QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
, ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2023
1. A nurse is describing the purposes of a health care record to a group of
nursing students. Which purposes will the nurse include in the teaching
session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Communication
b. Legal documentation
c. Reimbursement
d. Nursing process
e. Research
f. Education
ANS: A, B, C, E, F
A patient’s record is a valuable source of data for all members of the
health care team. Its purposes include interdisciplinary communication,
legal documentation, financial billing (reimbursement), education,
research,
and auditing/monitoring. Nursing process is a way of thinking and
performing nursing care; it is not a purpose of a health care record.
2. A nurse is developing a plan to reduce data entry errors and maintain
confidentiality. Which guidelines should the nurse include? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Bypass the firewall.
b. Implement an automatic sign-off.
c. Create a password with just letters.
d. Use a programmed speed-dial key when faxing.
e. Impose disciplinary actions for inappropriate access.
f. Shred papers containing personal health information (PHI).
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ANS: B, D, E, F