Mindtap Questions RHIT Exam
Clinical laboratory
A hospital analyzes specimens ( for example blood or urine) to determine the health of a patient. Labs are often organized by units such as pathology, chemistry, hematology, or microbiology
Which organization provides the most information about ICD-10 training? A. AHIMA B. NCRA C. AMBA D. AHDI
A. AHIMA
The workflow process for healthcare reimbursement begins __________ A. At the registration desk B. In the coding department C. After the encounter is completed D. When the patient makes the appointment
A. At the registration desk
Which credential identifies the coding and reimbursement specialist as having specialty certification in the field? A. CCS B. RHIA C. CTR D. CMBS
A. CCS
Which HIM role has the responsibility for assigning a numeric representation for diagnoses and procedures? A. Coding and reimbursement specialist B. Cancer registrar C. Health insurance specialist D. Health insurance manager
A. Coding and reimbursement specialist
A patient is seen in the hospital to have a suspicious lesion
A. Pathology report
Which section of the SOAP note would contain the statement "patient experiences fatigue and irritability?" A. S-subjective B. O-objective C. A-assessment D. P-plan
A. S-subjective
What is the primary digit for filling in middle digit order in the number 54-90-99? A. 54 B. 90 C. 99 D. None of the above
B. 90
A patient has been diagnosed with rosacea. Which of the following medical specialists would treat this condition? A. Gynecologist B. Dermatologist C. Neurologist D. Psychiatrist
B. Dermatologist
Which organization provides details concerning continuing education unit (CEU) credits for ongoing education of those managing cancer data? A. AHIMA B. NCRA C. AMBA D. AHDI
B. NCRA
All of the following reports should include the patient's pulse and respiration rate on admission, EXCEPT: A. History and physical examination B. Physician orders C. Physician progress notes D. Nurses notes
B. Physician orders
Which of the following would provide a glimpse of the fluctuation of the patient's blood pressure during a 5-day hospital stay? A. Physician orders B. Vital signs record C. Medications and therapeutic modalities D. Nursing discharge summary
B. Vital signs record
A patient is seen in the hospital outpatient laboratory department for CBC and Urinalysis. This service will be billed on which of the following forms? A. CMS-1400 B. CMS-1500 C. UB-04 D. UB-92
C. UB-04
During the month of July, 56 patients delivered babies. Of these 13 delivered by C-section and the remainder delivered vaginally. What percent of the patients delivered vaginally? A. 23% B. 30% C. 60% D. 77%
D. 77%
Two days after the radiology report was dictated, it is still missing from the health record. Which professional will assist with locating and tracking the dictated report? A. Cancer registrar B. Coding and reimbursement C. Health information manager D. Medical transcriptionist E. Health insurance specialist
D. Medical transcriptionist
What is the tertiary digit for filling in terminal digit order for the following number: 52-83-104? A. 52 B. 83 C. 104 D. None of the above
A. 52
Which of these organizations provides a wide variety of resources pertaining to health information, including standards development? A. AHIMA B. NCRA C. AMBA D. AHDI
A. AHIMA
Which organization provides networking opportunities for a variety of HIM professionals in communities of practices? A. AHIMA B. AAPC C. NCRA D. ACMCS
A. AHIMA
What is one of the key features I an electronic health record that is not in a paper system? A. Alerts B. Temperature graph C. EKG tracings D. Medication administration record
A. Alerts
The results of the radiological exam required Sarah Chavez to be referred to a general surgeon. The general surgeon recommends a lumpectomy. Which of the following freestanding centers would do the lumpectomy procedure? A. Ambulatory surgical center B. Heart and vascular C. Industrial health clinic D. Neighborhood health center
A. Ambulatory surgical center
A law enforcement officer requests of the HIM department the ER record of a 2-year-old who was scalded in the bathtub. It is suspected the injury was the result of abuse from his mother. The officer does not have an authorization or subpoena. What is the best course of action? A. Ask for the officer's identification and then release the information B. Call the precinct to see if the request is valid C. Request a court order D. Ask for authorization from the parents
A. Ask for the officer's identification and then release the information
