Nursing Informatics &
Healthcare Technology
Examination
2026/2027
**Question 1**
The nurse is documenting in the electronic health record (EHR). Which action demonstrates correct
documentation practice?
A. Documenting care before it is completed
B. Using quotations for client statements
C. Documenting using vague language
,D. Waiting until the end of the shift to document
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Using quotations for client statements is a correct documentation practice that
provides an accurate record of client communication. Documentation should be completed in real-time,
not before care is provided or delayed. Vague language should be avoided in documentation.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Using quotations for client statements
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**Question 2**
The nurse is using a clinical decision support system (CDSS). Which statement is correct regarding CDSS?
A. CDSS replaces clinical judgment
B. CDSS provides evidence-based recommendations
C. CDSS is not useful for medication alerts
D. CDSS eliminates the need for documentation
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) provide evidence-based
recommendations to assist clinicians in decision-making. They do not replace clinical judgment but
support it. CDSS is useful for medication alerts, drug interactions, and guideline adherence.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. CDSS provides evidence-based recommendations
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,**Question 3**
The nurse is preparing to administer medication using a barcode medication administration (BCMA)
system. Which action is correct?
A. Scan the client's identification band before scanning the medication
B. Scan the medication before scanning the client's identification band
C. Administer the medication without scanning if the system is down
D. Bypass the system if the barcode is unreadable
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: In BCMA systems, the client's identification band should be scanned first to
verify the client's identity, followed by scanning the medication. This helps ensure the five rights of
medication administration. If the system is down or barcodes are unreadable, the nurse should follow
facility policy, which typically includes manual verification.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: A. Scan the client's identification band before scanning the medication
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**Question 4**
The nurse is documenting in the electronic health record (EHR). Which finding indicates a breach of
client confidentiality?
A. Logging off the computer when leaving the workstation
B. Sharing the password with a colleague
C. Using a screen protector on the monitor
, D. Documenting in the client's room
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Sharing passwords with colleagues is a breach of security and confidentiality.
Passwords should be kept confidential and not shared. Logging off, using screen protectors, and
documenting in the client's room are appropriate security measures.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Sharing the password with a colleague
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**Question 5**
The nurse is using a telehealth system to provide care to a client at home. Which action is most
important for maintaining client safety?
A. Ensuring the client has a stable internet connection
B. Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the visit
C. Providing written instructions after the visit
D. Documenting the telehealth encounter
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the telehealth visit is essential
for patient safety and to ensure the nurse is communicating with the correct individual. While stable
internet, written instructions, and documentation are important, identity verification is the priority.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the visit
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Healthcare Technology
Examination
2026/2027
**Question 1**
The nurse is documenting in the electronic health record (EHR). Which action demonstrates correct
documentation practice?
A. Documenting care before it is completed
B. Using quotations for client statements
C. Documenting using vague language
,D. Waiting until the end of the shift to document
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Using quotations for client statements is a correct documentation practice that
provides an accurate record of client communication. Documentation should be completed in real-time,
not before care is provided or delayed. Vague language should be avoided in documentation.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Using quotations for client statements
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**Question 2**
The nurse is using a clinical decision support system (CDSS). Which statement is correct regarding CDSS?
A. CDSS replaces clinical judgment
B. CDSS provides evidence-based recommendations
C. CDSS is not useful for medication alerts
D. CDSS eliminates the need for documentation
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) provide evidence-based
recommendations to assist clinicians in decision-making. They do not replace clinical judgment but
support it. CDSS is useful for medication alerts, drug interactions, and guideline adherence.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. CDSS provides evidence-based recommendations
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,**Question 3**
The nurse is preparing to administer medication using a barcode medication administration (BCMA)
system. Which action is correct?
A. Scan the client's identification band before scanning the medication
B. Scan the medication before scanning the client's identification band
C. Administer the medication without scanning if the system is down
D. Bypass the system if the barcode is unreadable
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: In BCMA systems, the client's identification band should be scanned first to
verify the client's identity, followed by scanning the medication. This helps ensure the five rights of
medication administration. If the system is down or barcodes are unreadable, the nurse should follow
facility policy, which typically includes manual verification.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: A. Scan the client's identification band before scanning the medication
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**Question 4**
The nurse is documenting in the electronic health record (EHR). Which finding indicates a breach of
client confidentiality?
A. Logging off the computer when leaving the workstation
B. Sharing the password with a colleague
C. Using a screen protector on the monitor
, D. Documenting in the client's room
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Sharing passwords with colleagues is a breach of security and confidentiality.
Passwords should be kept confidential and not shared. Logging off, using screen protectors, and
documenting in the client's room are appropriate security measures.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Sharing the password with a colleague
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**Question 5**
The nurse is using a telehealth system to provide care to a client at home. Which action is most
important for maintaining client safety?
A. Ensuring the client has a stable internet connection
B. Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the visit
C. Providing written instructions after the visit
D. Documenting the telehealth encounter
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the telehealth visit is essential
for patient safety and to ensure the nurse is communicating with the correct individual. While stable
internet, written instructions, and documentation are important, identity verification is the priority.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Verifying the client's identity at the beginning of the visit
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