NURS 5051
Transforming Nursing & Healthcare Through
Technology
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of electronic
health records (EHRs)?
- A) Increased paper usage
- B) Improved patient safety
- C) Higher costs
- D) Decreased access to patient information
- ANS: B) Improved patient safety
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, - Rationale: EHRs improve patient safety by providing
accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about patients at
the point of care.
2. What is the primary purpose of telehealth in nursing practice?
- A) To reduce the need for healthcare providers
- B) To provide remote patient care and consultations
- C) To increase patient travel time
- D) To limit access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) To provide remote patient care and consultations
- Rationale: Telehealth enables healthcare providers to offer
remote patient care and consultations, increasing access to
healthcare services and improving patient outcomes.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The integration of __________ into healthcare allows for real-
time monitoring of patient vital signs and early detection of health
issues.
- ANS: wearable technology
- Rationale: Wearable technology, such as smartwatches and
fitness trackers, allows for real-time monitoring of patient vital
signs, providing early detection of health issues and promoting
proactive care.
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,4. __________ is the use of artificial intelligence to analyze
large datasets and provide insights for clinical decision-making.
- ANS: Machine learning
- Rationale: Machine learning is a subset of artificial
intelligence that uses algorithms to analyze large datasets and
provide insights for clinical decision-making, improving the
accuracy and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The use of electronic medication administration
records (eMAR) can help reduce medication errors in healthcare
settings.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: eMAR systems help reduce medication errors by
providing accurate, real-time documentation of medication
administration and alerts for potential errors.
6. True or False: Telehealth services can only be used for
primary care consultations.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Telehealth services can be used for a wide range
of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty
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, consultations, mental health services, and chronic disease
management.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are benefits of using health
information technology (HIT) in nursing practice? (Select all that
apply)
- A) Enhanced communication among healthcare providers
- B) Improved patient data security
- C) Increased manual charting
- D) Streamlined workflows
- ANS: A) Enhanced communication among healthcare
providers, B) Improved patient data security, D) Streamlined
workflows
- Rationale: Health information technology enhances
communication among healthcare providers, improves patient
data security, and streamlines workflows, leading to more
efficient and effective patient care.
8. Which of the following technologies can be used to support
patient education and engagement? (Select all that apply)
- A) Mobile health apps
- B) Virtual reality simulations
©/2025
Transforming Nursing & Healthcare Through
Technology
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of electronic
health records (EHRs)?
- A) Increased paper usage
- B) Improved patient safety
- C) Higher costs
- D) Decreased access to patient information
- ANS: B) Improved patient safety
©/2025
, - Rationale: EHRs improve patient safety by providing
accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about patients at
the point of care.
2. What is the primary purpose of telehealth in nursing practice?
- A) To reduce the need for healthcare providers
- B) To provide remote patient care and consultations
- C) To increase patient travel time
- D) To limit access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) To provide remote patient care and consultations
- Rationale: Telehealth enables healthcare providers to offer
remote patient care and consultations, increasing access to
healthcare services and improving patient outcomes.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The integration of __________ into healthcare allows for real-
time monitoring of patient vital signs and early detection of health
issues.
- ANS: wearable technology
- Rationale: Wearable technology, such as smartwatches and
fitness trackers, allows for real-time monitoring of patient vital
signs, providing early detection of health issues and promoting
proactive care.
©/2025
,4. __________ is the use of artificial intelligence to analyze
large datasets and provide insights for clinical decision-making.
- ANS: Machine learning
- Rationale: Machine learning is a subset of artificial
intelligence that uses algorithms to analyze large datasets and
provide insights for clinical decision-making, improving the
accuracy and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The use of electronic medication administration
records (eMAR) can help reduce medication errors in healthcare
settings.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: eMAR systems help reduce medication errors by
providing accurate, real-time documentation of medication
administration and alerts for potential errors.
6. True or False: Telehealth services can only be used for
primary care consultations.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Telehealth services can be used for a wide range
of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty
©/2025
, consultations, mental health services, and chronic disease
management.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are benefits of using health
information technology (HIT) in nursing practice? (Select all that
apply)
- A) Enhanced communication among healthcare providers
- B) Improved patient data security
- C) Increased manual charting
- D) Streamlined workflows
- ANS: A) Enhanced communication among healthcare
providers, B) Improved patient data security, D) Streamlined
workflows
- Rationale: Health information technology enhances
communication among healthcare providers, improves patient
data security, and streamlines workflows, leading to more
efficient and effective patient care.
8. Which of the following technologies can be used to support
patient education and engagement? (Select all that apply)
- A) Mobile health apps
- B) Virtual reality simulations
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