Top RHIA Practice Questions to Ace Your Exam (Week 1 Answers)

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Congratulations on getting through Week 1 of our RHIA Questions! Here are the answers you are looking for:

1. The primary reason for requiring that a health record be completed within a specific time frame after discharge is to:
A. ensure accurate reimbursement.
B. enhance the quality of patient care.
C. meet Joint Commission standards.
D. prevent potential legal issues.

2. Which of the following is a primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A. To reduce healthcare costs.
B. To provide health insurance for all Americans.
C. To protect patient privacy and security of health information.
D. To standardize the coding of medical procedures.

3. In the context of healthcare data, what does the term “interoperability” refer to?
A. The ability of different systems to use the same software.
B. The capacity of various health information systems to exchange and use information.
C. The use of identical data formats across all healthcare systems.
D. The standardization of healthcare policies across states.

4. The primary function of a clinical data repository is to:
A. store financial records.
B. manage patient scheduling.
C. aggregate patient data from various sources.
D. handle health insurance claims.

5. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which type of data is essential for calculating the hospital readmission reduction program (HRRP) penalties?
A. Patient demographic data.
B. Patient satisfaction surveys.
C. Clinical outcomes data.
D. Financial expenditure data.

6. The primary goal of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs is to:
A. reduce the costs of EHR implementation.
B. promote the meaningful use of electronic health records.
C. mandate the use of EHRs in all healthcare facilities.
D. replace all paper-based health records.

7. Which of the following is a core function of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)?
A. Managing patient billing information.
B. Scheduling patient appointments.
C. Providing evidence-based clinical guidelines.
D. Facilitating patient health record storage.

8. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act primarily focuses on:
A. increasing health insurance coverage.
B. enhancing the use of health information technology.
C. providing healthcare to underserved populations.
D. funding medical research.

9. What is the main purpose of an audit trail in an electronic health record (EHR) system?
A. To track changes made to patient records.
B. To store patient demographic data.
C. To assist in patient appointment scheduling.
D. To calculate billing and insurance claims.

10. Under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, patient safety organizations (PSOs) are established to:
A. penalize healthcare providers for errors.
B. provide a legal framework for addressing malpractice.
C. collect and analyze patient safety data.
D. ensure all healthcare providers meet minimum safety standards.

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Juliette Nwagbara, MS, RHIA, CRCR, PMP

Juliette Nwagbara, RHIA Essential founder, is a Health IT educator, public speaker, mentor, Morehouse Advisory Board Member, and Health I.T YouTuber.