Questions and CORRECT Answers
On admission, a patient reports several allergies. Where does the nurse confirm the
documentation of this information? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the patient summary tab
or history and physical
A nurse has a new order to begin antiarrhythmic medication via IV drip. What needs to be done
electronically before this medication can be safely administered? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Scan the patient's armband and the medication
What is the primary purpose of a clinical decision support system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It provides clinicians with suggested care information
How is clinical decision support system represented in an electronic health record? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Through alerts and reminders
In a healthcare setting, there is resistance towards using a new electronic health record. The staff
insists the prior system was much faster than navigating this new electronic health record. Which
method should be used to motivate staff to adopt this electronic health record? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Involve staff in the implementation process
Which tool highlights the areas in which information technology can improve efficiency and
support an interdisciplinary healthcare team? - CORRECT ANSWER - A workflow
analysis
Which statement defines electronic protected health information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is information used to specifically identify an individual
An informatics nurse is developing a web-based application for patient care. Which statement
accurately describes the internet? - CORRECT ANSWER - An unregulated network of
networks
, What is role-based access an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Authenticity
Which term refers to ensuring confidentiality when sharing a patient's electronic personal health
information? - CORRECT ANSWER - Security
What advice should be taken to avoid a security of protected health information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Open emails only from trusted sources, change passwords as stipulated by the
organization, and do not leave ePHI visible in an unsecure area
What is the first thing patients should do to access their health records? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Use the patient portal email from the healthcare organization to create an
account
What represents privacy and security risks for telehealth technology? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Patients have the option to use speakerphone in the telehealth apps
What are 3 common reasons for HIPPA violation citations? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lost/
stolen unencrypted devices
social media postings
taking a patient photo with a personal phone
An informatics nurse is on task force planning committee to ensure data storage measures are
safe and accessible. Besides the provider and the client, which group's needs are important to
consider? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Joint Commission
A restraint committee has been assembled to oversee the need and proper usage of restraints.
Which data element would this committee find least useful in this report? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Patient allergy history