Exam 19: Healthcare Informatics and Technology

The nurse educator would like to promote the use of standardized language in healthcare with nursing students. Which occurrence would be the most significant toward this nurse's goal?

The nurse works in a healthcare clinic in which providers communicate with one another and with patients using e-mail. What guideline associated with this method of communication should the healthcare providers follow?

Which statement regarding the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) position on the use of information technology (IT) by healthcare professionals is accurate?

Why is the professional order entry system important to nurses?

Which technologic advancement would improve emotional connectivity while providing patient care?

The human resources (HR) department is developing a newspaper advertisement for nurse positions. In order to meet National Academy (NAM) guidelines, which information technology skills should be included as a job requirement? Select all that apply.

The healthcare organization has elected to move towards use of electronic medical records (EMR). In order to be most successful, management should involve nurses in which part of this work? Select all that apply.

What is the primary impact that cannot be avoided by an HCO if the HCO does not apply meaningful use?

The public health nurse is planning an education session on healthcare literacy for the community. What topics should the nurse include in this session? Select all that apply.

The nurse educator would like to participate in the development of a single standardized language to be used across all settings and by all healthcare professions. What should this nurse consider about this goal? Select all that apply.

The hospital has identified telehealth as a potential addition to its services and is conducting cost-benefit analysis. Which barrier to developing this service is likely to emerge?