NURS 5206 OA Readiness Exam Q & S (WGU) - ( Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care

NURS 5206



Informatics for Transforming
Nursing Care




OA READINESS EXAM
Q&S




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, 1. Which of the following technologies is primarily used for
tracking medication administration to reduce errors in
nursing practice?
- A. Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- B. Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)
- C. Telehealth
- D. Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Answer : B. Barcode Medication Administration
(BCMA)
Rationale : BCMA is specifically designed to track the
administration of medications using barcodes, significantly
reducing medication errors.

2. In the context of nursing informatics, what does the term
"interoperability" refer to?
- A. The capacity to interact effectively with patients.
- B. The ability of different information systems to
exchange and use data.
- C. The use of algorithms to predict patient outcomes.
- D. The functionality to operate healthcare devices
remotely.

Answer : B. The ability of different information systems
to exchange and use data.
Rationale : Interoperability describes systems' and
organizations' ability to work together efficiently by
exchanging information.

3. Which of the following is a significant benefit of using
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