,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
benefit of using electronic health records (EHRs) in nursing
care?
a) Reduced use of paper
b) Enhanced patient engagement
c) Improved patient care coordination
d) Increased time for care delivery
Answer: c) Improved patient care coordination
Rationale: EHRs allow for the seamless exchange of
patient information between different healthcare providers,
which enhances the coordination of patient care.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of systematically reviewing
clinical data to determine the best course of action for
patient care is known as ____________.
Answer: Clinical decision-making
Rationale: Clinical decision-making involves analyzing
patient information and applying evidence-based practices
to determine the most appropriate care.
3. True/False: Telehealth can only be used for diagnosing
patients, not for follow-up visits.
Answer: False
Rationale: Telehealth is a versatile tool that can be used
for a range of services, including diagnosis, follow-up visits,
consultation, and education.
, d) Physical therapy
Answers: a) Information science, b) Nursing science, c)
Computer science
Rationale: Nursing Informatics is an integration of nursing
science, information science, and computer science to
manage and communicate data, information, knowledge,
and wisdom in nursing practice.
5. True/False: In Nursing Informatics, data and information
are considered synonymous terms.
Answer: False
Rationale: Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts, while
information is data that has been processed into a
meaningful form.
6. Multiple Choice: What is the term for the secure
exchange of medical information between authorized
users?
a) Data mining
b) Health Information Exchange (HIE)
c) Data warehousing
d) Electronic data interchange
Answer: b) Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Rationale: HIE allows healthcare professionals and
patients to appropriately access and securely share a
patient’s medical information electronically.
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