RHIT MCQ 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Master Patient Index (MPI) in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify each patient across all encounters

Answer

The MPI serves as the central database that uniquely identifies each patient and links all their records across the healthcare system.

Question 2

Which classification system is used to code diagnoses for inpatient hospital claims in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM

Answer

ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) is the official system for coding diagnoses on all healthcare claims in the U.S.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation PHI stand for in the context of HIPAA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Protected Health Information

Answer

PHI stands for Protected Health Information, which includes any individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained in any form.

Question 4

What is the standard length of time an adult acute care hospital must retain medical records according to most state regulations?

Accepted Answer

Varies by state but commonly 10 years after last encounter

Answer

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.

Question 5

In healthcare quality improvement, what does the acronym PDCA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Plan-Do-Check-Act

Answer

PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act, a continuous quality improvement cycle developed by W. Edwards Deming.

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Practice Test

RHIT MCQ 2