CAHIMS CAHIMS Data Analytics and Reporting

Question 1

Which type of healthcare analytics focuses on describing what has already happened using historical data?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive analytics

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Predictive analytics

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Prescriptive analytics

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Cognitive analytics

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary in a healthcare information system?

Accepted Answer

To define and standardize data elements and their attributes

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To store patient demographic records

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To encrypt sensitive patient data

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To back up the EHR database

Question 3

Which healthcare data standard is most commonly used for exchanging clinical data between US healthcare systems?

Accepted Answer

HL7

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DICOM

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SNOMED CT

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ICD-10

Question 4

What does the term 'data governance' refer to in healthcare informatics?

Accepted Answer

Policies and processes that ensure data quality, integrity, and appropriate use

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Physical security of server hardware

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Backup and disaster recovery planning

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Network firewall configuration

Question 5

A hospital wants to track readmission rates over 12 months. Which report type is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Trend report

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Ad hoc query report

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Drill-down report

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Exception report

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a key performance indicator (KPI) in healthcare reporting?

Accepted Answer

A measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an organization is achieving its objectives

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A raw data export from the EHR

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A billing code used for reimbursement

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A patient satisfaction survey instrument