NSG130 Nursing Informatics
Exam With Correct Solution
C.) Providing monetary incentives to providers who promote the use of EHRs - ANSWER
The nurse is discussing how the HITECH Act promotes the use of electronic health
records (EHRs).
Which information should the nurse include?
A.) Mandating the use of electronic medical records in the sharing of information
B.) Imposing penalties on providers who do not utilize EHRs
C.) Providing monetary incentives to providers who promote the use of EHRs
D.) Promoting a specific brand of EHR with the intention of having all providers use the
same system
A.) Using state-level tracking of prescriptions for opioids - ANSWER The nurse suspects
that a patient may be visiting multiple providers in order to obtain narcotics.
Which function of informatics should the nurse use to obtain this information?
A.) Using state-level tracking of prescriptions for opioids
B.) Using the patient portal
C.) Calling local pharmacies to check if the patient has had multiple prescriptions filled
D.) Sharing of electronic health records through programs such as meaningful use
A.) Improving the ability to identify individuals who engage in "doctor shopping" -
ANSWER The nurse is outlining strategies through which informatics can address the
increasing national problem with prescription opioid addiction and overdose.
Which strategy should the nurse include?
A.) Improving the ability to identify individuals who engage in "doctor shopping"
B.) Enhancing electronic tracking of opioid prescriptions at the community level
C.) Linking computerized written orders with patient records to identify prescribers of
opioids
D.) Monitoring data to identify patients who sell opioids and their buyers
D.) Using a portable ECG machine to complete the patient's testing - ANSWER The nurse
is reviewing a patient's medical orders that include an electrocardiogram (ECG).
, Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse in light of the point-of-care model?
A.) Notifying the patient that there may be a delay in obtaining the ECG test results
B.) Obtaining prior authorization from the patient's insurance company for the ECG
C.) Documenting completion of the ECG results in the patient's paper chart
D.) Using a portable ECG machine to complete the patient's testing
C.) An electronic system that uses a bar-code scanning system. - ANSWER The
supervisor of the materials management department asks the nurse to recommend a
method of standardization that will improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Which recommendation should the nurse suggest?
A.) A Global Location Number instead of a custom item number.
B.) A Global Trade Item Number instead of an account number.
C.) An electronic system that uses a bar-code scanning system.
D.) A computerized system that features a dashboard.
D.) Healthcare provider licensure - ANSWER The nurse is conducting a teaching session
regarding significant potential barriers to telehealth.
Which factor should the nurse include?
A.) Healthcare quality
B.) Access to care
C.) Cost of services
D.) Healthcare provider licensure
A.) A patient's electronic health record issuing an alert when a patient's vital signs are
out of normal range - ANSWER The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a patient who
is ready for discharge.
Which is an application of decision support that can be utilized in the home care setting?
A.) A patient's electronic health record issuing an alert when a patient's vital signs are
out of normal range
B.) A home health nurse's notes being printed out and delivered to the provider's office
C.) A patient keeping a daily log of blood glucose levels
D.) A home health nurse contacting a provider to report a change in patient assessment
Exam With Correct Solution
C.) Providing monetary incentives to providers who promote the use of EHRs - ANSWER
The nurse is discussing how the HITECH Act promotes the use of electronic health
records (EHRs).
Which information should the nurse include?
A.) Mandating the use of electronic medical records in the sharing of information
B.) Imposing penalties on providers who do not utilize EHRs
C.) Providing monetary incentives to providers who promote the use of EHRs
D.) Promoting a specific brand of EHR with the intention of having all providers use the
same system
A.) Using state-level tracking of prescriptions for opioids - ANSWER The nurse suspects
that a patient may be visiting multiple providers in order to obtain narcotics.
Which function of informatics should the nurse use to obtain this information?
A.) Using state-level tracking of prescriptions for opioids
B.) Using the patient portal
C.) Calling local pharmacies to check if the patient has had multiple prescriptions filled
D.) Sharing of electronic health records through programs such as meaningful use
A.) Improving the ability to identify individuals who engage in "doctor shopping" -
ANSWER The nurse is outlining strategies through which informatics can address the
increasing national problem with prescription opioid addiction and overdose.
Which strategy should the nurse include?
A.) Improving the ability to identify individuals who engage in "doctor shopping"
B.) Enhancing electronic tracking of opioid prescriptions at the community level
C.) Linking computerized written orders with patient records to identify prescribers of
opioids
D.) Monitoring data to identify patients who sell opioids and their buyers
D.) Using a portable ECG machine to complete the patient's testing - ANSWER The nurse
is reviewing a patient's medical orders that include an electrocardiogram (ECG).
, Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse in light of the point-of-care model?
A.) Notifying the patient that there may be a delay in obtaining the ECG test results
B.) Obtaining prior authorization from the patient's insurance company for the ECG
C.) Documenting completion of the ECG results in the patient's paper chart
D.) Using a portable ECG machine to complete the patient's testing
C.) An electronic system that uses a bar-code scanning system. - ANSWER The
supervisor of the materials management department asks the nurse to recommend a
method of standardization that will improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Which recommendation should the nurse suggest?
A.) A Global Location Number instead of a custom item number.
B.) A Global Trade Item Number instead of an account number.
C.) An electronic system that uses a bar-code scanning system.
D.) A computerized system that features a dashboard.
D.) Healthcare provider licensure - ANSWER The nurse is conducting a teaching session
regarding significant potential barriers to telehealth.
Which factor should the nurse include?
A.) Healthcare quality
B.) Access to care
C.) Cost of services
D.) Healthcare provider licensure
A.) A patient's electronic health record issuing an alert when a patient's vital signs are
out of normal range - ANSWER The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a patient who
is ready for discharge.
Which is an application of decision support that can be utilized in the home care setting?
A.) A patient's electronic health record issuing an alert when a patient's vital signs are
out of normal range
B.) A home health nurse's notes being printed out and delivered to the provider's office
C.) A patient keeping a daily log of blood glucose levels
D.) A home health nurse contacting a provider to report a change in patient assessment
