Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 57

Which filing system would provide the most convenient method for the record retrieval of 200 patients consecutively admitted to the hospital?

Answer options

• A. terminal digit
• B. unit.
• C. straight numeric
• D. serial unit.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The straight numeric filing system allows for easy access to patient records in a sequential order based on their assigned numbers, which is ideal for a consecutive admission scenario. The terminal digit system organizes records differently, while unit and serial unit systems may not provide the same level of convenience for this specific retrieval task.