Preparing for the RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) exam? Informatics is one of the areas our deck drills hardest: 80 of its 1000 flashcards focus on informatics, covering topics like Planning Phase, RIM, Reference Information Model. Try the sample questions below — every card is a real question-and-answer pair from the full deck.
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During the SDLC Planning Phase, an HIM director evaluates if the proposed ROI software can integrate with the existing EHR. Which component of the TELOS feasibility study is being addressed?
Show answer →Technical Feasibility. TELOS stands for Technical, Economic, Legal, Operational, and Scheduling feasibility. Technical feasibility assesses if the organization has the infrastructure or if the technology exists to support the project. Exam Tip: AHIMA often tests Operational (will it be used/accepted?) vs Technical (can it work?). Technical feasibility is the most common hurdle for legacy system integration.
Before finalizing the system design, the HIM team compares the functionality of the proposed new system against the as-is state of the current legacy system. What is this process called, and what is its primary goal?
Show answer →Gap Analysis. Rationale: A gap analysis identifies the gap between current capabilities and future needs. It highlights what the new system will provide that the old one didn't, and more importantly, identifies any lost functionality that must be addressed through workflow changes or custom builds. Exam Strategy: Gap analysis is a critical step in Phase 3 (Design) to ensure the RFP accurately reflects what is missing in the current environment.
Describe the role and structure of the HL7 v3 Reference Information Model (RIM).
Show answer →The RIM is the foundational gold standard for HL7 v3, representing a static model of healthcare workflows. It consists of six core classes: Act, Participation, Entity, Role, ActRelationship, and RoleLink. RHIA Exam Strategy: The RIM is often criticized for its complexity, which led to the development of the more implementable FHIR. Expect questions on how the RIM ensures semantic consistency across different v3 implementations.
Identify the correct standard for each: 1. Transmitting a CT scan; 2. Verifying insurance eligibility; 3. Sending an e-prescription for Amoxicillin.
Show answer →1. **DICOM** (Imaging) 2. **ASC X12 270/271** (Administrative) 3. **NCPDP SCRIPT** (Pharmacy) **RHIA Strategy:** Many exam questions ask you to categorize standards. A common distractor is suggesting HL7 for imaging (incorrect, that's DICOM) or using X12 for prescribing (incorrect, that's NCPDP). Memorize these major categories for high-yield points.
A patient wants to use a third-party smartphone app to track their Medicare claims and clinical data. Which technology standard enables this secure exchange of data between the provider's EHR and the consumer's app?
Show answer →HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and OAuth2. Rationale: The ONC requires EHRs to use FHIR-based APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for the Patient Access API. This allows patients to easily pull their data into the app of their choice. Blue Button 2.0 is the specific CMS implementation of this. Exam Tip: Understand the roles—FHIR is the data standard (the language), while OAuth2 is the security/authorization protocol (the key) that allows the app to access the data without the patient sharing their portal password with the app developer.
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