HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT CARE
TECHNOLOGIES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A nurse entering a client's vital signs and assessment into the electronic health record
describes which system? - Correct Answers -Clinical documentation system
For healthcare information systems to work more efficiently, they must have
interoperability.
Interoperability enables systems to Send and Receive data without the need for data
entry or special interfaces.
Data must be Standardized to ensure a successful accurate transfer. - Correct Answers
-Interoperability
Which phrase best describes the ability to use a video conferencing application on a cell
phone? - Correct Answers -Technology literacy
interoperability - Correct Answers -the capability of computer systems to share data
quickly and accurately between systems.
Data Must be standardized
Hansen (2003) defines technological literacy as - Correct Answers -"an individual's
abilities to adopt, adapt, invent, and evaluate technology to positively affect his or her
life, community, and environment"
The five major system groups that are essential to client care? - Correct Answers --
Case Management Systems
- Communication Systems
- Business Systems
- Order Entry Systems
- Patient Care Support Systems
(C.O.P B.C powder)
, Case Management Systems - Correct Answers -An information system that deals with
the care of a client; Usually to be "checked"'
They contain decision support, identifying decisions based on evidenced-based
practice, resource availability, or financial limitations.
Communication Systems - Correct Answers -A electronic system
that transmits messages from one location to another.
Sending messages, answering call lights
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? - Correct Answers -"It's easy to use, no training will be needed."
(Only choice with Not enough information given)
Business Systems - Correct Answers -Business systems deal with bills,
reimbursements, resource allocation, quality control, and best nursing practice/staffing;.
4 common systems:
- Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) system
- Financial system
- Acuity system
- Scheduling system
The four common core "Business Systems" in healthcare? - Correct Answers --
Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) system
- Financial system
- Acuity system
- Scheduling system
Matching conclusion with the description:
"morphine was not ordered" - Correct Answers -Feature in the pharmacy system to
reduce medication error
Matching conclusion with the description:
"This medication may not be ordered for this client" - Correct Answers -Feature in the
pharmacy system to reduce client identification error
The hospital is organizing a COVID-19 vaccination and testing center in a large tent
outside the hospital. Which technology concerns may the informatics nurse need to
address? - Correct Answers -- Is there a strong wireless signal available?
- What clinical documentation system will be used?
- How will the client insurance information be collected?
- Is there a battery charging station close by?
TECHNOLOGIES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A nurse entering a client's vital signs and assessment into the electronic health record
describes which system? - Correct Answers -Clinical documentation system
For healthcare information systems to work more efficiently, they must have
interoperability.
Interoperability enables systems to Send and Receive data without the need for data
entry or special interfaces.
Data must be Standardized to ensure a successful accurate transfer. - Correct Answers
-Interoperability
Which phrase best describes the ability to use a video conferencing application on a cell
phone? - Correct Answers -Technology literacy
interoperability - Correct Answers -the capability of computer systems to share data
quickly and accurately between systems.
Data Must be standardized
Hansen (2003) defines technological literacy as - Correct Answers -"an individual's
abilities to adopt, adapt, invent, and evaluate technology to positively affect his or her
life, community, and environment"
The five major system groups that are essential to client care? - Correct Answers --
Case Management Systems
- Communication Systems
- Business Systems
- Order Entry Systems
- Patient Care Support Systems
(C.O.P B.C powder)
, Case Management Systems - Correct Answers -An information system that deals with
the care of a client; Usually to be "checked"'
They contain decision support, identifying decisions based on evidenced-based
practice, resource availability, or financial limitations.
Communication Systems - Correct Answers -A electronic system
that transmits messages from one location to another.
Sending messages, answering call lights
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? - Correct Answers -"It's easy to use, no training will be needed."
(Only choice with Not enough information given)
Business Systems - Correct Answers -Business systems deal with bills,
reimbursements, resource allocation, quality control, and best nursing practice/staffing;.
4 common systems:
- Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) system
- Financial system
- Acuity system
- Scheduling system
The four common core "Business Systems" in healthcare? - Correct Answers --
Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) system
- Financial system
- Acuity system
- Scheduling system
Matching conclusion with the description:
"morphine was not ordered" - Correct Answers -Feature in the pharmacy system to
reduce medication error
Matching conclusion with the description:
"This medication may not be ordered for this client" - Correct Answers -Feature in the
pharmacy system to reduce client identification error
The hospital is organizing a COVID-19 vaccination and testing center in a large tent
outside the hospital. Which technology concerns may the informatics nurse need to
address? - Correct Answers -- Is there a strong wireless signal available?
- What clinical documentation system will be used?
- How will the client insurance information be collected?
- Is there a battery charging station close by?
