RHIT Practice Exam 1 - EHR Data Elements

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Which data set would the health record technician consult to ensure the system collects all federally required discharge data elements for Medicare and Medicaid inpatients in an acute-care hospital?

  • UHDDS (correct)
  • UACDS
  • CARF
  • DEEDS

Standardizing medical terminology to avoid differences in naming various health conditions and procedures is one purpose of:

  • Security standard
  • Transaction standards
  • Vocabulary standards (correct)
  • Content and structure standards

Patient care managers use the data documented in the health record to:

  • Provide direct patient care
  • Determine the extent and effects of occupational hazards
  • Generate patient bills and third-party payer claims for reimbursement
  • Evaluate patterns and trends of patient care (correct)

This situation reflects a problem in: Mrs. Smith's date of birth is recorded as 3/25/1948, but the audit discovers that the numbers are transposed in reports.

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What clinical report would be the best source to gather daily blood pressure readings for patients diagnosed with hypertension?

<p>Vital signs record (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the problem-oriented health record?

<p>Uses an itemized list of the patient's past and present health problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the reporting of communicable diseases?

<p>The diseases to be reported are established by state law. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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UHDDS

A standardized data set that ensures all federally required discharge data elements are collected for Medicare and Medicaid inpatients in acute-care hospitals.

Vocabulary standards

The process of standardizing medical terminology to avoid confusion and inconsistencies in naming conditions and procedures.

Patient care managers use health record data for...

Data in the health record helps patient care managers evaluate patterns and trends in patient care to ensure quality and improve outcomes.

Data inconsistency

An inconsistency in data, such as a transposed date of birth, where the numbers are in the wrong order. This can lead to inaccurate information and errors in patient care.

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Vital signs record

A clinical report that records a patient's vital signs over time, including daily blood pressure readings, which can be useful in managing hypertension.

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Problem-oriented health record

A type of health record that focuses on the patient's problems and organizes information around them.

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Reporting communicable diseases

Each state determines the diseases that must be reported to public health authorities to track and control the spread of communicable diseases.

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Study Notes

Health Record Standards and Definitions

  • UHDDS: The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set ensures collection of all federally mandated discharge data for Medicare and Medicaid inpatient care in acute-care hospitals.
  • Vocabulary Standards: Essential for standardizing medical terminology, avoiding discrepancies in naming health conditions and procedures, and ensuring consistent descriptions in health records.

Patient Care Insights

  • Patient Care Managers evaluate patterns and trends based on documented data in health records, facilitating improved service delivery in specific areas of health care.

Data Quality Issues

  • Data Consistency: Critical for reliable patient data; discrepancies, such as transposed birth dates in records, highlight issues in maintaining consistent information across the health record.

Clinical Data Sources

  • Vital Signs Record: The primary source for obtaining blood pressure readings and other vital statistics, crucial for analyzing patients with hypertension over specified periods.

Problem-Oriented Health Records

  • Characterized by an itemized list of a patient's past and present health problems, which enhances the relevance of patient information for both care providers and patients.

Reporting Regulations

  • Communicable Diseases Reporting: Obligatory reporting of certain diseases is determined by state law, with healthcare facilities required to notify public health departments upon patient diagnosis.

Health Information Management Responsibilities

  • The HIM director's initial task in overseeing data content standards for an EHR system involves ensuring that standards are not only identified but also understood and effectively implemented within the organization.

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