Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 29

For continuity of care, ambulatory care providers are more likely than providers of acute care services to rely on the documentation found in the

Answer options

• A. interdisciplinary patient care plan.
• B. discharge summary.
• C. transfer record.
• D. problem list.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the problem list provides ongoing information about the patient's conditions and issues, which is crucial for continuous care. In contrast, the interdisciplinary patient care plan, discharge summary, and transfer record focus on specific episodes of care rather than the ongoing management of the patient's health.