RHIA

RHIA practice questions, page 41 of 73, with answer review and explanations.

Question 201

One of the major functions of the cancer registry is to ensure that patients receive regular and continued observation and management. How long should patient follow- up be continued?

  1. until remission occurs.
  2. 10 years.
  3. for the life of the patient.
  4. 1 year.

Question 202

In reviewing the medical record of a patient admitted for a left herniorrhaphy, the coder discovers an extremely low potassium level on the laboratory report. In examining the physicians orders, the coder notices that intravenous potassium was ordered. The physician has not listed any indication of an abnormal potassium level or any related condition on the discharge summary. The best course of action for the coder to take is to.

  1. confer with the physician and ask him or her to list the condition as a final diagnosis if he or she considers the abnormal potassium level to be clinically significant.
  2. code the record as is.
  3. code the condition as an abnormal blood chemistry.
  4. code the abnormal potassium level as a complication following surgery.

Question 203

DSMIV-TR is used most frequently in what type of healthcare setting?

  1. behavioral health centers.
  2. ambulatory surgery centers.
  3. home health agencies.
  4. nursing homes.

Question 204

A coder notes that a patient is taking prescription Pilocarpine.; The final diagnoses on the discharge summary are congestive heart failure and diabetes mellitus. The coder should query the physician about adding a diagnosis of

  1. arthritis.
  2. glaucoma.
  3. bronchitis.
  4. laryngitis.

Question 205

The patient is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A drug of choice is

  1. ibuprofen.
  2. oxytocin.
  3. haloperidol.
  4. digoxin.