A medical student has a list of patients names and requests discharge summaries and operative reports for each name on the list. What is the first course of action? A. Ask the purpose of the request B. Call the patients and ask for an authorization C. Call each of the attending physicians and ask for verbal permission D. Request the medical student to sign an authorization of disclosure form for each individual patient request
A. Ask the purpose of the request
What organization makes policies and oversees the Medicare/Medicaid system? A. CMS B. Joint Commission C. OIG D. AMA
A. CMS
In preparation for a committee meeting, this professional creates a report and data display that presents how many cases of carcinoma of the breast were treated surgically versus by chemotherapy or radiation. Which role would produce this report? A. Care registrar B. Coding and reimbursement C. Health and information manager D. Medical transcriptionist E. Health insurance specialist
A. Cancer registrar
All of the following are nursing-generated documents EXCEPT: A. Consultation B. Medications C. Vital signs record D. Postpartum record
A. Consultation report
A patient is being transferred from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility after suffering a stroke. Which of the following reports should accompany the patient and is vital continuity of care? A. Discharge summary B. Vital signs record C. Operative report D. Living will
A. Discharge summary
Admission and discharge dates should be included in which of the following reports? A. Discharge summary B. History and physical examination C. Operative report D. Pathology report
A. Discharge summary
The committee wishes to review the medical records of patients who were discharged within the past six months with the principle diagnosis of Streptococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be the best resource to locate this information? A. Disease index B. Operative index C. Physician index D. Master patient index
A. Disease index
What is the key advantage with organizing a health record in the source-oriented record (SOR) format? A. Easy to compare the results of laboratory reports over time. B. Eliminates omissions in documentation. C. Helps to train nurses. D. Eliminates medication errors.
A. Easy to compare the results of laboratory reports over time
A 50-year-old man complaining of chest pain is in an ambulance which rushes past your car. Which exit are you going to take? A. Emergency room at local hospital B. Trauma center C. Long term care facility D. Rehabilitation center E. Primary care physician's office
A. Emergency room at local hospital
Mary Jones: this 82-year-old woman suffers an injury to the leg in a car accident. To which of the following health care settings should the ambulance take Ms. Jones? A. ER at a local hospital B. Crisis services in behavioral health care hospital C. Subacute care in local hospital D. Rehabilitation hospital E. Respite care
A. Er at a local hospital
Which of the following provide an employee opportunity for a cancer registrar? A. Hospital B. Long term care facility C. Physician's office D. Neighborhood health clinic
A. Hospital
A patient requires a CT scan of the brain. Which of the following freestanding centers would provide this service? A. Imaging center B. Ambulatory surgical center C. Industrial health center D. Heart and vascular center
A. Imaging center
A patient has a myocardial infarction and requires a coronary artery bypass would be classified as a(n): A. Inpatient B. Observation patient C. Ambulatory patient D. Subacute care patient
A. Inpatient
A patient received multiple potentially fatal injuries as a result of an automobile accident. Based on the patient's condition, ideally the Medical Center's helicopter should take the patient to a(n): A. Level IV Trauma Center B. Crisis Center C. Local Community Emergency Department D. Urgent Care Center
A. Level IV Trauma Center
The website of which of the following agencies would provide the latest research on prostate cancer? A. NIH B. CMS C. AHRQ D. CDC
A. NIH
Which of the following agencies would be referenced to read the most recent research pertaining to the treatment of diabetes? A. NIH B. AHRQ C. CMS D. CDC
A. NIH
Which of the following is a major disadvantage of straight numeric filling? A. Office staff must consider all digits at a glance B. Difficult to train new employees C. Office supplies are more costly D. Files can't be easily expanded
A. Office staff must consider all digits at a glance
A 5-year-old patient requires a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following medical specialties would provide this surgical treatment? A. Otorhinolaryngology B. Ophthalmology C. Family practice D. Allergy & immunology
A. Otorhinolaryngology
Which of the following contains chronological documentation of the patient's illness and responses to treatment? A. Physician progress note B. Physician discharge orders C. History and physical examination D. Face sheet
