RHIT Data Integrity and Quality 4

Question 1

Which activity is an example of secondary data use in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A researcher using de-identified records to study readmission rates

Answer

Secondary data use involves using data originally collected for patient care for purposes such as research, quality improvement, or public health.

Question 2

What is the key distinction between data accuracy and data precision?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy reflects how close data is to the true value; precision reflects the level of detail or specificity

Answer

Accuracy means the data correctly represents the real-world value, while precision refers to the granularity or specificity of the data captured.

Question 3

Which method is used to assess data quality by examining a subset of records rather than all records?

Accepted Answer

Statistical sampling

Answer

Statistical sampling allows analysts to draw conclusions about data quality across a large dataset by reviewing a representative subset.

Question 4

Which data quality problem occurs when the same patient has two separate Medical Record Numbers in the same facility?

Accepted Answer

Duplicate record

Answer

A duplicate record occurs when the same patient is registered more than once, creating multiple MRNs for one individual.

Question 5

A record overlay in an EHR is most dangerous because it:

Accepted Answer

Results in one patient's health information appearing in another patient's record

Answer

An overlay merges records incorrectly so that one patient's data populates another patient's chart, creating serious patient safety risks.

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