NUR 272 Exam 1 Exam Questions And 100%
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Informatics - ANSWER use information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, reduce error, and improve decision making
Health Informatics - ANSWER specialty that uses technology in sorting, processing,
organizing, and retrieving information in healthcare with the interest of sharing among
providers and consumers. The focus is always to provide the best care for the patients.
Health care information system (HIS) - ANSWER a collection of systems/programs
utilized within an organization to support and advance healthcare.
examples of HIS - ANSWER Clinical Information Systems
Administrative Information Systems
Nursing Information Systems
Clinical Information Systems - ANSWER programs used for lab, radiology, pharmacy,
social work, providers, therapies and nurses. Disciplines can enter and communicate
data and coordinate patient care.
Examples of clinical information systems - ANSWER The EHR
EMR
Clinical Decision Support System within the EHR/EMR
Monitoring Systems
Order Entry Systems
EHR central component of the health informatics infrastructure shared among multiple
,facilities/agencies.
EMR - ANSWER individual health record within a facility disciplines within a facility
record patient information for that visit
Clinical Information Systems used most often for - ANSWER documentation
Clinical Decision Support System- ANSWER within the EHR/EMR. Those documenting
may see reminders, alerts, prompts, reports, links which help make clinical decisions at
the point of care. Supporting information is evidence based.
Example of Clinical Decision Support System- ANSWER allergy- penicillin and alerts for
that allergy. What to do with this information?
Monitoring System- ANSWER record information directly into EMR
example of monitoring systems ANSWER a patients VS are automatically monitored
while in the ICU. this information is automatically recored to the EHR.
Order Entry Systems ANSWER Allows disciplines to order supplies from another
department. Providers place orders for patient care.
Administrative Information Systems ANSWER Program to input patient information for
appointments, staff scheduling, etc.
Nursing Informatics ANSWER technology to manage and communicate using nursing
practice
Nursing Information Systems ANSWER Type of Clinical information System. Allows
nurses to document, view data, access information to help make decisions.
Organizes documentation path in user friendly format
,Nursing Clinical Decision Support Systems ANSWER Clinical Decision Support System
specific to nursing. Supporting information is evidence based.
Links information
Alerts, warnings
example of links information ANSWER you identified your patient as a smoker.
information on smoking cessation is available.
example of alerts, warnings - ANSWER 1) the nurse performs a fall risk assessment on a
patient. The score is low, indicating the patient is at risk for fall. Fall risk interventions
are automatically added to the patients nursing intervention list.
2) You go to order medications on your patient (based on physicians orders) and an alert
pops up on the screen indicating the patient allergies
Standardized information systems and terminology- ANSWER for nursing the
standardized terminology is ANAs Nursing Process and the approved NANDA language
for nursing diagnosis. This uniform language avoids confusion when records are
shared.
policies and procedures are - ANSWER developed by the government when an EHR is
being implemented
Certified System - ANSWER does not mean that every hospital will have the same
system; nevertheless, certain components must be included.
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) payment - ANSWER Must show meaningful
use to receive payment. By 2009, or you fo not get payment.
Privacy and security - ANSWER measures to prevent EHR's from being viewed by just
anyone. use log-in codes, firewalls, auto sign-off modes etc.
, HIPPAA - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is legislation that
provides data privacy and security.
HIPPAA is a - ANSWER meaningful use item
People and workforce - ANSWER must possess the requisite skills set and
competencies.
Nurses - ANSWER provide input, work in sales and implement systems, can become a
certified as an Informatics Nurse
By-in - ANSWER when implementing an EHR there may be reluctance. need to educate
staff on the potential of technology. also need to train staff how to use it.
Basic computer- ANSWER word processing, presentations, browsing, use of databases
etc.
Competencies of by-in: - ANSWER basic computer
information literacy
information management
information management - ANSWER how to use and navigate an EHR and keep it secure
Informatics concept to health care - ANSWER has the potential to improve the quality,
safety and efficiency of health care for all.
better communication, increased safety, reduced errors, decreased cost and time,
better access to information for comparison/trends/education, quality of documentation
is better
Informatics concept to nursing - ANSWER -increased job satisfaction because more
time spent with patients
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Informatics - ANSWER use information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, reduce error, and improve decision making
Health Informatics - ANSWER specialty that uses technology in sorting, processing,
organizing, and retrieving information in healthcare with the interest of sharing among
providers and consumers. The focus is always to provide the best care for the patients.