A. Physician progress notes
According to HIPAA, which of the following does not require an authorization for disclosure of PHI? A. Public health activities B. Attorney requests C. Requests from a drug company for research D. Life insurance companies
A. Public health activities
The hip fracture is repaired, but the patient needs ongoing care and physical therapy. The physician documents the patient needs extensive rehabilitation services (occupation and physical therapy) for at least two weeks. Ms. Jones is moved to another hospital unit that specializes in rehabilitative post-surgical care. Which classification describes this patient's category of care? A. Subacute care B. Observation C. Inpatient D. Hospice
A. Subacute care
The patient states that he has had lower back pain for the past week. This documentation would be found in what section of the SOAP progress note? A. Subjective B. Objective C. Assessment D. Plan
A. Subjective
Which documentation guideline was created to prevent medication errors? A. The Joint Commission's Do Not use abbreviation list B. CMS regulation that the medical record must be complete in 15days C. The Joint Commission's guideline that states the Operative report should be dictated and on the record 24 hours after surgery D. CMSs guideline about documentation in the history and physical examination
A. The Joint Commission's Do Not use abbreviation list
Which government website would you reference about the newest initiatives to prevent medication errors? A. NIH B. AHRQ C. CMS D. CDC
B. AHRQ
A patient is treated in a hospital outpatient surgery department for a routine colonoscopy. Which of the following prospective payment systems would govern the payment structure for the hospital service? A. DRG B. APC C. RBRVS D. ASC
B. APC
The display needs to provide comparison between last year and this year. Which tool would best present this data? A. Pie chart B. Bar graph C. Table D. Line graph
B. Bar graph
Which credential identifies the medical transcriptionist as having specialty certification in the field? A. CCS B. CHDS C. CTR D. ICA
B. CHDS
Mike smith: Patient seen by his PCP for fatigue, weight loss, and generalized weakness. The physician refers the patient to a freestanding center to have blood drawn for a CBC and WBC. Which of the following would provide this service? A. Ambulatory surgical center B. Clinical laboratory C. Neighborhood health center D. Industrial health center E. Imaging center
B. Clinical laboratory
This professional uses the ICD-10-CM classification system to numerically represent the diagnosis for diabetes mellitus. Which role would perform this task? A. Cancer registrar B. Coding and reimbursement C. Health information manager D. Medical transcriptionist E. Health insurance specialist
B. Coding and reimbursement
John Wilson: the patient was previously diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. Mr. Wilson is threatening to jump off a bridge. The patient's psychiatrist is called and makes a decision to admit him to a short term specialty hospital for intensive psychiatric treatment. Which of the following behavioral health services or settings would be the best choice for this patient? A. Intensive care management B. Crisis in behavioral health care hospital C. Therapeutic group home D. Rehabilitation hospital E. Respite care
B. Crisis in behavioral health care hospital
Which of the following hospital departments dispose of medical waste such as needles? A. Central Sterilizing Service B. Environmental Services C. Biomedical Engineering D. Durable Medical Equipment
B. Environmental Services
Which of the following laboratory tests would be linked to the diagnosis of diabetes? A. Prothrombin time B. Glucose Tolerance test (GTT) C. T3, T4 D. Sputum cluture
B. Glucose tolerance test
A debilitated patient with decubitus ulcer requires wound care by a nurse twice a week. Which level of care is appropriate for this case? A. Hospice care B. Home health care C. Assisted living D. Respite care
B. Home health care
Sarah continues to see her oncologist for ongoing evaluation and a treatment plan. The oncologist explains that the patient is in advanced stages of cancer. Sarah elects NOT to continue chemotherapy treatments and wishes to seek palliative care. Which health care services facility will the patient be referred to? A. Skilled nursing care B. Hospice care C. Outpatient clinic D. Pain management center
B. Hospice care
A patient is sent from the physician's office to the local hospital with an order to have a chest x-ray to confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia. This type of encounter would be classified as a(n): A. Outpatient surgery B. Hospital outpatient visit C. Hospital inpatient encounter D. Clinic visit
