SECTION A [50]
QUESTION 1
[15]
1.1 Differentiate between the two (2) most commonly used data types in the health
fraternity.
(10)
1.2. Indicate which of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE.
(5)
1.2.1 AHIM manager is responsible for managing health information services as
well as the lifecycle of health records.
1.2.2 Lab results and other radiology procedures are part of health
information collected to ensure effective patient care.
1.2.3. An acute health record contains the attending physician’s assessment of
the patient’s current health status after evaluating the patient’s
physical condition.
1.2.4 Information documented in a complete medical history for the mouth and
throat should include the following: head colds, epistaxis,
discharges, obstruction and sinus pain.
1.2.5 An ambersand is the best example of a field.
QUESTION 2
[15]
2.1 Asan experienced strategic information officer for a donor-funded healthcare
organisation you are required to ensure that health records are properly managed.
Discuss the importance of managing health records.
(5)
2.2. What information are you likely to include when taking the history of a patient in
the following situations:
(10)
2.2.1 Patient instructions during acute care health recordkeeping
(1)
2.2.2 Review of the urinary systems in the report of a medical history
(5)
2.2.3 Skin in the report of a physical examination
(4)
QUESTION 3
[20]
3.1 Asan experienced strategic information officer for a donor-funded healthcare
organisation you are requested to develop outcome level indicators. Explain is the
significance of developing sound indicators.
(7)
3.2 Name the benefits of ensuring good quality data at each level of intervention in
health care.
(5)
3.3. Asan experienced strategic information officer for a donor-funded healthcare
organisation you are required to ensure that health records are properly managed.
Describe data quality issues at the ‘source’ level in the data management
process.
(8)
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