Information Technology in Nursing practice
(Western Governors University) D220 CPT
Questions with answers.
, A patient with a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is placed on contact
precautions after being admitted to the hospital.
How did data in the electronic medical record (EMR) inform this decision?
A. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-
to- dry dressing changes twice each day. Wet and dry dressing is not part of treating a
patient with MrSA
B. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-
to- dry dressing changes twice each day. Wet and dry dressing is not part of treating a
patient with MrSA
C. The medication administration record from the last hospitalization indicated the patient
received a course of antibiotics. Antibiotics could have been used for previous
diagnoses
D. The laboratory report from the last hospitalization indicates the patient had a
positive specimen culture result. Used to diagnose MRSA
E. The nursing flowsheets from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had a
swollen elbow with serious drainage drainage from elbow is not from MRSA
A patient reports shortness of breath, a productive cough, and fatigue.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) would inform a nurse to implement droplet
precautions?
F. The complete health history indicates the patient has a history of asthma. Asthma does not
require droplet precautions.
G. The radiology impression report indicates consolidation in bilateral lungs. Can
indicate pneumonia is present which would recommend droplet precautions
H. The complete blood count report indicates elevated white blood cells. Indicates sign of
infection
I. The nursing flowsheet indicates wheezing heard on auscultation of the left lung. Lung sounds
do not indicate droplet precautions are needed
4. A patient is suspected of having influenza after presenting with reports of fever, chills,
and muscle aches for five days.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) provides valuable information to support an
influenza diagnosis?
A. Radiology impression does not support diagnosis but can help determine a diagnosis
B. Nursing flowsheet does not support diagnosis
C. Specimen collection results supports positive or negative influenza diagnosis
D. History and physical notes does not support diagnosis
5. An alert pops up in a patient's electronic medical record (EMR) that the patient is at high
risk of obstructive sleep apnea prior to surgery, based on the pre-operative checklist
documentation.
What is the goal of the clinical decision support (CDS) tool in this scenario?
(Western Governors University) D220 CPT
Questions with answers.
, A patient with a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is placed on contact
precautions after being admitted to the hospital.
How did data in the electronic medical record (EMR) inform this decision?
A. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-
to- dry dressing changes twice each day. Wet and dry dressing is not part of treating a
patient with MrSA
B. The history and physical notes from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had wet-
to- dry dressing changes twice each day. Wet and dry dressing is not part of treating a
patient with MrSA
C. The medication administration record from the last hospitalization indicated the patient
received a course of antibiotics. Antibiotics could have been used for previous
diagnoses
D. The laboratory report from the last hospitalization indicates the patient had a
positive specimen culture result. Used to diagnose MRSA
E. The nursing flowsheets from the last hospitalization indicated the patient had a
swollen elbow with serious drainage drainage from elbow is not from MRSA
A patient reports shortness of breath, a productive cough, and fatigue.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) would inform a nurse to implement droplet
precautions?
F. The complete health history indicates the patient has a history of asthma. Asthma does not
require droplet precautions.
G. The radiology impression report indicates consolidation in bilateral lungs. Can
indicate pneumonia is present which would recommend droplet precautions
H. The complete blood count report indicates elevated white blood cells. Indicates sign of
infection
I. The nursing flowsheet indicates wheezing heard on auscultation of the left lung. Lung sounds
do not indicate droplet precautions are needed
4. A patient is suspected of having influenza after presenting with reports of fever, chills,
and muscle aches for five days.
Which data in the electronic medical record (EMR) provides valuable information to support an
influenza diagnosis?
A. Radiology impression does not support diagnosis but can help determine a diagnosis
B. Nursing flowsheet does not support diagnosis
C. Specimen collection results supports positive or negative influenza diagnosis
D. History and physical notes does not support diagnosis
5. An alert pops up in a patient's electronic medical record (EMR) that the patient is at high
risk of obstructive sleep apnea prior to surgery, based on the pre-operative checklist
documentation.
What is the goal of the clinical decision support (CDS) tool in this scenario?
