Exam 21: Electronic Healthcare System Issues

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the similarities and differences between the two types of radio frequency identification (RFID) to a group of agency administrators. Which type would a nursing informatics specialist include as being associated with the passive type?

A nursing informatics specialist is preparing a presentation for the staff about computerized provider order entry. Based on the nurse specialist's understanding of the unintended consequences of this system, which issue would the nurse specialist include in the presentation? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working as part of a committee involved in creating passwords for the healthcare agency's network. Which password would be the strongest?

The use of which method would be most effective as the first line of defense in providing data protection from entry by outsiders?

A nurse is reading a journal article about syndromic surveillance. The nurse would expect the article to provide which description of this concept?

A nurse is creating a password for use in accessing the healthcare information system in the agency. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do in creating this password?

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a seminar on the need for uniformity in user design for data entry screens based on the understanding that:

A committee is reviewing the strategic plan for the agency's return on investment. The committee identifies the tangibles for the plan. Which items would the committee be addressing? Select all that apply.

When describing the various biometric methods for authentication, which method would the nursing informatics specialist identify as most secure?

A nursing informatics specialist is working as part of a group working with an agency transitioning from the paper record to the electronic record. The nurse identifies that the agency is currently at stage 3 of the adoption model based on which information?

A nurse using a clinical information system is required to document the same data in more than one area because the data do not "flow over" to the other areas and the data fields are not universally designed. Which component is lacking?

When adopting the electronic healthcare record (EHR), which aspect would be considered the ultimate goal?

A nurse is working on a committee involved in adopting electronic healthcare systems for the agency. Currently, the agency has clinical documentation, a clinical decision support system (CDSS) with error checking, and a picture archive and communication system (PACS) in place. The committee determines that the agency is at which stage of adoption?

An administrative group at an agency involved in adopting healthcare information technology is developing a strategic plan. Which component would they include?

A nurse is preparing to access a client's electronic record. The system verifies that the nurse is the person logging into the system and grants access to the information. This process is known as:

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a seminar for agency staff about the benefits of a fully integrated electronic health record. The nurse specialist determines the need for additional teaching when the group identifies which aspect as a benefit to the client?

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting an in-service presentation for nurses at a local agency about the importance of maintaining confidentiality of electronic health information. The nurse specialist determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which method as a way to protect client confidentiality? Select all that apply.

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the use of health information technology to meet national safety goals to a group of nurse managers. The nurse specialist determines that the group needs additional teaching based on which statement?

A nursing informatics specialist is working as part of a team developing a strategic plan for the adoption of healthcare information technology at the institution. Which information would the nurse specialist identify as being an important component of this plan? Select all that apply.

When developing a plan for workflow redesign and the use of computerized documentation, which item would be the first thing to consider?