NR 360 Unit 7 Discussion:
Technology Benefits and Future
Trends
Beneficial vs. Least Beneficial Technology
Question 1
Which of the following is identified as a MOST beneficial technology in nursing
practice and education?
A. Identification cards for security access
B. Computers, laptops, and smartphones for communication and EHR access
C. Paper-based medical records
D. Manual time clocks
Answer: B. Computers, laptops, and smartphones for communication and EHR
access
Rationale: Computers and computerized devices have revolutionized the medical and
nursing field, enabling instant communication through messaging, emails, and
discussion platforms, and allowing access to EHRs, online classes, and assignments from
anywhere. The EHR provides easy access to patient records, enables follow-up,
medication ordering, and note-taking.
Question 2
According to discussion posts, which technology is considered LEAST beneficial in
healthcare settings?
A. Fingerprint scanners
,B. Electronic Health Records
C. Identification cards
D. Clinical dashboards
Answer: C. Identification cards
Rationale: Identification cards are considered least beneficial because they are easy to
fake, passwords can be forgotten, and cards can be misplaced or stolen. Fingerprint
scanners are preferred because they are more secure, accurate, and cannot be
duplicated easily.
Question 3
What is a key benefit of fingerprint scanners in healthcare settings?
A. They can be shared among staff members
B. They are unique to each individual, prevent identification theft, and prevent
medication errors
C. They are cheaper than ID cards
D. They require no technical infrastructure
Answer: B. They are unique to each individual, prevent identification theft, and
prevent medication errors
Rationale: Fingerprint scanners are unique to each individual, making identification
duplication almost impossible. They prevent identification theft and mix-ups with
patients bearing similar names, and also prevent common medication errors. Users do
not have to carry additional hardware or remember passwords.
Dream Technology & Future Enhancements
Question 4
A nurse describes a "dream technology" that could detect diseases months before
onset and rejuvenate cells. This is an example of:
A. A realistic short-term goal
B. An imaginative future technology focused on disease prevention and cellular
regeneration
, C. A technology already available in healthcare
D. An unnecessary innovation
Answer: B. An imaginative future technology focused on disease prevention and
cellular regeneration
Rationale: Dream technologies in the discussion include devices like the "NEO-CELL
TUBE" that can detect diseases before onset, heal body cells and tissues through
rejuvenation, and cure chronic conditions such as cancer, lupus, heart failure, and
Alzheimer's. These represent imaginative future possibilities that could eliminate chronic
disease and reduce healthcare costs.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of a dream technology described in the Unit
7 discussion?
A. A faster paper charting system
B. A whole-body digitalized device that detects diseases before onset and
rejuvenates cells
C. A manual blood pressure cuff with digital display
D. A standard EHR system
Answer: B. A whole-body digitalized device that detects diseases before onset and
rejuvenates cells
Rationale: Students describe dream technologies such as a "NEO-CELL TUBE" that
provides soothing temperature and lighting, automated voice commands to report
treatment progress and vital signs, and regenerates cells to cure chronic diseases.
Another described dream technology is a wireless EKG machine that automatically
uploads strips to the EHR.
Question 6
What is the primary goal of a "dream technology" in nursing informatics?
A. To improve patient care, safety, and outcomes through innovative use of
technology
B. To replace all healthcare workers
Technology Benefits and Future
Trends
Beneficial vs. Least Beneficial Technology
Question 1
Which of the following is identified as a MOST beneficial technology in nursing
practice and education?
A. Identification cards for security access
B. Computers, laptops, and smartphones for communication and EHR access
C. Paper-based medical records
D. Manual time clocks
Answer: B. Computers, laptops, and smartphones for communication and EHR
access
Rationale: Computers and computerized devices have revolutionized the medical and
nursing field, enabling instant communication through messaging, emails, and
discussion platforms, and allowing access to EHRs, online classes, and assignments from
anywhere. The EHR provides easy access to patient records, enables follow-up,
medication ordering, and note-taking.
Question 2
According to discussion posts, which technology is considered LEAST beneficial in
healthcare settings?
A. Fingerprint scanners
,B. Electronic Health Records
C. Identification cards
D. Clinical dashboards
Answer: C. Identification cards
Rationale: Identification cards are considered least beneficial because they are easy to
fake, passwords can be forgotten, and cards can be misplaced or stolen. Fingerprint
scanners are preferred because they are more secure, accurate, and cannot be
duplicated easily.
Question 3
What is a key benefit of fingerprint scanners in healthcare settings?
A. They can be shared among staff members
B. They are unique to each individual, prevent identification theft, and prevent
medication errors
C. They are cheaper than ID cards
D. They require no technical infrastructure
Answer: B. They are unique to each individual, prevent identification theft, and
prevent medication errors
Rationale: Fingerprint scanners are unique to each individual, making identification
duplication almost impossible. They prevent identification theft and mix-ups with
patients bearing similar names, and also prevent common medication errors. Users do
not have to carry additional hardware or remember passwords.
Dream Technology & Future Enhancements
Question 4
A nurse describes a "dream technology" that could detect diseases months before
onset and rejuvenate cells. This is an example of:
A. A realistic short-term goal
B. An imaginative future technology focused on disease prevention and cellular
regeneration
, C. A technology already available in healthcare
D. An unnecessary innovation
Answer: B. An imaginative future technology focused on disease prevention and
cellular regeneration
Rationale: Dream technologies in the discussion include devices like the "NEO-CELL
TUBE" that can detect diseases before onset, heal body cells and tissues through
rejuvenation, and cure chronic conditions such as cancer, lupus, heart failure, and
Alzheimer's. These represent imaginative future possibilities that could eliminate chronic
disease and reduce healthcare costs.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of a dream technology described in the Unit
7 discussion?
A. A faster paper charting system
B. A whole-body digitalized device that detects diseases before onset and
rejuvenates cells
C. A manual blood pressure cuff with digital display
D. A standard EHR system
Answer: B. A whole-body digitalized device that detects diseases before onset and
rejuvenates cells
Rationale: Students describe dream technologies such as a "NEO-CELL TUBE" that
provides soothing temperature and lighting, automated voice commands to report
treatment progress and vital signs, and regenerates cells to cure chronic diseases.
Another described dream technology is a wireless EKG machine that automatically
uploads strips to the EHR.
Question 6
What is the primary goal of a "dream technology" in nursing informatics?
A. To improve patient care, safety, and outcomes through innovative use of
technology
B. To replace all healthcare workers
