1. Why is it difficult to integrate in- b. Hospital departments are orga-
formation from all hospital depart- nized along vertical lines while the
ments into a single hospital informa- continuum of care for patients flows
tion system? along horizontal lines
a. Individual departments want to ob-
tain & maintain specialized systems
b. Hospital departments are orga-
nized along vertical lines while the
continuum of care for patients flows
along horizontal lines
c. Patient care systems & financial
management systems are incompat-
ible with each other
d. Each department is required by
law & the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals& Health
Care Organizations to maintain spe-
cific information for billing & accred-
itation purposese. Individual depart-
ments do not see the value in com-
prehensive patient records
2. The nurse understands that nursing The use of information and comput-
informatics is recognized as a spe- er technology as a tool to process
cialty area of practice by which state- information to support all areas of
ment? (CO 7) nursing, including practice, educa-
tion, administration and research.
There is a need for nursing informat-
ics interests to gain representation
by work groups and organizations
within the United States.
The use of information and comput-
er technology as a tool to process
information to support all areas of
nursing, including practice, educa-
tion, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the
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master's level must be completed
before a nurse is eligible to sit for the
credentialing examination.
As a differentiated practice, nurs-
ing informatics is focused upon the
client, the environment, health, and
the nurse.
3. Which statement by the nurse ver- "I understand how to search for a
ifies that the nurse is "information website and evaluate its usefulness
literate"? (C0 1) for health care needs."
"I can use software applications
such as word processing, spread-
sheets, and presentations." "I utilize
databases in the health care setting
to input client information such as
skin condition."
"I use email over the Internet to cor-
respond with clients and provide in-
formation."
"I understand how to search for a
website and evaluate its usefulness
for health care needs."
4. The nurse gathers much data when After receiving Rocephin (ceftriax-
caring for clients. Which is an exam- one sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday,
ple of the higher-level "information" the client reported feeling better to-
useful in caring for clients? day.
Lab work results include an elec-
trolyte panel and complete blood
count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriax-
one sodium) 1.0 gram IV yesterday,
the client reported feeling better to-
day.
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The client is a widowed 64-year-old
black male admitted with prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR
of 88, RR of 24, temperature of 98.8
degrees F., and oxygen saturation of
98%.
5. Which statement best distinguishes Information literacy forms the basis
the difference between information for ongoing learning whereas com-
literacy and computer literacy? (CO puter literacy refers to a familiarity
1) with the use of personal computers.
Information literacy is the founda-
tion of the EHR whereas computer
literacy helps the nurse to access
data.
A nurse can extrapolate data with
computer literacy and not informa-
tion skills.
Information literacy forms the basis
for ongoing learning whereas com-
puter literacy refers to a familiarity
with the use of personal computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary
in health care whereas computer lit-
eracy provides the basis for comput-
er order entry.
6. Which statement regarding pres- The current and projected nursing
sures that drive the health care de- shortage may be eliminated by insti-
livery system today is not accurate? tuting technology enhancements in
(CO 7) the acute care setting.
Evidence-based practice is support-
ed with technology that enables
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the health care provider to utilize
up-to-date research findings.
Managed care may utilize disease
management to identify clients with
chronic conditions, and treat them
effectively to minimize complica-
tions and cost.
The current and projected nursing
shortage may be eliminated by insti-
tuting technology enhancements in
the acute care setting.
Medication errors and adverse
events may be reduced with the im-
plementation of computerized physi-
cian order entry (CPOE).
7. Which action indicates the nurse is The nurse auscultates diminished
functioning as a knowledge worker? breath sounds in a postoperative
(CO 1) client the morning after abdominal
The nurse obtains the client's vital surgery and encourages the client to
signs of BP-120/82, P-112, and R-32, turn, cough, and deep breathe every
totals up the intake of 1040 ml and hour instead of every two hours.
the output of 1100 ml, and records
these data in the electronic med-
ical record. The nurse auscultates
hypoactive bowel sounds while do-
ing a client assessment eight hours
postoperatively after abdominal
surgery and documents the as-
sessment in the electronic medical
record.
The nurse auscultates diminished
breath sounds in a postoperative
client the morning after abdominal
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