RHIT Data Integrity and Quality 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which data quality dimension refers to the degree to which data values fall within an acceptable range?
- Completeness
- Validity (Correct answer)
- Timeliness
- Consistency
Correct answer: Validity
Validity means data values conform to defined formats, ranges, or accepted value sets.
Question 2: A patient's blood type is recorded as 'AB+' in two different systems but 'AB positive' in a third. This is a problem with which data quality dimension?
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Consistency (Correct answer)
- Granularity
Correct answer: Consistency
Consistency means the same data element is represented in the same way across all systems.
Question 3: What is a data audit trail in the context of health information management?
- A list of coding errors found during chart review
- A chronological record of when data was created, accessed, or modified (Correct answer)
- A summary of data quality scores by department
- A report comparing data across facilities
Correct answer: A chronological record of when data was created, accessed, or modified
An audit trail documents who accessed or changed data, when, and what was changed, supporting data integrity.
Question 4: Which process involves comparing data from multiple sources to identify and resolve discrepancies?
- Data abstraction
- Data reconciliation (Correct answer)
- Data normalization
- Data aggregation
Correct answer: Data reconciliation
Data reconciliation compares records from different sources to detect and correct inconsistencies.
Question 5: An HIM analyst finds that 15% of patient records are missing a discharge disposition code. Which data quality dimension is most affected?
- Accuracy
- Completeness (Correct answer)
- Precision
- Currency
Correct answer: Completeness
Completeness refers to whether all required data elements are present in a record.
Question 6: Which type of data validation check ensures that a field contains data of the correct format, such as a date field containing only dates?
- Range check
- Consistency check
- Format check (Correct answer)
- Relational check
Correct answer: Format check
A format check verifies that data conforms to the expected structure or pattern for a given field.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of a data dictionary in healthcare organizations?
- To store patient demographic data
- To define the meaning, format, and acceptable values for each data element (Correct answer)
- To track coding productivity
- To generate compliance reports for payers
Correct answer: To define the meaning, format, and acceptable values for each data element
A data dictionary provides standardized definitions and rules for each data element, promoting consistent data use.
RHIT Data Integrity and Quality 2
Which data quality dimension refers to the degree to which data values fall within an acceptable range?