MCQ Flashcards
6 cards from real RHIT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 MCQ flashcards as text
What is the primary purpose of the Master Patient Index (MPI) in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To uniquely identify each patient across all encounters
The MPI serves as the central database that uniquely identifies each patient and links all their records across the healthcare system.
Which classification system is used to code diagnoses for inpatient hospital claims in the United States?
Answer: ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) is the official system for coding diagnoses on all healthcare claims in the U.S.
What does the abbreviation PHI stand for in the context of HIPAA regulations?
Answer: Protected Health Information
PHI stands for Protected Health Information, which includes any individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained in any form.
What is the standard length of time an adult acute care hospital must retain medical records according to most state regulations?
Answer: Varies by state but commonly 10 years after last encounter
Medical record retention requirements vary by state, but most states require adult acute care records to be retained for approximately 10 years after the last encounter.
In healthcare quality improvement, what does the acronym PDCA stand for?
Answer: Plan-Do-Check-Act
PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act, a continuous quality improvement cycle developed by W. Edwards Deming.
Which federal law requires healthcare providers to obtain patient consent before sharing medical records with another provider for treatment purposes?
Answer: HIPAA permits sharing for treatment without specific patient consent
Under HIPAA's Privacy Rule, covered entities may use and disclose PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO) without obtaining specific written patient authorization.