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Nu 372 final exam practice questions With
Correct Answers [from lecture]
Match the following definitions to the appropriate type of electronic record.
EMR
EHR
a. a pts orthopedic surgeon is able to review the labs and tests ordered by the cardiologist and
note clearing the patient for surgery.
b. the orthopedic surgeon is able to see the x-rays, labs, and notes written by the surgeon, but
is unable to see the pt. interactions with other HC providers. - Answer✔EMR is definition b.
EHR is definition a.
the nursing instructor knows the nursing student understands the benefit of the EHR when the
student states...
a. "I was able to read the notes from the PCP's office from before the pts. arrival to the hospital.
i have a much better idea of why he is here now."
b. "the pt. will need to take all of their prescriptions to the pharmacy after discharge to be
filled."
c. "I have to wait until the PCP is done reading the chart before I am able to look at the pts.
information." - Answer✔a.
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a nurse has taught the staff about informatics. which statement indicates the staff needs more
education?
a. nursing informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to
manage and communicate information in nursing practice.
b. if a nurse has computer competency, the nurse is competent in informatics.
c. a nurse needs to know how to acquire, critique, and apply scientific evidence from literature
databases.
d. to be proficient in informatics, a nurse should be able to discover, retrieve, and use
information in practice. - Answer✔b.
a nurse caring for a patient receives a pop-up saying the clients oxygen level is low and that
oxygen should be applied to the pt. what should the nurses next step be?
a. notify the provider
b. call a code
c. assess the pts. O2 and respiratory status
d. apply O2 per the CDS - Answer✔c.
match the CDS type for each of the following definitions...
a. a nurse cannot remember the normal range for BUN. the nurse clicks on the link that
provides the reference value
b. a nurse is preparing to administer Enoxaparin to a pt. and receives an alert stating the pt. is
also on Warfarin.
c. a nurse chooses a pre-designed care plan related to airway management for a pt. with a new
tracheostomy. the nurse selects the appropriate interventions
d. a nurse scans a pts. ID bracelet and then a medication following the rights of med. admin
e. a nurse is completing the pts. admission and can review past medical history within the chart.
f. an orthopedic surgeon has a set of orders he can use and adjust as needed for each total knee
replacement client
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g. a nurse receives a pop-up alert when a pt. is high risk for skin breakdown. the pop-up gives
the nurse the option to implement interventions or ignore - Answer✔a. evidence button
b. drug database
c. prescriptive plan of care
d. barcoding
e. electronic form
f. provider order sets
g. If-Then logic
provide an example for each of the following...
a. primary care
b. secondary care
c. tertiary care
d. restorative care
e. preventive care
f. continuing care - Answer✔a. a provider and pt. discussing management of pts. COPD
b. a pt. has outpatient surgery for cataract removal
c. a pt. receives care for an acute stroke in an ICU
d. a pt. receives physical therapy for a sports-related injury
e. flu shot clinic at a church
f. an older adult attends older adult daycare 3 days per week
fill in the blanks...
a nurse is starting his first job in a hospital after graduating nursing school. the nurse knows
that he is joining a ______ that has the ____ of the ____ public. the nurse is aware that because
of his training, and the training of healthcare workers makes healthcare ____ expensive. -
Answer✔- specialized workforce
-trust
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Nu 372 final exam practice questions With
Correct Answers [from lecture]
Match the following definitions to the appropriate type of electronic record.
EMR
EHR
a. a pts orthopedic surgeon is able to review the labs and tests ordered by the cardiologist and
note clearing the patient for surgery.
b. the orthopedic surgeon is able to see the x-rays, labs, and notes written by the surgeon, but
is unable to see the pt. interactions with other HC providers. - Answer✔EMR is definition b.
EHR is definition a.
the nursing instructor knows the nursing student understands the benefit of the EHR when the
student states...
a. "I was able to read the notes from the PCP's office from before the pts. arrival to the hospital.
i have a much better idea of why he is here now."
b. "the pt. will need to take all of their prescriptions to the pharmacy after discharge to be
filled."
c. "I have to wait until the PCP is done reading the chart before I am able to look at the pts.
information." - Answer✔a.
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,©THEBRIGHT 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10:15AM A+
a nurse has taught the staff about informatics. which statement indicates the staff needs more
education?
a. nursing informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to
manage and communicate information in nursing practice.
b. if a nurse has computer competency, the nurse is competent in informatics.
c. a nurse needs to know how to acquire, critique, and apply scientific evidence from literature
databases.
d. to be proficient in informatics, a nurse should be able to discover, retrieve, and use
information in practice. - Answer✔b.
a nurse caring for a patient receives a pop-up saying the clients oxygen level is low and that
oxygen should be applied to the pt. what should the nurses next step be?
a. notify the provider
b. call a code
c. assess the pts. O2 and respiratory status
d. apply O2 per the CDS - Answer✔c.
match the CDS type for each of the following definitions...
a. a nurse cannot remember the normal range for BUN. the nurse clicks on the link that
provides the reference value
b. a nurse is preparing to administer Enoxaparin to a pt. and receives an alert stating the pt. is
also on Warfarin.
c. a nurse chooses a pre-designed care plan related to airway management for a pt. with a new
tracheostomy. the nurse selects the appropriate interventions
d. a nurse scans a pts. ID bracelet and then a medication following the rights of med. admin
e. a nurse is completing the pts. admission and can review past medical history within the chart.
f. an orthopedic surgeon has a set of orders he can use and adjust as needed for each total knee
replacement client
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g. a nurse receives a pop-up alert when a pt. is high risk for skin breakdown. the pop-up gives
the nurse the option to implement interventions or ignore - Answer✔a. evidence button
b. drug database
c. prescriptive plan of care
d. barcoding
e. electronic form
f. provider order sets
g. If-Then logic
provide an example for each of the following...
a. primary care
b. secondary care
c. tertiary care
d. restorative care
e. preventive care
f. continuing care - Answer✔a. a provider and pt. discussing management of pts. COPD
b. a pt. has outpatient surgery for cataract removal
c. a pt. receives care for an acute stroke in an ICU
d. a pt. receives physical therapy for a sports-related injury
e. flu shot clinic at a church
f. an older adult attends older adult daycare 3 days per week
fill in the blanks...
a nurse is starting his first job in a hospital after graduating nursing school. the nurse knows
that he is joining a ______ that has the ____ of the ____ public. the nurse is aware that because
of his training, and the training of healthcare workers makes healthcare ____ expensive. -
Answer✔- specialized workforce
-trust
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