HAAD RHIA Exam Questions
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (Page 32 )

Updated On: 19-Feb-2026

As Directory of the HIM Department you have become aware of instances of unauthorized access to the record file area. After considering several options to limit or restrict access to the area, you decide to

  1. install a computerized access panel.
  2. hire a security guard to monitor entrance to the file area.
  3. convert from a terminal digit filing system to serial unit filing.
  4. utilize a sign-in and sign-out log for admittance to the file area.

Answer(s): A



In planning for a file system conversion to a new physical location, it is wise to schedule the actual conversion process to occur

  1. during a Joint Commission survey.
  2. during a 2-week period when the department is closed.
  3. at an off-peak time for the department such as a weekend (Friday to Monday).
  4. before purging inactive records.

Answer(s): C



The President of the Medical Staff requests a report on the number of coronary artery bypass grafts performed by a particular physician in April of the previous year. Where would the health information manager look for this information?

  1. patient register
  2. disease index
  3. operation index
  4. birth defects register

Answer(s): C



A major consideration in a hospital or facility closure is to

  1. notify all patients to pick up their original records by the date of closure.
  2. seek approval for destruction of all records with a last date of treatment over 3 years ago.
  3. ensure that authorized parties have access to the information as provided by law.
  4. arrange for donating the records to an HIA/HIT education program for student use.

Answer(s): C



The American College of Surgeons mandates a successful follow-up rate for all cancer cases of at least ________ to meet approval requirements as a cancer program.

  1. 70%
  2. 80%
  3. 90%
  4. 100%

Answer(s): C






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