HI 217 Health Information & Leadership FINAL READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027

1. What is the primary goal of Electronic Health Records
(EHRs) in health information management?
 a) Reduce costs
 b) Improve patient care
 c) Increase administrative work
 d) Maintain paper records
 Answer: b) Improve patient care
 Rationale: EHRs aim to enhance patient care by
facilitating better access to patient data, improving
coordination among healthcare providers, and supporting
clinical decisions.
2. Which data interchange standard is commonly used for
healthcare transactions?
 a) XML
 b) HL7
 c) GIS
 d) JSON
 Answer: b) HL7
 Rationale: HL7 (Health Level 7) standards are
specifically designed for the exchange, integration, sharing,
and retrieval of electronic health information.
3. Which leadership style is most effective in fostering a
culture of accountability in a healthcare organization?
 a) Autocratic
 b) Transactional
 c) Transformational
 d) Laissez-faire
 Answer: c) Transformational
 Rationale: Transformational leadership encourages
collaboration, innovation, and accountability, which are