Exam 18: Electronic Health Records and Incentives for Use

Which statement best reflects the status of the adoption of electronic records in the United States?

A nursing informatics specialist is conducting a presentation about the electronic medical record (EMR) to a group of facility staff. Which statement would the nurse specialist most likely include when describing the EMR?

An electronic documentation system will be implemented in an agency. As part of the process, the staff is receiving education about the system and the overall benefits. Which benefit would be mentioned as the most important?

A nursing informatics specialist is describing the benefits of electronic records to a group of facility administrators. The nurse specialist would address which aspect as resulting from searchable and analyzable information?

A nursing informatics specialist has been asked to prepare a presentation for a group of staff nurses about an electronic documentation system that is being implemented in the facility. Which features would the nurse specialist include as promoting continuity of care? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing a client's electronic health record. Based on the nurse's understanding of data standards, which would the nurse identify as defining what data are shared?

A group of nurses are involved in a lively debate about the strengths and weakness of paper documentation. Which statements would the group use to defend the position for using paper documentation? Select all that apply.

A nursing informatics specialist is working as part of a group that is tasked with addressing the core objectives for meaningful use. The group is addressing stage 2 objectives. Which objectives would be addressed? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a presentation to a group of staff members comparing paper and electronic documentation. Which weaknesses of paper records would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

While working as a member of a group tasked with addressing meaningful use with electronic data, the group has met the criteria for stage 1 and is now moving onto stage 2. Which action would now become a focus for the group?

A new graduate nurse is working at a facility that uses electronic documentation. The nurse has questions about the policies and procedures related to data security. The nurse would identify which person as being responsible for the policies and procedures related to data security?

A group of nurses are reviewing information related to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The group demonstrates understanding of this act when they identify which examples as core objectives for supporting healthcare during stage 1? Select all that apply.

As part of the facility orientation, a nursing informatics specialist is describing the different types of client records to a group of newly hired nurses. Which facts would the nurse specialist include when describing electronic medical records (EMRs)? Select all that apply.

A nursing informatics specialist is describing meaningful use of electronic health records to a group of newly hired nurses at the facility. Which requirement would the nurse specialist include?

A nurse is working on a committee that is involved with electronic documentation. The committee is currently working on stage 1. On which action would the committee be focusing?

Which component is associated with HIPAA law? Select all that apply.

A committee is working on stage 1 core objectives for meaningful use. Which would the committee be most likely to address as menu objectives at this stage? Select all that apply.

When describing meaningful use, which statement would be most appropriate to include?

A nurse is reading a journal article about electronic health records and how they can fill in the gaps between evidence and practice. Which benefits would the nurse most likely read about? Select all that apply.

After reviewing information about the benefits of electronic health records, a nurse demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which as one of the most important benefits?