HIT 101 - Lesson 7, Ch. 8 Quiz
HIT 101, Lesson 7, Chapter 8 (HIT Functions) Quiz
- 1.
Removing health records from the storage area to allow space for more current records is called ___.
- A.
Purging records.
- B.
Assembling records.
- C.
Logging records.
- D.
Cycling records.
Correct Answer
A. Purging records. -
- 2.
Which of the following is not true about document imaging?
- A.
Allows random access for retrieval of documents
- B.
Can be viewed by more than one person at a time
- C.
Can be viewed from locations remote from the HIM department
- D.
Is a paperless system
Correct Answer
D. Is a paperless system -
- 3.
Which system records the location of health records removed from the filing system and documents the return of the health records?
- A.
Chart deficiency system
- B.
Chart tracking system
- C.
Abstracting system
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Chart tracking system -
- 4.
“Loose” reports are health record forms that ___.
- A.
Are maintained separately from the health record.
- B.
Are not part of the legal health record.
- C.
Are received by the HIM department and added to the health record after it has been processed.
- D.
Are misfiled.
Correct Answer
C. Are received by the HIM department and added to the health record after it has been processed. -
- 5.
In a paper-based system, the completion of the chart is monitored in a special area of the HIM department called the ____.
- A.
Incomplete record file
- B.
Permanent file.
- C.
Temporary file.
- D.
Remote storage file.
Correct Answer
A. Incomplete record file -
- 6.
In which of the following systems are all encounters or patient visits kept in one folder?
- A.
Serial numbering system
- B.
Unit numbering system
- C.
Straight numerical filing system
- D.
Middle-digit filing system
Correct Answer
B. Unit numbering system -
- 7.
Which of the following is the key to the identification and location of a patient’s health record?
- A.
Disease index
- B.
Outguide
- C.
Deficiency slip
- D.
MPI
Correct Answer
D. MPI -
- 8.
Which of the following numbering systems is best for maintaining the encounters of a patient together?
- A.
Unit
- B.
Serial-unit
- C.
Serial
- D.
Alphabetic
Correct Answer
A. Unit -
- 9.
In which numbering system does a patient admitted to a healthcare facility on three different occasions receive three different health record numbers?
- A.
Unit
- B.
Serial
- C.
Terminal-digit
- D.
Alphabetic
Correct Answer
B. Serial -
- 10.
Which of the following is not usually a part of quantitative analysis review?
- A.
Checking that all forms contain the patient’s name and health record number
- B.
Checking that all forms and reports are present
- C.
Checking that every word in the record is spelled correctly
- D.
Checking that reports requiring authentication have signatures
Correct Answer
C. Checking that every word in the record is spelled correctly -
- 11.
Which of the following is not true of good forms design for paper forms?
- A.
Every form should have a unique identification number.
- B.
Every form should have a clear, concise title.
- C.
Bright colors should be used to identify forms.
- D.
Paper ranging from twenty to twenty-four pounds in weight should be used for forms that will be copied, faxed, or scanned.
Correct Answer
C. Bright colors should be used to identify forms. -
- 12.
Which of the following is not true of good forms design for electronic forms?
- A.
Keystrokes should be minimized by using pop-up menus.
- B.
Electronic forms should use completeness checks.
- C.
Electronic forms should use radio buttons for multiple selections of items.
- D.
Electronic forms should use text boxes to enter text.
Correct Answer
C. Electronic forms should use radio buttons for multiple selections of items. -
- 13.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of alphabetic filing?
- A.
Easy to train new personnel to file
- B.
Uneven expansion of file shelves or cabinets
- C.
Ease of creation
- D.
No reliance on an index or authority file
Correct Answer
B. Uneven expansion of file shelves or cabinets -
- 14.
In healthcare organizations, what is authority file for identification of a patient’s health record usually called?
- A.
MPIf
- B.
Provider file
- C.
Physician index
- D.
Patient registry
Correct Answer
A. MPIf -
- 15.
What would be the linear filing inch capacity for a shelving unit with 6 shelves, each measuring 36 inches?
- A.
42 inches
- B.
3600 inches
- C.
252 inches
- D.
216 inches
Correct Answer
D. 216 inches -
- 16.
A quantitative review of the health record for missing reports and signatures that occurs when the patient is in the hospital is referred to as a _____
- A.
Prospective review
- B.
Retrospective review
- C.
Concurrent review
- D.
Peer review
Correct Answer
C. Concurrent review -
- 17.
A health record with deficiencies that is not complete within the timeframe specified in the medical staff rules and regulations is called a/an _________.
- A.
Suspended record.
- B.
Delinquent record.
- C.
Pending record.
- D.
Illegal record.
Correct Answer
B. Delinquent record. -
- 18.
In which department/unit does the health record typically begin?
- A.
HIM department
- B.
Patient registration/Admitting
- C.
Nursing unit
- D.
Billing department
Correct Answer
B. Patient registration/Admitting -
- 19.
When a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission is considered to be in compliance with Medicare’s Conditions of Participation, this is called ___________.
- A.
Adjuvant accreditation
- B.
Deemed status
- C.
Conditional accreditation
- D.
Dual accreditation
Correct Answer
B. Deemed status -
- 20.
Which of the typical HIM functions assist in monitoring and compliance of the health care facility with the Joint Commission standards?
- A.
Release of information
- B.
Record processing
- C.
Transcription
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 21.
What component of the budget would include money for the purchase of an EHR?
- A.
Revenue budget
- B.
Expense budget
- C.
Capital budget
- D.
Cash budget
Correct Answer
C. Capital budget -
- 22.
The future role of the HIM professional is expected to change due to ___________.
- A.
Advances in technology
- B.
Implementation of new clinical coding system
- C.
Evolution of the EHR
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 23.
Specific performance expectations and/or structures and processes that provide detailed information for each Joint Commission standard are called__________.
- A.
Elements of performance.
- B.
Fact sheets.
- C.
Ad hoc reports
- D.
Registers.
Correct Answer
A. Elements of performance. -
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