Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 123

In 1987, OBRA helped shift the focus in long-term care to patient outcomes. As a result, core assessment data elements are collected on each resident as defined in the

Answer options

• A. UHDDS.
• B. MDS.
• C. Uniform Clinical Data Set.
• D. Uniform Ambulatory Core Data.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, MDS, which stands for Minimum Data Set, a standardized assessment tool used in nursing homes to evaluate residents' needs and outcomes. Options A, C, and D refer to different data collection frameworks that do not specifically pertain to the core assessment data elements required by OBRA.