Question 1 (5 points)

A second chart may be started for a patient when:

Question 1 options:

	the original chart cannot be located.
	the patient changed names through marriage or divorce.
	the patient name is not found in the master patient index.
	All of the above

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Question 2 (5 points)

A filing method in which charts are filed in ascending numeric order is:

Question 2 options:

	alphanumeric filing.
	terminal digit filing.
	straight numeric order filing.
	middle digit filing.

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Question 3 (5 points)

Which of the following is a method of organizing a patient chart by diagnosis or medical problem?

Question 3 options:

	Problem-oriented medical record
	Integrated record
	Source-oriented medical record
	Office-oriented medical record

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Question 4 (5 points)

Paper medical records are usually destroyed by:

Question 4 options:

	shredding.
	incinerating.
	recycling.
	Both a and b

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Question 5 (5 points)

A report listing items missing from the chart is a(n):

Question 5 options:

	missing report list.
	deficiency list.
	provider information list.
	medical record abstract.

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Question 6 (5 points)

Healthcare facilities are required to keep track of any disclosure of patient information. These disclosure records are kept for at least ________ years.

Question 6 options:

	2
	3
	4
	6

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Question 7 (5 points)

A filing method that uses the last set of the hyphenated record number as the primary set of numbers for filing is:

Question 7 options:

	terminal digit filing.
	middle digit filing.
	straight numeric order filing.
	alphanumeric filing.

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Question 8 (5 points)

Alleged violation of the AHIMA Code of Ethics is subject to a(n):

Question 8 options:

	peer review process.
	committee interpretation.
	automatic revocation of credentials.
	automatic loss of membership.

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Question 9 (5 points)

The AHIMA Code of Ethics serves which of the following purposes? responsible. obligations conflict or ethical uncertainties arise.

Question 9 options:

	It provides ethical principles by which the public can hold HIM professionals
	It helps HIM professionals identify relevant considerations when professional
	It provides core values on which the HIM mission was based.
	All of the above

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Question 10 (5 points)

All of the following statements are true of an alphabetic filing system EXCEPT:

Question 10 options:

	it is a difficult system to learn.
	misfiles can occur easily.
	alphabetic systems grow unevenly.
	alphabetic systems require frequent reorganization.

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Question 11 (5 points)

Medical record filing methods are:

Question 11 options:

	alphabetic.
	numeric.
	colored.
	Both A and B

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Question 12 (5 points)

The goal of a filing method is:

Question 12 options:

	easy detection of misfiled or missing charts.
	quick filing of charts.
	easy expansion.
	All of the above

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Question 13 (5 points)

Selecting the patient files that are least likely to be needed and storing them in another place or format is called:

Question 13 options:

	remoting.
	archiving.
	inactivating.
	All of the above

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Question 14 (5 points)

A paper or plastic placeholder that indicates a chart has been removed is a(n):

Question 14 options:

	routing guide.
	filing guide.
	requisition slip.
	outguide.

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Question 15 (5 points)

How many pages does AHIMA estimate one inpatient stay contains on average?

Question 15 options:

	10
	25
	50
	100

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Question 16 (5 points)

The length of time that records are kept depends on:

Question 16 options:

	state law.
	contract obligations.
	age of the patient.
	All of the above

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Question 17 (5 points)

A document that serves as an index to a problem-oriented medical record is a(n):

Question 17 options:

	review of systems.
	history and physical.
	problem list.
	chart note.

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Question 18 (5 points)

Ethical obligations of the HIM professional do NOT include:

Question 18 options:

	protection of patient privacy.
	disclosure of information.
	quantity of information.
	development of health information systems.

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Question 19 (5 points)

It is the responsibility of the ________ to ensure each patient is assigned a unique chart number.

Question 19 options:

	HIM department
	billing department
	nursing department
	IT department

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Question 20 (5 points)

A filing method that uses the middle set of numbers as the primary set for filing is:

Question 20 options:

	alphanumeric filing.
	terminal digit filing.
	straight numeric order filing.
	middle digit filing.