B. Hospital outpatient visit
The physician orders UA and C/S. Which clinical application would correspond this request? A. Patient monitoring system B. Laboratory application C. Radiology application D. Pharmacy application
B. Laboratory application
Which of the following health care professionals performs both administrative and clinical tasks in a physician's office? A. Cancer Registrar B. Medical assistant C. Health insurance specialist D. Medical transcriptionist
B. Medical assistant
Which of the following test/services would be included in the charge master and automatically (electronically) flow to the patient bill without coder intervention? A. Colonoscopy B. Metabolic lab panel C. Closed reduction of fracture D. Psychotherapy
B. Metabolic lab panel
After suffering from a cerebrovascular accident, the patient needs ongoing therapy to assist with mechanisms for dressings and cooking meals at home. Which of the following departments would provide this service? A. Physical therapy B. Occupational therapy C. Durable medical equipment D. Biomedical engineering
B. Occupational therapy
All of the following is included in the authorization for disclosure of PHI EXCEPT: A. Patient's date of signature B. Physician's date of signature C. Patient's date of birth D. Information to be released
B. Physician's date of signature
Which credential identifies the health information manager as having a bachelor's degree and national certification in the health information management field? A. CCS-P B. RHIA C. CCA D. CPC
B. RHIA
Which of the following credentials requires an associate degree from an accredited program? A. RHIT B. RHIA C. CTR D. CPC
B. RHIA
What two AHIMA credentials (linked to associate and baccalaureate degrees) are involved in the transition from paper to electronic health records? A. CPC and CCS B. RHIT and RHIA C. CTR and RHIT D. CPC-P and RHIA
B. RHIT and RHIA
A 36-year-old male is in critical condition as a result of multiple injuries suffered from a motorcycle accident. The ambulatory driver should take which exit? A. Emergency room at local hospital B. Trauma center C. Long term care facility D. Rehabilitation center E. Primary care physician's office
B. Trauma center
Which of the following hospital therapeutic departments would provide O2 therapy? A) Pharmacy B) Physical therapy C) Respiratory therapy D) Occupational therapy
C) Respiratory therapy
The 70-bed long-term care facility documented that 23 patients had indwelling urinary catheters inserted last month. Of this group, 9 resulted in UTIs. What is the UTI rate for patients who had indwelling catheters inserted last month? A. 3.9% B. 13% C. 39% D. 33%
C. 39%
In terminal digit filing sequence, which of the following records are miss filed? A. 64-53-98 B. 64-54-98 C. 62-53-98 D. 65-54-98
C. 62-53-98
Which of these organizations provides an education program for claim collection for a physician's office? A. AHIMA B. NCRA C. AMBA D. AHDI
C. AMBA
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's is being taken care of at home by his wife. Twice a week, the patient needs supervision while his wife runs errands. What level of care is appropriate for this scenario? A. Skilled nursing care B. Outpatient clinic C. Adult day care D. Home health care
C. Adult day care
An elderly patient who has senile dementia requires help with bathing and monitoring use of medications. She doesn't require 24 hour nursing care. Which level of care would be appropriate for this patient? A. Skilled care B. Residential care C. Assisted living D. Hospice care
C. Assisted living
Which of the following government agencies' websites would be referenced to determine the infant mortality rate in the US from 1998-2004? A. AHRQ B. CMS C. CDC D. FDA
C. CDC
The billing specialist is looking for guidance for Medicare billing practices from the official web resource page. Which organization can reference the Medicare claims processing manual? A. National institutes of health (NIH) B. Agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ) C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) D. Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
C. CMS
A research team is investigating the results of treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which professional would assist with gathering data to support this project? A. Medical transcriptionist B. Health insurance specialist C. Cancer registrar D. Coding and reimbursement specialist
C. Cancer registrar
Which of the following professionals requires specialty training in classification systems? A. Medical transcriptionist B. Medical staff coordinator C. Coding specialist D. Risk manager
