Question 1

Nurses must be involved in "meaningful" data collection and reporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Variation occurs when workers:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform the same function in different ways. 
B)  initiate flaws in the way a process was originally designed. 
C)  lack knowledge about the process. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  perform the same function in different ways. 
B)  initiate flaws in the way a process was originally designed. 
C)  lack knowledge about the process. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 3

Some analysis and redesign efforts may occur weeks, months, or even years following the implementation of technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term workflow is sometimes used interchangeably with process or process flows, particularly in the context of implementations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An informatics nurse uses which theory when integrating a new technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Goal attainment theory 
D)  Collaboration theory 
A)  Change theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Goal attainment theory 
D)  Collaboration theory

Question 6

A patient asks a nurse about variation in patient care by different providers. What is the best response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Variation occurs when clinicians perform the same function in different ways and is minimized with standardization." 
B)  "Variation occurs because healthcare providers have individual preferences. This does not affect patient care." 
C)  "There is little variation in patient care since technology has been incorporated into health care." 
D)  "Variation occurs only with very customized and complex care circumstances." 
A)  "Variation occurs when clinicians perform the same function in different ways and is minimized with standardization." 
B)  "Variation occurs because healthcare providers have individual preferences. This does not affect patient care." 
C)  "There is little variation in patient care since technology has been incorporated into health care." 
D)  "Variation occurs only with very customized and complex care circumstances."

Question 7

With the new goal of paying for value and better care, the Medicare Access and Summary CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) reformed Medicare payment by making changes that created a quality payment program to replace the hodgepodge system of Medicare reporting programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A nurse is explaining clinical transformation to a group of nurses. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Clinical transformation is a radical change approach that produces a more responsive organization." 
B)  "Clinical transformations must include an adoption of a clinical technology." 
C)  "Clinical transformations are led by nursing staff members." 
D)  "Clinical transformations involve small, impactful changes." 
A)  "Clinical transformation is a radical change approach that produces a more responsive organization." 
B)  "Clinical transformations must include an adoption of a clinical technology." 
C)  "Clinical transformations are led by nursing staff members." 
D)  "Clinical transformations involve small, impactful changes."

Question 9

The American Association for Justice (2013), suggests that to improve care delivery and to minimize error, the most important tools to employ are:

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation. 
B)  medication administration methodologies that provide care decision support and automation at the point of care. 
C)  bar coding for patient care activities to provide access to information and automation at the point of care. 
D)  computer systems that track activities at the point-of-care automation. 
A)  electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation. 
B)  medication administration methodologies that provide care decision support and automation at the point of care. 
C)  bar coding for patient care activities to provide access to information and automation at the point of care. 
D)  computer systems that track activities at the point-of-care automation.

Question 10

An informatics nurse is tracking and assessing decision making through a clinical course of care, which will do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve patient care 
B)  Reduce medical errors 
C)  Enhance collaboration between providers 
D)  Contribute to research databases 
A)  Improve patient care 
B)  Reduce medical errors 
C)  Enhance collaboration between providers 
D)  Contribute to research databases

Question 11

Many healthcare organizations experience the effects of poorly implemented clinical technology solutions. These effects may be manifested in the form of redundant documentation, non-value-added steps, and additional time spent at the computer rather than in direct care delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An informatics nurse develops a visual depiction of a workflow process, which is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  process map. 
B)  work process. 
C)  workflow analysis. 
D)  clinical transformation. 
A)  process map. 
B)  work process. 
C)  workflow analysis. 
D)  clinical transformation.

Question 13

Many of the quality reporting measures rely on the nurse's documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Meaningful use measures have pushed healthcare organizations to reexamine the use of clinical technologies within their organization and approach implementations in a new way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

We must minimize preventable errors, and one of the most important tools for this purpose is the use of electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Workflow is a term used to describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  the action or execution of a singular task. 
B)  a progression of steps (tasks, events, interactions) that comprise a work process, involve two or more persons, and create or add value to the organization's activities. 
C)  the delegation of work to staff members. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  the action or execution of a singular task. 
B)  a progression of steps (tasks, events, interactions) that comprise a work process, involve two or more persons, and create or add value to the organization's activities. 
C)  the delegation of work to staff members. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 17

An informatics nurse is developing an integration plan of a new electronic health record and anticipates a workflow redesign. Which of the following will the informatics develop first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change management plan 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Clinical transformation 
D)  Workflow evaluation 
A)  Change management plan 
B)  Workflow analysis 
C)  Clinical transformation 
D)  Workflow evaluation

Question 18

Workflow analysis must be conducted as a stand-alone effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When workflow changes begin to fail and workarounds develop, the new processes need to be evaluated further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the ethical considerations related to interoperability and a shared EHR?

Accepted Answer

Interoperability and a shared EHR (Elect

Exam 13: Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use

Nurses must be involved in "meaningful" data collection and reporting.

Variation occurs when workers:

Some analysis and redesign efforts may occur weeks, months, or even years following the implementation of technology.

The term workflow is sometimes used interchangeably with process or process flows, particularly in the context of implementations.

An informatics nurse uses which theory when integrating a new technology?

A patient asks a nurse about variation in patient care by different providers. What is the best response by the nurse?

With the new goal of paying for value and better care, the Medicare Access and Summary CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) reformed Medicare payment by making changes that created a quality payment program to replace the hodgepodge system of Medicare reporting programs.

A nurse is explaining clinical transformation to a group of nurses. Which statement is correct?

The American Association for Justice (2013), suggests that to improve care delivery and to minimize error, the most important tools to employ are:

An informatics nurse is tracking and assessing decision making through a clinical course of care, which will do what?

Many healthcare organizations experience the effects of poorly implemented clinical technology solutions. These effects may be manifested in the form of redundant documentation, non-value-added steps, and additional time spent at the computer rather than in direct care delivery.

An informatics nurse develops a visual depiction of a workflow process, which is called a:

Many of the quality reporting measures rely on the nurse's documentation.

Meaningful use measures have pushed healthcare organizations to reexamine the use of clinical technologies within their organization and approach implementations in a new way.

We must minimize preventable errors, and one of the most important tools for this purpose is the use of electronic records and information systems to provide point-of-care decision support and automation.

Workflow is a term used to describe:

An informatics nurse is developing an integration plan of a new electronic health record and anticipates a workflow redesign. Which of the following will the informatics develop first?

Workflow analysis must be conducted as a stand-alone effort.

When workflow changes begin to fail and workarounds develop, the new processes need to be evaluated further.

What are the ethical considerations related to interoperability and a shared EHR?

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