SOLUTIONS
A clinician can enter medication and care orders such as
laboratory, pathology, radiology, nursing, and supply orders
immediately into a computer. Which of the essential
components of the electronic health record (EHR) does this
scenario describe to ensure patient safety? Correct Answer
Order entry management
A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic
health record system with multiple sites. The sites include both
inpatient and outpatient clinics.Which systems development life
cycle model is appropriate for this institution? Correct Answer
Layered
A database management system (DBMS) enables a user to store
data by organizing the data to be searched and categorized to
obtain the information necessary. How does a DBMS help with
patient outcomes? Correct Answer It allows for easy access to
data in a timely manner.
A hospital is setting up a Patient Online Portal for patients to
monitor health and request services. The portal is being set up
because patients have heard from friends and family about how
useful and easy the innovation is, or they have used it at other
organizations and now expect it to be available everywhere.
Which change process perspective is being demonstrated?
Correct Answer Diffusion of innovation
, A large healthcare corporation is preparing to implement a new
patient portal for healthcare records. Multiple literature searches
have been done, trade shows have been attended, and a final list
of potential vendors has been developed.What is the next step in
the project life cycle? Correct Answer A letter is sent to
potential vendors, asking for specific information about the
product.
A nurse is writing the care plan for a patient with comorbidities
using the problem classification scheme taxonomy. How is this
used to help provide care? Correct Answer To organize a
comprehensive assessment
A nurse performs a patient assessment and documents the pain
level as acute within the electronic health record.Which patient
care benefit does this provide? Correct Answer Support data
exchange with internal systems
A nursing administrator wants to change practices in the
electronic health record to reduce duplication of documentation.
The nursing administrator decides to use the STEEEP model as
the foundation for the project.Which principle of this model
should be used to guide the implementation of the change?
Correct Answer Use flow sheets to replace narrative
documentation
A nursing informatics nurse is assisting with testing the
upgraded messaging system that was added to the electronic
health record.Which test should be used? Correct Answer
Integrated testing