NR 599 / NR599 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A
CDS - CORRECT ANSWER >>provides knowledge and person-
specific information to enhance
healthcare
○ Successful implementation:
leadership, executive support, interprofessional teams
representing stakeholders most impacted by changes to workflow
○ Qualitative evaluation strategy after CDS
-groups or surveys
Quantitative measures
- flow charts
Why is it difficult to integrate information from all hospital
departments into a single hospital information system?
a. Individual departments want to obtain & maintain specialized
systems
b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines while
the continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
c. Patient care systems & financial management systems are
incompatible with each other
d. Each department is required by law & the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals& Health Care Organizations to maintain
specific information for billing & accreditation purposese.
Individual departments do not see the value in comprehensive
patient records - CORRECT ANSWER >>b. Hospital
,departments are organized along vertical lines while the
continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a
specialty area of practice by which statement? (CO 7)
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain
representation by work groups and organizations within the
United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to
process information to support all areas of nursing, including
practice, education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be
completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing
examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon
the client, the environment, health, and the nurse. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>The use of information and computer technology as
a tool to process information to support all areas of nursing,
including practice, education, administration and research.
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is
"information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentations." "I utilize databases in the
health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
,"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and
provide information."
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs." - CORRECT ANSWER >>"I
understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs."
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an
example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for
clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood
count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with
prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature
of 98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0
gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between
information literacy and computer literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas
computer literacy helps the nurse to access data.
, A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not
information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas
computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal
computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas
computer literacy provides the basis for computer order entry. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>Information literacy forms the basis for
ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity
with the use of personal computers.
Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care
delivery system today is not accurate? (CO 7)
Evidence-based practice is supported with technology that
enables the health care provider to utilize up-to-date research
findings.
Managed care may utilize disease management to identify clients
with chronic conditions, and treat them effectively to minimize
complications and cost.
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by
instituting technology enhancements in the acute care setting.
Medication errors and adverse events may be reduced with the
implementation of computerized physician order entry (CPOE). -
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A
CDS - CORRECT ANSWER >>provides knowledge and person-
specific information to enhance
healthcare
○ Successful implementation:
leadership, executive support, interprofessional teams
representing stakeholders most impacted by changes to workflow
○ Qualitative evaluation strategy after CDS
-groups or surveys
Quantitative measures
- flow charts
Why is it difficult to integrate information from all hospital
departments into a single hospital information system?
a. Individual departments want to obtain & maintain specialized
systems
b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines while
the continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
c. Patient care systems & financial management systems are
incompatible with each other
d. Each department is required by law & the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals& Health Care Organizations to maintain
specific information for billing & accreditation purposese.
Individual departments do not see the value in comprehensive
patient records - CORRECT ANSWER >>b. Hospital
,departments are organized along vertical lines while the
continuum of care for patients flows along horizontal lines
The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a
specialty area of practice by which statement? (CO 7)
There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain
representation by work groups and organizations within the
United States.
The use of information and computer technology as a tool to
process information to support all areas of nursing, including
practice, education, administration and research.
A formal educational program at the master's level must be
completed before a nurse is eligible to sit for the credentialing
examination.
As a differentiated practice, nursing informatics is focused upon
the client, the environment, health, and the nurse. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>The use of information and computer technology as
a tool to process information to support all areas of nursing,
including practice, education, administration and research.
Which statement by the nurse verifies that the nurse is
"information literate"? (C0 1)
"I can use software applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentations." "I utilize databases in the
health care setting to input client information such as skin
condition."
,"I use email over the Internet to correspond with clients and
provide information."
"I understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs." - CORRECT ANSWER >>"I
understand how to search for a website and evaluate its
usefulness for health care needs."
The nurse gathers much data when caring for clients. Which is an
example of the higher-level "information" useful in caring for
clients?
Lab work results include an electrolyte panel and complete blood
count with differential.
After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0 gram IV
yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
The client is a widowed 64-year-old black male admitted with
prostatitis.
The vital signs are BP of 130/70, HR of 88, RR of 24, temperature
of 98.8 degrees F., and oxygen saturation of 98%. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>After receiving Rocephin (ceftriaxone sodium) 1.0
gram IV yesterday, the client reported feeling better today.
Which statement best distinguishes the difference between
information literacy and computer literacy? (CO 1)
Information literacy is the foundation of the EHR whereas
computer literacy helps the nurse to access data.
, A nurse can extrapolate data with computer literacy and not
information skills.
Information literacy forms the basis for ongoing learning whereas
computer literacy refers to a familiarity with the use of personal
computers.
Information literacy is unnecessary in health care whereas
computer literacy provides the basis for computer order entry. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>Information literacy forms the basis for
ongoing learning whereas computer literacy refers to a familiarity
with the use of personal computers.
Which statement regarding pressures that drive the health care
delivery system today is not accurate? (CO 7)
Evidence-based practice is supported with technology that
enables the health care provider to utilize up-to-date research
findings.
Managed care may utilize disease management to identify clients
with chronic conditions, and treat them effectively to minimize
complications and cost.
The current and projected nursing shortage may be eliminated by
instituting technology enhancements in the acute care setting.
Medication errors and adverse events may be reduced with the
implementation of computerized physician order entry (CPOE). -
