Amy applies the use of informatics to care for her patient. Which of the following levels of
computer competency is expected of a newly licensed nurse? - ANSWER Basic
computer technology skills
Lesley is discussing with Amy the alerts that appeared on her client's electronic health
record. Which of the following is a reason alerts are activated? - ANSWER To prevent
omissions in client care
Lesley is discussing with Amy the importance of visually verifying the medication dosage
entered into the IV pump to avoid a medication error. Which of the following actions should
Amy take? - ANSWER Ask the client their name & DOB
Later in the day, the client's wife asks Amy what heparin is for and why the lab keeps
drawing blood. Which of the following statements should she give? - ANSWER "Let
me show you how to look up heparin on your smart phone."
Lesley locks the computer before she leaves the nurse's station to enter the client's room
with Amy to adjust the heparin IV infusion. Which of the following is the appropriate
rationale for this action? - ANSWER To ensure patient confidentiality
An informatics nurse specialist may engage in numerous roles. Which of the following roles
is specific to her qualifications? - ANSWER Liaison between health care
professionals, information technology department & administration.
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computer competency is expected of a newly licensed nurse? - ANSWER Basic
computer technology skills
Lesley is discussing with Amy the alerts that appeared on her client's electronic health
record. Which of the following is a reason alerts are activated? - ANSWER To prevent
omissions in client care
Lesley is discussing with Amy the importance of visually verifying the medication dosage
entered into the IV pump to avoid a medication error. Which of the following actions should
Amy take? - ANSWER Ask the client their name & DOB
Later in the day, the client's wife asks Amy what heparin is for and why the lab keeps
drawing blood. Which of the following statements should she give? - ANSWER "Let
me show you how to look up heparin on your smart phone."
Lesley locks the computer before she leaves the nurse's station to enter the client's room
with Amy to adjust the heparin IV infusion. Which of the following is the appropriate
rationale for this action? - ANSWER To ensure patient confidentiality
An informatics nurse specialist may engage in numerous roles. Which of the following roles
is specific to her qualifications? - ANSWER Liaison between health care
professionals, information technology department & administration.
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