Intro to HIMT – Flashcards

The primary function of the American Health Information Management Association is to: A) Ensure that accurate and complete medical records are written for every hospital patient B) Promote the accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of health records in every healthcare setting C) Standardize the content and format of the health records maintained by acute and emergency care facilities D) Provide support for two- and four-year health information management educational programs

The primary goal of the Hospital Standardization Program was: A) Raise the standards of surgical practice B) Force substandard hospitals to close C) Train physicians and nurses for American hospitals D) Standardize the educational curricula of American medical schools

Which of the following activities is not a traditional medical records function? A) Quantitative analysis B) Data administration C) Forms control D) Productivity monitoring

The only requirements for professional certification through the AHIMA are graduating from an accredited two-year or four-year educational program. A) No B) Yes

Which of the following is true about the AHIMA certification program? A) Candidates must pass an examination before obtaining any of the credentials. B) Candidates must be college graduates before they can obtain any of the credentials. C) Candidates must have work experience and pass a certification exam before they can obtain any of the credentials. D) The eligibility requirements for all credentials are the same.

Which of the following classes of AHIMA membership requires that individuals hold an AHIMA credential? A) Honorary membership B) Student membership C) Active membership D) Associate membership

Which of the following entities are at the head of the AHIMA volunteer structure and hold responsibility for managing the property, affairs, and operations of AHIMA? A) Communities of Practice B) Component state associations C) Board of Directors D) House of Delegates

The accreditation program of AHIMA is concerned with: A) Establishing policies and procedures to be followed by the Communities of Practice B) Making sure that AHIMA has good certification examinations C) Establishing standards for the content of college programs in HIT and HIM D) Ensuring that AHIMA manages its property and affairs appropriately

The new opportunity for HIM professionals that deals with data repositories and data warehouses is: A) Health information manager B) Enterprise content and information manager C) Clinical data specialist D) Data resource administrator

The _______makes up a virtual network of AHIMA members who communicate via a web-based program managed by AHIMA. A) Communities of Practice B) Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management C) Board of Directors D) House of Delegates

Which of the following accredits academic programs in health information management? A) CAHIIM B) House of Delegates C) CCHIIM D) AHIMA Board of Directors

Members of the AHIMA House of Delegates are: A) Elected by members in state component organizations B) Elected by the AHIMA Board of Directors C) Appointed by the AHIMA Board of Directors D) Elected by the AHIMA Nominating Committee

Who is responsible for final approval of the AHIMA Code of Ethics? A) AHIMA House of Delegates B) AHIMA Ethics Committee C) AHIMA Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management D) AHIMA Board of Directors

Which of the following actively promotes education and research in health information management? A) Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management B) House of Delegates C) CAHIIM D) AHIMA Foundation

Which organization's goal is centered on health information technology? A) AAPC B) HIMSS C) AHDI D) AHIMA