NR 599 Week 4 Midterm Exam- Questions and Answers

Question 6 2 / 2 pts Which action indicates the nurse is functioning as a knowledge worker? (CO 1) The nurse obtains the client's vital signs of BP-120/82, P-112, and R-32, totals up the intake of 1040 ml and the output of 1100 ml, and records these data in the electronic medical record. The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds while doing a client assessment eight hours postoperatively after abdominal surgery and documents the assessment in the electronic medical record. The nurse auscultates diminished breath sounds in a postoperative client the morning after abdominal surgery and encourages the client to turn, cough, and deep breathe every hour instead of every two hours. The nurse administers four units of regular insulin to the client whose blood glucose is 240 at 11:30 a.m. per physician's sliding scale orders and documents it on the electronic medical administration record. Question 7 2 / 2 pts Which of these is an advantage in the use of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in the health care setting? (CO7) Data loss is minimized due to long battery life and ease of backups. PDAs may be synchronized with any network without the use of special equipment or software. Current medication information may be easily stored and compared to actual client data. PDAs minimize the chance of interception of data transmission. Question 8 2 / 2 pts Equipment and hardware selection are based on personal and institutional needs. Which of the following answers are considered when selecting a system? (CO 7) Budget constraints All of the above Number of workers needed to access computer at one time. Backup options Storage capacity Program execution time Question 9 2 / 2 pts Knowledge discovery in databases offers the health care team trended patterns that can be transformed into useful data. Which nursing role can best benefit from knowledge discovery as it pertains to evidence-based practice? (CO7) The nurse as researcher The nurse as administrator The nurse at point of care The nurse as educator IncorrectQuestion 10 0 / 2 pts The nurse refers the client to a website on smoking cessation after evaluating its contents. Which factor increases the probability that the website is appropriate for the client? (CO7) The site has a current revision date and a URAC accreditation seal that the site meets quality standards. The site has a list of broadly generalized indications for smoking cessation. The site is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a smoking cessation medication. The site is written in technical language and has comprehensive chemical diagrams for credibility. Question 11 2 / 2 pts The hospital health care library plans to switch some journals from paper format to online subscription. Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals would be able to access online articles from anywhere by using a valid ID. Which of these is a disadvantage for totally online publications? (CO7) Libraries must pay higher fees to acquire and store the materials. Drawings and photographs are difficult to reproduce in electronic format. Those persons without online access may not be able to access the materials. Current information may require more time to be approved for posting. Question 12 2 / 2 pts There are many Internet websites available for searching health care related questions. Web portals are specialized websites that personalize features for individual users. Which best describes how a Web portal can individualize user information? (CO7) A website that uses the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) to display its pages. A website that provides a home page with general information about the organization. A website that offers specialized search engines for searching out information. A website that requests the user to register and then sign in each time upon entering. Question 13 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is a true statement about protecting the confidentiality of client-related e-mail? (CO1) Viruses may be transmitted by e-mail messages, so each e-mail should be separately scanned prior to being read. Public key infrastructure (PKI) uses unique codes to confirm the identity of those sending e- mails. Digital credentials utilize biometric means, such as thumbprint, to verify the identity of the sender. Encryption keys prevent viruses or Trojan horses from being attached to e-mail messages. Question 14 2 / 2 pts Which is the most effective way to reduce SPAM (unsolicited e-messages) in the workplace? (CO 1) Use "challenge response software" to request confirmation that the e-mail was sent by a person. Send and receive a