(HU) NU 525 Technology & Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice - Midterm Readiness Exam Guide(HU) NU 525 Technology & Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice - Midterm Readiness Exam Guide(HU) NU 525 Technology & Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice - Midterm Readiness Exam Guide
,1. Which of the following represents an example of a
clinical decision support system (CDSS)?
a) Electronic Health Record (EHR)
b) Automated medication dispensing system
c) Alerts for diabetic patients who are prescribed
contraindicated medications
d) Telehealth services
Answer: c) Alerts for diabetic patients who are
prescribed contraindicated medications
Rationale: CDSS provides healthcare professionals with
knowledge-based support and alerts related to patient care.
2. What is the primary purpose of Health Level 7 (HL7) in
nursing informatics?
a) To enhance health information security
b) To set standards for the exchange of health information
c) To manage nursing staff schedules
d) To facilitate telemedicine consultations
Answer: b) To set standards for the exchange of health
information
Rationale: HL7 is a set of international standards for the
exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic
health information.
, Rationale: EHR systems aim to reduce paperwork by
digitizing information.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of ensuring that only authorized users have
access to electronic health information is known as
__________.
Answer: authentication
Rationale: Authentication is a security measure to
confirm the identity of users accessing sensitive data.
5. In nursing informatics, the term __________ refers to
the analysis of patient data over time to identify trends or
patterns in health outcomes.
Answer: data analytics
Rationale: Data analytics explores large sets of data to
extract meaningful insights, aiding in decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Telehealth is considered a form of
nursing informatics that improves access to care for
patients in rural areas.
Answer: True
Rationale: Telehealth leverages technology to provide
healthcare services remotely, especially beneficial in
underserved areas.
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