C802 HLTH 3501 Foundations in HIM FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following is a primary function of a Health
Information Exchange (HIE)?
 - A) Messaging between internal medical staff.
 - B) Electronically sharing patient information across
organizations.
 - C) Formatting electronic devices to industry standards.
 - D) Enhancing intranet security protocols.
 - Answer: B) Electronically sharing patient information
across organizations.
 - Rationale: HIEs facilitate the sharing of patient data
among different healthcare entities to improve care
coordination.
2. In the context of Electronic Health Records (EHR), what
does the term “interoperability” refer to?
 - A) Providing user interfaces for patient portals.
 - B) The ability of different IT systems to communicate
and use the exchanged data.
 - C) Using cloud-based storage solutions.
 - D) Ensuring network security from malware.
 - Answer: B) The ability of different IT systems to
communicate and use the exchanged data.
 - Rationale: Interoperability is crucial for seamless data
exchange among various health information systems.
3. Which act requires healthcare organizations to protect
patient information, impacting the management of health
information systems?
 - A) Clayton Act
 - B) Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act (HITECH)
 - C) HIPAA