AHIMA Level 2

Question 1

You manage five clerical staff who will be transferred when a new wing of your building is constructed. When you meet with the architect to plan their area, you will request:

Accepted Answer

300 square feet of room for your clerical workers.

Answer

A common guideline for allocating office space for clerical workers is approximately 60 square feet per person. With five clerical staff members, the required space would be 5 workers multiplied by 60 square feet per worker. This calculation results in 300 square feet, providing adequate room for their workstations and movement.

Question 2

In organizing an instructional session for your team about adopting a benchmarking program, you inform your staff that when an organization employs benchmarking, it is crucial to compare your facility's results to __________________.

Accepted Answer

facilities with superior performance.

Answer

Benchmarking is a strategic process where an organization compares its performance metrics, processes, and practices to those of the best performers in its industry or other industries. The goal is to identify areas for improvement and adopt 'best practices' from those who excel. Therefore, comparing results to facilities with superior performance provides the most valuable insights for enhancing efficiency and quality.

Question 3

Which of the following illustrates prospective utilization management?

Accepted Answer

Surgical treatments require preauthorization from your insurance company.

Answer

Prospective utilization management involves evaluating the medical necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services *before* they are rendered. Requiring preauthorization from an insurance company for surgical treatments is a prime example of this. This process ensures that services are justified and meet coverage criteria prior to the patient receiving care, helping to control costs and ensure appropriate utilization.

Question 4

HIPAA's Privacy Rule defines consent as:

Accepted Answer

Use of PHI

Answer

Under HIPAA's Privacy Rule, 'consent' specifically refers to a patient's agreement for the *use* of their protected health information (PHI) for routine purposes like treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. While an 'authorization' is typically required for other disclosures, consent covers these fundamental activities that enable healthcare providers to manage and deliver care effectively.

Question 5

Discharge summary documents must contain:

Accepted Answer

significant results during the hospitalization.

Answer

A discharge summary is a critical document that provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of a patient's entire hospitalization. It must clearly summarize significant findings, the course of treatment, procedures performed, and the patient's condition at discharge. Including significant results ensures that subsequent healthcare providers have essential information for continuity of care and understanding the patient's medical journey.

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

AHIMA Level 2