Question 1

What is the greatest benefit to the nurse of technology in the health care setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient acuity is reduced. 
B) Determination of the time of discharge of patient is aided. 
C) There is easy,quick access to relevant data. 
D) Data may be more difficult to interpret.

Question 2

A health care facility is using an electronic health record (EHR)system for documentation purposes.Every Thursday from 11:00 to 12:00 P.M. ,the EHR shuts down for maintenance.Which would be of concern to the nurse during that weekly downtime?

Accepted Answer

A) Illegal access to records can take place. 
B) Loss of previous documentation can occur. 
C) Loss of coordination of medication list and vital signs can occur. 
D) Sometimes passwords are lost.

Question 3

To practice as a nursing informatics specialist,what must the nurse accomplish first?

Accepted Answer

A) Pass the NCLEX exam. 
B) Be actively involved in research. 
C) Demonstrate practice by working for a minimum of 2 years in an intensive care unit. 
D) Achieve certification from the ANCC.

Question 4

All treatments and services for patients require two forms of patient identification prior to providing those services.Which would require an intervention if used by the nurse to identify a patient? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Referring to the patient ID band 
B) Asking the roommate 
C) Asking another nurse on the unit 
D) Asking the patient 
E) Asking a family member

Question 5

Another type of technology currently being used in hospitals is the Automated Nurse Staffing System.What is the advantage of this system to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduces health care costs by predicting supplies needed 
B) Determines staffing based on acuity of patients 
C) Determines staffing based on cost of patient care 
D) Determines order of being floated

Exam 11: Hospital Information Systems

What is the greatest benefit to the nurse of technology in the health care setting?

A health care facility is using an electronic health record (EHR) system for documentation purposes.Every Thursday from 11:00 to 12:00 P.M. ,the EHR shuts down for maintenance.Which would be of concern to the nurse during that weekly downtime?

To practice as a nursing informatics specialist,what must the nurse accomplish first?

All treatments and services for patients require two forms of patient identification prior to providing those services.Which would require an intervention if used by the nurse to identify a patient? Select all that apply.

Another type of technology currently being used in hospitals is the Automated Nurse Staffing System.What is the advantage of this system to the patient?