Deck 9: Electronic Health Records and Information Technology

Question 1

The nurse wants to search for articles having to do with a client care problem.Which database should the nurse use to find this information?

A)CINAHL
B)Google
C)ERIC
D)PsychINFO

Answer 1

CINAHL

Question 2

The nurse enrolled in graduate courses is able to continue studies while visiting abroad.What has this nurse's nursing school implemented to make this possible?

A)Classroom technology
B)Distance learning
C)CAI
D)Informatics

Answer 2

Distance learning

Question 3

A client tells the nurse about researching on the Internet for information about a newly prescribed medication.What should the nurse respond to the client?

A)"I'm glad you're interested in your therapy."
B)"Information on the Internet cannot be trusted.You should check with your pharmacist."
C)"Your physician is the one you should be asking these kinds of questions."
D)"Let's look at some of the sites you've been visiting."

Answer 3

"Let's look at some of the sites you've been visiting."

Question 4

The nurse is participating in the development of a research study.What elements of the computer should the nurse ensure are in place before the study begins?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Computer speed adequate
B)Print drivers installed
C)Word processing program
D)Computer storage capacity adequate
E)Appropriate software programs

Question 5

The nurse accesses previous hospitalization information to learn more about the client's previous health history.In what way is the availability of the client's health information assisting with the planning to address new care needs?

A)Ability to monitor quality
B)Access warehoused data (stored data)
C)Client sharing of knowledge that influences health
D)Constant availability of client health information

Question 6

The nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client who is freelance computer information technologist.On which areas should the nurse place particular emphasis during this assessment?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Vision
B)Hearing
C)Back flexibility
D)Hand range of motion
E)Range of motion of arms

Question 7

A nurse educator believes computers can enhance student learning.Which actions should the instructor take to demonstrate this belief?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Allow students to research a nursing topic either by going to the library or via an online literature search.
B)Require a student to remediate after a failed test by completing appropriate computer-assisted instruction modules.
C)Use PowerPoint slides to reinforce complex concepts during classroom lectures.
D)Assign a collaborative group project to students enrolled in an online course.
E)Use computer-generated graphics to make written material less monotonous.

Question 8

The nurse needs to complete mandatory continuing education on client safety as part of a regulatory requirement for the hospital.Which computerized approach should the nurse consider to complete this required education?

A)Complete a computerized tutorial on client safety
B)Read information on safety from a web site
C)Review the online hospital policies about client safety
D)Complete a literature review on client safety

Question 9

A nurse manager is responsible for scheduling the staff of all units in a critical care hospital.Which program should the manager use for computerized scheduling?

A)Database
B)Word processing
C)Graphics program
D)Spreadsheet

Question 10

A small nursing program has limited access to clinical sites,especially those with specialty areas.What should the nurse educators consider as an option to allow students "hands-on" simulated clinical experience in these areas?

A)A field trip to a larger nursing institution
B)Videos
C)CAI
D)Workbook with written study guides

Question 11

A nurse educator has taught the same courses for the past 5 years and each year implements a few minor changes.Over this time,the educator has stored the grade data,including homework and assignment scores,in order to track trends following the implemented changes.What is the educator using to maintain this information?

A)Informatics
B)Student record management
C)Data warehousing
D)Management information system (MIS)

Question 12

The nurse educator is considering ways to impact the learning of students through the use of computer technology.Which actions should the educator take to achieve this goal?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Assign distance learners to conduct a research study of current evidence-based articles on caring for the diabetic client.
B)Expect that notification of clinical absences be provided by e-mail.
C)Require a clinical group to make daily reflective entries in an online journal.
D)Provide extra credit for academic work that is created on a computer as an electronic file.
E)Encourage the learners to access online NCLEX review questions as a way to assess their classroom learning.

Question 13

A client asks what is done to keep computerized personal health information confidential.How should the nurse respond?

A)"Don't worry;your information is always safe."
B)"Information in our system requires a password to retrieve."
C)"Our system was designed with a lot of input from nursing staff."
D)"I can see why you're worried,with all the computer hackers out there these days."