Transforming Nursing & Healthcare Through
Technology
Comprehensive Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key benefit of electronic health
records (EHRs)?
- A. Increased paperwork
- B. Improved patient care coordination
- C. Higher healthcare costs
- D. Reduced data security
- ANS: B. Improved patient care coordination
, - Rationale: EHRs improve patient care coordination by
providing real-time access to patient information across different
healthcare settings.
2. What is the primary purpose of telehealth in nursing?
- A. To replace in-person visits entirely
- B. To enhance access to healthcare services
- C. To increase healthcare costs
- D. To reduce the need for healthcare providers
- ANS: B. To enhance access to healthcare services
- Rationale: Telehealth enhances access to healthcare
services, especially for patients in remote or underserved areas.
3. Which technology is commonly used for remote monitoring
of patients with chronic conditions?
- A. Wearable devices
- B. Fax machines
- C. Landline telephones
- D. Paper charts
- ANS: A. Wearable devices
, - Rationale: Wearable devices are commonly used for remote
monitoring of patients with chronic conditions, providing real-
time health data to healthcare providers.
4. What is the primary goal of health information exchange
(HIE)?
- A. To increase healthcare costs
- B. To improve the quality and safety of patient care
- C. To reduce the use of technology in healthcare
- D. To limit access to patient information
- ANS: B. To improve the quality and safety of patient care
- Rationale: HIE aims to improve the quality and safety of
patient care by facilitating the secure exchange of health
information among healthcare providers.
5. Which of the following is an example of a clinical decision
support system (CDSS)?
- A. Electronic health record (EHR)
- B. Automated medication dispensing system
- C. Barcode scanner
- D. Diagnostic imaging system
- ANS: B. Automated medication dispensing system
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