numbers to medical record numbers.
c. A system for converting medical record numbers to patient account numbers.
d. A longitudinal record of all patient encounters for a fixed period of time.
A
A typical use of the Internet by healthcare organizations is to:
a. Deliver educational programs to employees.
b. Provide the medical staff with electronic access to patient records.
c. Advertise services available to the community.
d. Communicate financial information to business units of the organization.
C
The best way to facilitate information system integration within a healthcare
organization is to:
a. Centralize all computer activities.
b. Use computer equipment from only one manufacturer.
c. Use computer software from only one vendor.
d. Standardize data definitions and data structures.
D
Which of the following is a developing technology that will help control
unauthorized access to computerized information?
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