Health care information system (HIS) - ANSWER a collection of systems/programs
utilized within an organization to support and advance healthcare.
examples of HIS - ANSWER Clinical Information Systems
Administrative Information Systems
Nursing Information Systems
Clinical Information Systems - ANSWER programs used for lab, radiology, pharmacy,
social work, providers, therapies and nurses. Disciplines can enter and communicate
data and coordinate patient care.
Examples of clinical information systems - ANSWER The EHR
EMR
Clinical Decision Support System within the EHR/EMR
Monitoring Systems
Order Entry Systems
EHR central component of the health informatics infrastructure shared among multiple
,facilities/agencies.
EMR - ANSWER individual health record within a facility disciplines within a facility
record patient information for that visit
Clinical Information Systems used most often for - ANSWER documentation
Clinical Decision Support System- ANSWER within the EHR/EMR. Those documenting
may see reminders, alerts, prompts, reports, links which help make clinical decisions at
the point of care. Supporting information is evidence based.
Example of Clinical Decision Support System- ANSWER allergy- penicillin and alerts for
that allergy. What to do with this information?
Monitoring System- ANSWER record information directly into EMR
example of monitoring systems ANSWER a patients VS are automatically monitored
while in the ICU. this information is automatically recored to the EHR.
Order Entry Systems ANSWER Allows disciplines to order supplies from another
department. Providers place orders for patient care.
Administrative Information Systems ANSWER Program to input patient information for
appointments, staff scheduling, etc.
Nursing Informatics ANSWER technology to manage and communicate using nursing
practice
Nursing Information Systems ANSWER Type of Clinical information System. Allows
nurses to document, view data, access information to help make decisions.
Organizes documentation path in user friendly format
,Nursing Clinical Decision Support Systems ANSWER Clinical Decision Support System
specific to nursing. Supporting information is evidence based.
Links information
Alerts, warnings
example of links information ANSWER you identified your patient as a smoker.
information on smoking cessation is available.
example of alerts, warnings - ANSWER 1) the nurse performs a fall risk assessment on a
patient. The score is low, indicating the patient is at risk for fall. Fall risk interventions
are automatically added to the patients nursing intervention list.
2) You go to order medications on your patient (based on physicians orders) and an alert
pops up on the screen indicating the patient allergies
Standardized information systems and terminology- ANSWER for nursing the
standardized terminology is ANAs Nursing Process and the approved NANDA language
for nursing diagnosis. This uniform language avoids confusion when records are
shared.
policies and procedures are - ANSWER developed by the government when an EHR is
being implemented
Certified System - ANSWER does not mean that every hospital will have the same
system; nevertheless, certain components must be included.
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) payment - ANSWER Must show meaningful
use to receive payment. By 2009, or you fo not get payment.
Privacy and security - ANSWER measures to prevent EHR's from being viewed by just
anyone. use log-in codes, firewalls, auto sign-off modes etc.
, HIPPAA - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is legislation that
provides data privacy and security.
HIPPAA is a - ANSWER meaningful use item
People and workforce - ANSWER must possess the requisite skills set and
competencies.
Nurses - ANSWER provide input, work in sales and implement systems, can become a
certified as an Informatics Nurse
By-in - ANSWER when implementing an EHR there may be reluctance. need to educate
staff on the potential of technology. also need to train staff how to use it.
Basic computer- ANSWER word processing, presentations, browsing, use of databases
etc.
Competencies of by-in: - ANSWER basic computer
information literacy
information management
information management - ANSWER how to use and navigate an EHR and keep it secure
Informatics concept to health care - ANSWER has the potential to improve the quality,
safety and efficiency of health care for all.
better communication, increased safety, reduced errors, decreased cost and time,
better access to information for comparison/trends/education, quality of documentation
is better
Informatics concept to nursing - ANSWER -increased job satisfaction because more
time spent with patients