C. Coding specialist
Which of the following is considered administrative data in the patient's health record? A. Laboratory results B. Discharge diagnosis C. Date of birth D. Pathological diagnosis
C. Date of birth
After a 7 day stay; the physician discharges Mr. Wilson to receive ongoing treatment. The patient's physician prescribes ongoing treatment 5days a week on an ambulatory basis in the local community office. What type of health care services does this patient require? A. Home health care B. Respite care C. Day treatment program D. Chemical dependency program
C. Day treatment program
Which of the following reports are typically only found on a hospital inpatient visit? A. Pathology report B. Radiology report C. Discharge summary D. History and physical examination
C. Discharge summary
Which data set collects performance to compare managed health care plans? A. DEEDS B. EMDS C. HEDIS D. MDS
C. HEDIS
This professional is responsible for overseeing the collection, maintenance, and analysis of documentation in the health record. Which role performs this task? A. Cancer registrar B. Coding and reimbursement C. Health information manager D. Medical transcriptionist E. Health insurance specialist
C. Health information manager
Which part of the patient record would contain a list of the patient's allergies? A. Physician's orders B. Laboratory results C. History and physical examination D. Advanced directives
C. History and physical examination
Which coding system would be used to identify the diagnosis of "chronic obstructive lung disease"? A. CPT B. HCPCS C. ICD-10-CM D. ICD-10-PCS
C. ICD-10-CM
The pathology report reveals metastatic carcinoma of the breast. The surgeon refers Ms. Chavez to an oncologist. The oncologist orders IV chemotherapy 3 times a week. Which of the following health care facilities would provide chemotherapy services for this patient? A. Imaging center B. Industrial health center C. Infusion center D. Clinical laboratory
C. Infusion center
The ER physician makes the diagnosis of "left hip fracture" and calls the orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon admits the patient, to the hospital for an open reduction with internal fixation of a hip fracture. Which classification should be used for this patient? A. Hospice patient B. Ambulatory surgery patient C. Inpatient D. Observation
C. Inpatient
Which of the following names, filed alphabetically, would appear after Kristin L. Smith? A. K. Lee Smith B. Kristen L. Smith C. Kristen Lee Smith D. K. L. Smith
C. Kristen Lee Smith
All of the following organizations offer coding certifications, EXCEPT: A. AHIMA B. AAPC C. NCRA D. ACMCS
C. NCRA
What HIPAA standard requires hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, to obtain a unique 10-digit identifier? A. ICD-10-CM B. CPT C. NPI D. NDC
C. NPI
The quality committee wishes to focus on reviewing the hysterectomy cases for patients under the age 40. Which data source would best provide this information? A. Disease index B. Physician index C. Operative index D. Master patient index
C. Operative index
The physician refers a patient to the hospital to have a series of urodynamic studies for urinary incontinence. This service would be provided in which of the following? A. Ambulatory surgery center B. Emergency department C. Outpatient department D. Partial hospitalization program
C. Outpatient department
Which of the clinical health record applications would include the temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration? A. Pharmacy application B. Laboratory functionality C. Patient monitoring system D. Nurse intake assessment
C. Patient monitoring system
Which of the following requests would NOT require a patient authorization for release of the health information? A. Request by school officials for immunization records of 5-year-old patient B. Employer's wellness program C. Patient's insurance carrier D. DNA analysis to law enforcement agency
C. Patient's insurance carrier
Which of the following professionals would be responsible for authenticating an MRI of the brain? A. Neurologist B. Orthopedic Surgeon C. Radiologist D. General surgeon
C. Radiologist
In the case of two patients with the same exact name (Paul R. Smith), what is the first action for differentiating between patient records? A. Check patient's address B. Verify the patient's telephone number C. Refer to the patient's date of birth D. Ask who is the PCP for the patient
C. Refer to the patient's date of birth
