AHIMA Health Information Governance 2

Question 1

Which governance framework principle requires that health information be available to authorized users when needed?

Accepted Answer

Availability

Answer

Availability ensures that health information and systems are accessible to authorized users at the time they need them.

Question 2

An HIM director is developing a data governance charter. Which element is MOST critical to include first?

Accepted Answer

Defined roles and responsibilities for data stewardship

Answer

A data governance charter must first establish clear roles and responsibilities so accountability for data assets is unambiguous.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary in health information governance?

Accepted Answer

To define standard meanings and formats for data elements

Answer

A data dictionary provides standardized definitions, formats, and acceptable values for data elements to ensure consistent interpretation across the organization.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a covered entity's Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) must be provided to patients:

Accepted Answer

No later than the first service delivery date

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide the NPP no later than the date of first service delivery to the individual.

Question 5

Which type of health information governance policy addresses the length of time records must be retained?

Accepted Answer

Retention and destruction policy

Answer

A retention and destruction policy governs how long health records must be kept and the approved methods for their disposal.

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

AHIMA Health Information Governance 2