HIM 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024/25
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which of the following is the format for conferring a health information
credential? Answer - Certification
What is the role of the CEO? Answer - oversees day-to-day task of the HIM
department. There are other managers and staff that will collaborate with the
CEO to carry out the tasks and vision of the HIM department and company
Which of the following grants scholarships? Answer - AHIMA Foundation
Which of the following carries out operational tasks necessary to support the
organization's mission and goals? Answer - Staff
Which group is responsible for AHIMA's certification exams? Answer - CCHIIM -
Commission on Certification of Health Informatics and Information
Management
Define the early history of health information management using four main
areas. Answer - It was departmental based. Physicians were responsible for
documenting healthcare records and they did not like it unless it was apart of
medical research. There weren't any protocols to verify the accuracy of those
healthcare records. The records were printed off and placed in boxes. HIM
professionals realized having accurate health records was imperative to deliver
quality patient care. Privacy, security, diagnoses, coding, and information. You
also need accurate health records to make money.
Why as an HIM professional is it important to always follow the AHIMA code of
ethics? Answer - As an HIM professional it is important to always follow the
, AHIMA Code of Ethics because it is a set of principles that all HIM professionals
must abide by to carryout the mission and values of the organization. As an
HIM professional you will exposed to a lot of personal information and it is our
duty to protect and secure all health records. We must also be aware of the
consequences if we do not abide by the Code of Ethics - Legal issues
What is a virtual network of AHIMA members use to communicate via a web-
based program managed by AHIMA? Answer - Access
The AHIMA credential that is awarded to the associates degree test taker is
the? Answer - RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
The hospital standardization movement was inaugurated by the? Answer - ACS
- American College of Surgeons
Name one member benefit of the AHIMA virtual network. ie, what could a
member do using the software tool? Answer - You are able to network with
peers that are on same level or different level as you in your HIM career. You
can also get discounts and study material for certifications that are offered by
AHIMA
Individuals who hold any of AHIMA's credentials must complete a designated
number of _______ to maintain their knowledge and skill base. Answer - CEU's
- Continuing Education Units
The House of Delegates is part of the _________ structure? Answer -
volunteer
Name one type of activity that would qualify for earning CEU's Answer -
workshops, seminars, and college courses. 20 hours for the first credit.
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