RHIA

RHIA practice questions, page 24 of 73, with answer review and explanations.

Question 116

Which of the following technologies work well with automated record-tracking systems to speed the data entry process?

  1. discharge lists
  2. bar codes
  3. compressible filing units
  4. computerized chart-out slips

Question 117

A HIM Department, currently using, 2,540 linear filing inches to store records, plans to purchase new open-shelf filing units. Each of the shelves in a new 6-shelf unit measures 36 linear filing inches. It is estimated that an additional 400 filing inches should be planned for to allow for 5-year expansion needs. How many new file shelving units should be purchased?

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

Question 118

Microfilmed records are considered

  1. inadmissible evidence.
  2. never admissible as hearsay evidence.
  3. acceptable as courtroom evidence.
  4. not admissible as secondary evidence.

Question 119

A research request has been received by the HIM Department from the Quality Improvement Committee. The Committee plans to review the records of all patients who were admitted with CHF in the month of January 2008. Which of the following indices would be the best source in locating the needed records?

  1. master patient index
  2. physicians’ index
  3. disease index
  4. operation index

Question 120

When using stationary open-shelf files, _________ inches are recommended for aisles between file units.

  1. 24
  2. 32
  3. 60
  4. 72