Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 101

A HIM Department wants to buy new open-shelf filing units for its file expansion. Each of the shelves in a new 6-shelf unit measures 33 linear filing inches. There will be an estimated 1,000 records to file. The average record is 1 inch thick. How many filing units should be purchased?

Answer options

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the total thickness of the records is 1,000 inches and each 6-shelf unit provides 198 inches of filing space (33 inches per shelf times 6 shelves). Dividing 1,000 inches by 198 inches gives approximately 5.05, so 6 units are needed to accommodate all records. Options A, B, and D do not provide enough space to store all of the records.