EDAPT: Healthcare and Patient Care
Technologies
The nurse enters the client's vital signs and assessment into the electronic health record at the nurse's
station. Which of the following systems does this best describe? - Answer-Clinical documentation system
For healthcare information systems to work more efficiently, they must have __________. This enables
the systems to __________data without the need for data entry or special interfaces. For this to be
successful, data must be __________ to ensure accurate transfer. - Answer-Interoperability
Send and receive
Standardized
Which phrase best describes the ability to use a video conferencing application on a cell phone? -
Answer-Technology literacy
Match the task to the system that is needed: - Answer-*Case Management Systems:*
• Check the activity level on a client care pathway.
• Check if deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis is recommended after surgery.
*Communications Systems:*
• Leave a message with the provider about a client.
• Answer a call light from the nurse's station.
*Business Systems:*
• Submit a bill for reimbursement.
, • Review staffing resources for the unit.
*Order Entry Services:*
• Request dressing supplies to change a dressing.
• Order physical therapy services.
*Patient Care Support Systems:*
• Document the vital signs of a client.
• Check for x-ray results
The informatics nurse is setting up a new instant messaging system for the unit. Which of the following
statements by the nurse administrator indicates further information is needed? - Answer-"It's easy to
use, no training will be needed."
Which of the following are advantages of a clinical documentation system? Select all that apply. -
Answer-Information is seldom misplaced, misfiled, or lost.
They offer privacy and strong security.
The same chart can be used by multiple professionals at the same time.
Which outcome occurs when there is no interoperability between systems? - Answer-Increased data
entry requirements
The nurse administrator contacts the information systems department with concerns that the current
clinical documentation system and the order entry system lack the ability to communicate efficiently.
Which solution would be optimal in creating interoperability? - Answer-Arrange for an interface to be
installed between the systems so that the data can be sent to the order entry system on every client.
Technologies
The nurse enters the client's vital signs and assessment into the electronic health record at the nurse's
station. Which of the following systems does this best describe? - Answer-Clinical documentation system
For healthcare information systems to work more efficiently, they must have __________. This enables
the systems to __________data without the need for data entry or special interfaces. For this to be
successful, data must be __________ to ensure accurate transfer. - Answer-Interoperability
Send and receive
Standardized
Which phrase best describes the ability to use a video conferencing application on a cell phone? -
Answer-Technology literacy
Match the task to the system that is needed: - Answer-*Case Management Systems:*
• Check the activity level on a client care pathway.
• Check if deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis is recommended after surgery.
*Communications Systems:*
• Leave a message with the provider about a client.
• Answer a call light from the nurse's station.
*Business Systems:*
• Submit a bill for reimbursement.
, • Review staffing resources for the unit.
*Order Entry Services:*
• Request dressing supplies to change a dressing.
• Order physical therapy services.
*Patient Care Support Systems:*
• Document the vital signs of a client.
• Check for x-ray results
The informatics nurse is setting up a new instant messaging system for the unit. Which of the following
statements by the nurse administrator indicates further information is needed? - Answer-"It's easy to
use, no training will be needed."
Which of the following are advantages of a clinical documentation system? Select all that apply. -
Answer-Information is seldom misplaced, misfiled, or lost.
They offer privacy and strong security.
The same chart can be used by multiple professionals at the same time.
Which outcome occurs when there is no interoperability between systems? - Answer-Increased data
entry requirements
The nurse administrator contacts the information systems department with concerns that the current
clinical documentation system and the order entry system lack the ability to communicate efficiently.
Which solution would be optimal in creating interoperability? - Answer-Arrange for an interface to be
installed between the systems so that the data can be sent to the order entry system on every client.
