Question 1

A nurse is reviewing information from a previous inpatient admission of a patient with chronic disease. Which type of information is the nurse identifying?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is identifying trends across the hospitalizations to understand the patient's health patterns and how the chronic disease has been managed over time.

Question 2

A patient accesses the electronic health record at home to update recent health changes. The physician acknowledges these changes and responds to the patient via email. This patient-healthcare provider interaction promotes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This interaction promotes communication between the patient and healthcare provider by allowing the patient to update their health information and receive feedback or acknowledgment from the physician.

Question 3

A nurse is explaining the multiple systems that impact patient care to a group of nursing students. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

The admitting, discharge, and transfer system is responsible for communicating important patient information, including demographics and patient identification.

Question 4

A nurse is working on patient acuity data for an inpatient unit. The nurse understands that these data are important because they:

Accepted Answer

Patient acuity data helps predict the ability of the facility to care for its current population by assessing the level of care required, which aids in staffing and resource allocation.

Question 5

A nurse is reviewing the nursing staff resources that are allocated for the next shift and recognizes that more resources are needed. This review is part of which core business system?

Accepted Answer

The scheduling system is responsible for allocating nursing staff resources for shifts, ensuring adequate coverage and addressing any shortages.

Question 6

A physician handwrites a patient care order. To reduce misinterpretation of the order, which of the following should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Requesting that the order be entered in the computerized physician order entry system (CPOE) reduces the risk of misinterpretation due to handwriting errors, as CPOE systems are designed to minimize such errors and improve clarity.

Question 7

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about clinical information systems. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clinical information systems are designed to collect and manage patient data at the point of care, supporting healthcare providers in delivering patient care.

Question 8

An informatics nurse is aggregating patient data that will be used across multiple healthcare systems. This will improve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Access is improved when data can be shared across multiple healthcare systems.

Question 9

Consistently sharing information about patients across health systems violates interoperability.

Accepted Answer

Interoperability refers to the ability of different health systems to exchange and use information effectively, so sharing information is actually a goal of interoperability, not a violation.

Question 10

Data mining software helps to discover patterns and identify relationships.

Accepted Answer

Data mining software is designed to analyze large sets of data to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships that might not be immediately apparent, aiding in decision-making processes.

Question 11

A nurse case manager is working with the staff to develop nursing interventions and care guidelines to optimize the patient's outcomes, which will be used in forming a(n):

Accepted Answer

A care plan is a comprehensive outline of the patient's care, including nursing interventions and guidelines, aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.

Question 12

A hospital patient is reviewing a patient education video on smoking. This video is part of which healthcare organization information system?

Accepted Answer

The communication system in healthcare includes tools and resources used for educating patients, such as patient education videos.

Question 13

A nurse executive is reviewing reimbursement and resource allocation for a healthcare system. The nurse needs to review information on best practices and quality control. Which system will the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

The core business system is used to review information on best practices and quality control.

Question 14

A nurse is discussing computerized physician order entry with a physician. The physician prefers to handwrite orders. Which statement by the nurse is correct about computerized physician order entry systems?

Accepted Answer

Computerized physician order entry systems reduce errors and misinterpretation of orders, enhancing patient safety.

Question 15

A nurse executive is reviewing a proposed plan to expand hospital services. Which information system would provide the nurse executive with data on growth and the strategic plan for the hospital?

Accepted Answer

A financial system would provide the nurse executive with data on growth and the strategic plan for the hospital, as it includes financial projections and budgeting necessary for expansion.

Question 16

A nurse is entering patient data into clinical notes. Which system is the nurse using?

Accepted Answer

A clinical information system is used by healthcare professionals to enter, store, and manage patient data and clinical notes.

Question 17

A healthcare system creates a database of aggregate patient information. This database will help reduce which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Aggregate patient information can help reduce communication errors by providing a comprehensive view of patient data, facilitating better information sharing among healthcare providers.

Question 18

A healthcare facility is integrating a new clinical information system, and a team of healthcare professionals are developing the design of the system. These health professionals are:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare professionals involved in developing the design of a clinical information system are considered stakeholders, as they have a vested interest in the system's functionality and outcomes.

Question 19

A nurse researcher needs to access a healthcare system's data mine to review the system's database.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Nationwide interoperability will improve care, public health, and science.

Accepted Answer

Nationwide interoperability allows for seamless sharing of health information across different systems, improving patient care, enhancing public health monitoring, and facilitating scientific research by providing comprehensive data access.

Quiz 10: Administrative Information Systems