RHIA

RHIA practice questions, page 20 of 73, with answer review and explanations.

Question 96

Which one of the following is NOT a step in developing a record retention program?

  1. conducting an inventory of the facility’s records
  2. determining the format and location of storage
  3. assigning all records the same retention period
  4. destroying records that are no longer needed

Question 97

What type of filing system is being used if records are filed in the following order: 12-23-75, 12-34-29, 12-35-71, 13-42-14, 14-32-79?

  1. terminal digit.
  2. straight numeric.
  3. social security number.
  4. middle digit. B

Question 98

If there are 150,000 records and the HIM Department receives 3,545 requests of records within a given period of time, what is the request rate?

  1. 2.4%.
  2. 3.5%.
  3. 4.6%.
  4. 5.1%.

Question 99

Advantages of a centralized filing system include all but which one of the following?

  1. There is less transportation time and effort when a facility operates from several sites.
  2. There is less duplication of effort to create, maintain, and store records.
  3. Record control and security are easier to maintain.
  4. There is decreased cost in space and equipment.

Question 100

In a terminal digit filing system, what would be the record number immediately in front of record number 01-06-26?

  1. 00-06-26
  2. 02-06-26
  3. 03-06-26
  4. 99-99-25