C468 – REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS6
Information System - ANSWERS-An information system can be defined as the use of computer
hardware and software to process data into information to solve a problem.
Healthcare /Hospital Information System - ANSWERS-Computer hardware and software
dedicated to the collection, storage, processing, retrieval, and communication of patient care
information in a healthcare organization. They comprises two major types of information
systems: clinical information systems and administrative information systems
Clinical Information System (CISs) - ANSWERS-Clinical information systems (CISs) are large,
computerized database management systems that support several types of activities that may
include provider order entry, result retrieval, documentation, and decision support across
distributed locations.
Administrative Information Systems - ANSWERS-Administrative information systems support
client care by managing financial and demographic information and providing reporting
capabilities. This category includes client management, financial, payroll and human resources,
and quality assurance systems.
What is the goal of CISs? - ANSWERS-The goal of CISs is to allow clinicians to quickly and safely
access information, order appropriate medications and treatments, and implement cost-
effective, evidence-based care while avoiding duplicate services.
An effective nursing information system must accomplish two goals: - ANSWERS-*Support the
way that nurses function, allowing them to view data, collect necessary information, provide
quality client care, and document the client's condition and the care that was given.
*Support and enhance nursing practice through improved access to information and tools such
as online literature databases, drug information, and hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
, BOX 6-1 Advantages of an Information System - ANSWERS-• Better access to information
• Enhanced quality of documentation through prompts
• Improved quality of client care
• Increased productivity
• Improved communications
• Reduced errors of omission
• Reduced hospital costs
• Increased employee satisfaction
• Compliance with agency regulations
• Common clinical database
• Improved client perception of care
• Enhanced ability to track records
• Enhanced ability to recruit/retain staff
• Improved hospital image
• Improved mandatory reporting capability
Monitoring systems - ANSWERS-Monitoring systems are devices that automatically monitor
biometric measurements in critical care and specialty areas, such as cardiology and obstetrics.
These devices may send information to the nursing documentation system. For example, a
monitoring system would directly enter measurements such as blood pressures, eliminating the
need for the nurse to enter these data manually.
Electronic prescription provide which benefits? - ANSWERS-• Elimination of telephone
authorization for refills
• Review of clients' drug histories before ordering drugs
• Reminders to order home medications for the hospitalized client
• Alerts about drug interactions
ANSWERS6
Information System - ANSWERS-An information system can be defined as the use of computer
hardware and software to process data into information to solve a problem.
Healthcare /Hospital Information System - ANSWERS-Computer hardware and software
dedicated to the collection, storage, processing, retrieval, and communication of patient care
information in a healthcare organization. They comprises two major types of information
systems: clinical information systems and administrative information systems
Clinical Information System (CISs) - ANSWERS-Clinical information systems (CISs) are large,
computerized database management systems that support several types of activities that may
include provider order entry, result retrieval, documentation, and decision support across
distributed locations.
Administrative Information Systems - ANSWERS-Administrative information systems support
client care by managing financial and demographic information and providing reporting
capabilities. This category includes client management, financial, payroll and human resources,
and quality assurance systems.
What is the goal of CISs? - ANSWERS-The goal of CISs is to allow clinicians to quickly and safely
access information, order appropriate medications and treatments, and implement cost-
effective, evidence-based care while avoiding duplicate services.
An effective nursing information system must accomplish two goals: - ANSWERS-*Support the
way that nurses function, allowing them to view data, collect necessary information, provide
quality client care, and document the client's condition and the care that was given.
*Support and enhance nursing practice through improved access to information and tools such
as online literature databases, drug information, and hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
, BOX 6-1 Advantages of an Information System - ANSWERS-• Better access to information
• Enhanced quality of documentation through prompts
• Improved quality of client care
• Increased productivity
• Improved communications
• Reduced errors of omission
• Reduced hospital costs
• Increased employee satisfaction
• Compliance with agency regulations
• Common clinical database
• Improved client perception of care
• Enhanced ability to track records
• Enhanced ability to recruit/retain staff
• Improved hospital image
• Improved mandatory reporting capability
Monitoring systems - ANSWERS-Monitoring systems are devices that automatically monitor
biometric measurements in critical care and specialty areas, such as cardiology and obstetrics.
These devices may send information to the nursing documentation system. For example, a
monitoring system would directly enter measurements such as blood pressures, eliminating the
need for the nurse to enter these data manually.
Electronic prescription provide which benefits? - ANSWERS-• Elimination of telephone
authorization for refills
• Review of clients' drug histories before ordering drugs
• Reminders to order home medications for the hospitalized client
• Alerts about drug interactions
