exam) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALL CORRECT
Course
NR 599
Question 1
The nurse is documenting patient care in an electronic health record (EHR). Which
documentation best reflects accepted documentation standards?
A. "Patient appears to be exaggerating pain."
B. "Patient complained a little today."
C. "Patient reports pain rated 8/10 in the right lower abdomen; guarding noted during
assessment."
D. "Patient seems much better than yesterday."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Documentation should be:
Objective
Accurate
Complete
Timely
Based on observable facts
Option C contains measurable, objective assessment findings.
Question 2
Which action best demonstrates the nurse's responsibility for maintaining patient confidentiality
when using an electronic health record?
A. Sharing passwords with coworkers during busy shifts
B. Logging off the computer before leaving the workstation
,C. Leaving the patient's chart open for the next nurse
D. Using another nurse's login credentials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Protecting electronic health information requires:
Logging off unattended computers
Using individual passwords
Never sharing credentials
Following HIPAA privacy requirements
Question 3
A clinical decision support system (CDSS) alerts the nurse that a prescribed medication may
interact with another medication the patient is taking.
What should the nurse do first?
A. Ignore the alert because the provider prescribed both medications
B. Verify the alert, review the patient's medications, and notify the provider if appropriate
C. Administer both medications immediately
D. Delete the alert from the system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Clinical decision support systems improve patient safety by identifying:
Drug interactions
Allergies
Duplicate therapies
Dosage errors
The nurse should evaluate the alert and communicate concerns to the provider.
,Question 4
Which technology allows nurses to verify the correct patient and medication before
administration?
A. Telehealth
B. Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)
C. Electronic prescribing
D. Voice recognition software
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
BCMA improves medication safety by confirming the:
Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
This reduces medication administration errors.
Question 5
Which nursing informatics competency involves converting data into meaningful information to
support patient care decisions?
A. Data entry
B. Information management
C. Hardware installation
D. Equipment maintenance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Nursing informatics integrates:
Nursing science
, Computer science
Information science
Information management transforms raw data into clinically useful information for decision-
making.
Question 6
A nurse receives an email requesting patient information from an unknown sender.
What is the most appropriate response?
A. Send the requested information immediately
B. Verify the sender's identity and follow organizational privacy policies before sharing any
information
C. Forward the email to coworkers
D. Ignore privacy regulations if the request seems urgent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Patient information should only be disclosed:
To authorized individuals
Through secure methods
In accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
Question 7
Which example best illustrates the use of telehealth?
A. Performing surgery using sterile technique
B. Conducting a virtual follow-up visit with a patient at home
C. Recording vital signs on paper
D. Filing laboratory reports manually
Correct Answer: B
Rationale