Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 133

As the chair of a Forms Review Committee, you need to track the origin of data in a particular field and the security levels applicable to that field. Your best source for this information would be the

Answer options

• A. facility’s data dictionary.
• B. MDS.
• C. Glossary of Health Care Terms.
• D. UHDDS.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The facility’s data dictionary is the most suitable source as it provides detailed definitions, origins, and security classifications of data fields. The MDS, Glossary of Health Care Terms, and UHDDS do not typically focus on the specific tracking of data origins or security levels as comprehensively as a data dictionary does.