Exam 41: Nursing Informatics

Which of the following aspects of a computer determine its power? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes. The patient tells the nurse, "After searching the Internet, I found out that I don't need insulin. All I need to do to control blood sugar is drink a mixture of vinegar and apple juice." Which teaching would the nurse provide?

The nurse organizing an evidence-based practice committee has a computer with Internet access. Which would be most important to the committee when searching for the most current scientific evidence?

Which of the following are main functions of a computer? Select all that apply.

The nurse reviews the patient's laboratory results. Which component of informatics is the nurse viewing?

The nurse is writing a blog on caring for patients with chronic illness. Which posting can be identified as a breach of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

The nurse practitioner dispenses a drug to administer to the patient and the electronic health record (EHR) flags the medication. For which reason might this occur? Select all that apply.

The nurse is looking for the most current evidence related to safe medication administration. Which source provides the most reliable information?

The nurse is conducting a literature search. In which instance might the nurse question the reliability of the health information?

Which informatics concept concerns the appropriate use of knowledge in managing or solving human problems?

Which patient may benefit the most from the use of telehealth?

The nurse is administering medications to patients by using a barcode-scanning device that scans the patient's identification bracelet and the medication to be administered to avoid a medication error. Which types of errors does this barcode-scanning device prevent? Select all that apply.

Which classification system promotes standardized language that will improve computer interoperability in nursing?

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) encouraged implementation of electronic health records (EHR) by which means?

The seasoned nurse is precepting a novice nurse at the local hospital. The novice nurse needs to access a patient's electronic health record (EHR) to retrieve laboratory results but does not yet have a password. Which action would the seasoned nurse take?

Which of the following sources provides the most current information regarding a medication newly approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

In informatics, raw, unprocessed numbers, symbols, or words that have no meaning by themselves are called which of the following?

The nurse is preparing to conduct a literature search to find evidence related to care of a patient with diabetes experiencing neuropathy. Which of the following keywords would the nurse use to best identify the information searched for?

A nurse is entering a pharmacy request for patient medication in the patient's electronic health record (EHR) while seated at a computer in the nursing station. A physician approaches the nurse and asks for them to access another patient's EHR to review laboratory values. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?

Which of the following health information is protected in the electronic health record? Select all that apply.