Ms. Jones suffers a stoke while undergoing hospital therapy. She is transferred back to acute care as an inpatient. The patient is treated in the hospital for cerebral hemorrhage and residual hemiplegia. After a several day stay, the patient is stabilized. The physician discharges the patient to long term care. Ms. Jones will need 24 hour nursing care. Which category of long term care would be appropriate for this level of care? A. Assisted living B. Residual care C. Skilled nursing D. Hospice care
C. Skilled nursing
After receiving a laryngectomy, the patient is fitted with a Blom-Singer prosthesis. The patient will require extensive ongoing therapy for effective use of the prosthesis. Which department would provide this service? A. Physical therapy B. Radiology C. Speech and language pathology D. Pathology
C. Speech and language pathology
What is the purpose of medical necessity? A. To determine the appropriate payment B. To prevent clerical errors C. To establish a reason for the service D. To eliminate under payment for services
C. To establish a reason for the service
Which of the following medical records, filling in terminal digit order, would appear after 33-43-31? A. 33-45-31 B. 34-24-31 C. 33-43-30 D. 34-43-31
D. 34-43-31
HIPAA mandates that covered entities (e.g. hospitals) have ___________ days to respond to requests for amendments and release of information requests. A. 5 days B. 10 days C. 30 days D. 60 days
D. 60 days
Which of the following is misfiled in middle digit sequence? A. 87-92-72 B. 88-92-72 C. 88-92-73 D. 87-92-73 E. 82-93-73
D. 87-92-73
Which organization provides best practices in training in dictation for physicians? A. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) B. National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) C. American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) D. Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
D. AHDI
Which organization provides resources for professionals that are involved in editing medical records produced by speech recognition software? A. AAPC B. AMBA C. AHIMA D. AHDI
D. AHDI
According to HIPAA guidelines, all of the following are considered PHI EXCEPT: A. Address B. Date of birth C. Social security number D. Account number
D. Account number
Which agency would be referenced if you wanted to obtain statistics about the number of HIV/AIDS cases over the past 10 years? A. NIH B. AHRQ C. CMS D. CDC
D. CDC
Which credential identifies the health insurance specialist as having specialty certification in the field? A. CCS B. RHIT C. CTR D. CMBS
D. CMBS
A patient is seen in the physician's office for an embedded splinter in her left foot. The physician extracted the foreign body. The services for this will appear on which of the following claim forms? A. HIPAA B. CMS-1450 C. UB-04 D. CMS-1500
D. CMS-1500
Which of the following names is out of sequence according to alphabetical filing rules? A. C.A. Reinhard B. Carol Ann Reinhard C. Carol Anne Reinhard D. Carole Anne Reinhardt E. Carol Anne Reinhardt F. Carl Reinhard
D. Carole Anne Reinhardt
The patient was admitted January 3rd and discharged January 9th. According to the Joint Commission, this electronic record must be completed by: A. January 31 B. January 24 C. February 1 D. February 9
D. February 9
A patient needing an MRI of the spine would be referred to which of the following freestanding facilities? A. Neighborhood health center B. Clinical Laboratory C. Ambulatory surgical center D. Imaging center
D. Imaging center
Which of the following does NOT align with TPO ( treatment, payment, and health care operations) activities? A. Diagnosis submitted on the bill to the insurance company B. Patient records reviewed by quality committee C. Oncologist requested for consultation D. Medical device company seeking patient testimonials
D. Medical device company seeking patient testimonials
Which federal agency would be queried about fetal deaths in the US? A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) B. Office of Inspector General (OIG) C. National Institute of Health (NIH) D. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
D. NCHS
Which of the following medical specialties would evaluate a patient that has been experiencing seizures? A. Otorhinolaryngology B. Allergy & immunology C. Thoracic surgery D. Neurology
D. Neurology
Which of the following professionals would be responsible for authenticating a report that provided a microscopic analysis of a specimen removed during surgery? A. PCP B. Radiologist C. General surgeon D. Pathologist
D. Pathologist
All of the following reports are authenticated by the attending physician EXCEPT: A. Discharge summary B. History and physical examination C. Face sheet listing of diagnoses D. Pathology report
D. Pathology report
The physician is having trouble adjusting the patient's Coumadin level. Which department would be called to assist with this dilemma? A. Physical therapy B. Occupational therapy C. Risk management D. Pharmacy
D. Pharmacy
Which of the following would be a violation of the HIPAA privacy rule? A. Physician's office provides a sign-in sheet for patients at the front desk B. De-identified patient information provided to a researcher C. Physician calls the pharmacy to renew a patient's medication D. Physician gives the name of diabetic patients to a pharmaceutical company
D. Physician given the name of diabetic patients to a pharmaceutical company
The physician orders KUB. Which clinical application would correspond with this request? A. Patient monitoring system B. Pharmacy application C. Laboratory application D. Radiology application
D. Radiology application
Which of the following circumstances would require you to return an authorization and request a new form? A. Patient signed her nickname of Sandy instead of Sandra B. Patient chose not to include her telephone number on the authorization form C. The patient's personal representative signed the form because the patient suffered a stroke and is not able to sign her name. D. The patient's signature on the consent for treatment does not match the signature on the authorization form
D. The patient's signature on the consent for treatment does not match the signature on the authorization form
Which type of behavioral health service would be appropriate for a patient who is being treated for chronic depression, anxiety, and paranoia that requires daily supervision but not intensive daily treatment? A. Day treatment program B. Residential treatment facility C. Home health care D. Therapeutic group home
D. Therapeutic group home
Which hospital committee would be charged with investigating the increase in cholecystectomy procedures resulting in normal pathology of the gallbladder? A. Drug Utilization Review B. Transfusion Utilization Management C. Disease Control D. Tissue Control
D. Tissue control
This professional is investigating the reason for denied payment for a hospital claim. Which role would perform this task? A. Cancer Registrar B. Coding and reimbursement C. Health information manager D. Medical transcriptionist E. Health insurance specialist
E. Health insurance specialist
Sarah Chavez, a 62-year-old woman, has a lump in her left breast. Her PCP refers her to a freestanding facility for a mammogram. Which facility would provide this service? A. Intensive care management B. Clinical Laboratory C. Infusion center D. Industrial health center E. Imaging center
E. Imaging center
Secondary medical services
Heart specialist Lesion removal by specialist - care services are provided by specialist who a patient is referred to.
Primary Health services
Immunizations Health education Vision exam Family planning - care services include preventive and acute care- point of first contact
Pharmacy
In addition to dispensing medications, pharmacists review medications for safety and efficacy, provide drug information, and are often included as a member of the clinical treatment team.
Tertiary medical services
MRI Physical therapy - care provided by specialist hospitals and facilities
anesthesiology
Over the years, the role of the anesthesiologist has been expanded from "putting surgical patients to sleep", to assisting with chronic and acute pain management.
Speech and language pathology
Professionals (speech pathologist, audiologist) help to assess and treat conditions associated with communication (speech and hearing) and swallowing
Radiology
Radiology is a branch of medicine that utilizes imaging technologies such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose and treat diseases. Under the radiology department, you will often find sub specialties such as nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and radiation oncology
Respiratory Therapy department
Respiratory therapist assess and treat breathing disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
Food and nutrition services
This department provides a range of services associated with diet and nutrition. In addition to prepping meals for inpatients, the department includes dietitians and nutritionists who provide advice for monitoring and treatment of disease and conditions
Emergency department
This department specializes in acute care of patients. These unplanned encounters provide initial treatment for a broad range of illnesses and injury
Rehabilitation services
Under the department of rehabilitation, most hospitals include both physical therapy and occupational therapy. Physical therapist help patients to develop, maintain, and restore movement and function (for example, helping to walk after a stroke). The field of occupational therapy focuses on assisting patients with their ability to participate in activities of everyday life (for example, dressing, bathing)
